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APRIL 9, 2006 at 6:23 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
Last month we told you that Harry Potter actors Julie Walters
and Rupert Grint's film Driving Lessons would be screened at this year's Tribeca Film Festival in New York, which runs from April 5th through May 7th. You can now see a snippet from the film on the festival's web site.
The synopsis of the film reads:
Ben (Rupert Grint) is a shy teenager living in London and trying to escape from the clutches of his religious mother (Laura Linney). He finally gets his chance when he meets a retired actress who whisks him off to Edinburgh, where he learns to drive, dance, and pick up girls. Brock's loosely autobiographical coming-of-age tale is a heartwarming treat.
The movie will be showing on April 30th, May 1st and May 6th, with tickets costing $12 each. Please go here to book your tickets or to read additional information about the festival.
Thanks to ICM for the link via Regan.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
nik-Knak says:
Just off to watch the clip now... the synopsis sounds realli cool! i wonder if its coming out in Australia i hope so!... oh just watched the clip awwwwwww thats sooo sweet i realli want to see this! and how can that girl not want to hear a poem from that gorgus guy =D hehe speeking of that girl... she looks like the girl from that show sir gadabout haha its a little kids show i do not watch it hahaha (shame that i even nkow about it) =P anywayz.... aww i realli realli hope that it comes out in Oz im sure it wont but hey!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 2:18 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
Funny_Borwornrat says:
It's so great to see Rupert in other character. I am gonna see it. WoW WoW
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 3:27 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hahahahaa... I think Rupert is going to be great in this movie. And WITH Julie Walters too! Hooray! I'm going to see this movie as soon as it arrives the cinemas here.
~MP~
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 3:54 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Oooh, this film seems very good. I really like both Julie Walters and Laura Linney, both very good actresses. And of course, our Rupert is in it as well. I'm looking forward to seeing him in another film as I think he's a very good actress but that he doesn't get the chance to use it fully in the HP films.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 4:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Oh my God!
That clip is so sweet- and sad!
Hope the film will be shown in Denmark, but it dosn't sound like it....
Christina
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 9:12 AM EST
Student
Points: 258
Ron Weasley is my King says:
poor ben, ah but he's a very talented actor!
[xxx]
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Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 9:19 AM EST
Queen of Blah
Points: 4073
snuffles563 says:
wow it'd be so cool to see rupert in a non-hp movie....
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 10:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 693
RebeccaWatts+RobynWilson says:
PhoenixThestral
the horrible, mean, #@!?~* girl said "I'm sorry. But you're just, too weird."
ohmygosh we cannot wait!!! he looks so good in it & so different from when he was playing Ron! ^_^
*.........* -anyway, we hope thats not who hes kissing! we wish he wasnt kissing at all, but, it cant be helped.
RW+RW
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
MrsViktorKrum says:
Oh, wow, so weird to see Rupert that way. Poor he looked adorable and he did really well, I felt his pain. Way to go Rupert!! I so want to see this movie.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 11:22 AM EST
Eccentric Princess
Points: 5200
Remix!! says:
i think thats absolutely fantastic.. Anon-HP movie starring Ron.. (rupert) I mean..
I'll surely watch that....*winks*
Nancy
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 12:26 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Oh my gosh! I want to go to this Festvial so bad! So many movies will be playing that I want to see (East Broadway - ohmygod Gale Harold) but anyways - he picks up girls! *dies* And the first screening is the day after my bday *cries*
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 1:40 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
Cool! I'm glad that Rupert is doing other movies it means we might still see him lots after Harry Potter films stop! I've just seen the trailer and it looks quite good but the little bit I saw seems quite sad as he gets rejected by a girl from being 'too weird' poor Rupert! I can hear you saying 'It's just a film' but it's still a shame! Better luck in the future with girls (even if they are just in films!). I hope to be able to see that film soon too it seems pretty good!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 3:43 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
Cool. I will be lokking forward for the movie to be coming out here in the UK? Do you know when it will Premier?
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 3:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 260
Dan_N_Harryrmine9 says:
Dang I can't see it oh well I still think it's awesome
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 4:50 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 498
thereturnoftheking says:
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I have to say I have never been more stunned. Rupert's acting shows no promise what so ever in the Harry Potter series. The way he delivers his lines is mundane and monotone. He doesn't variate the words to better suit their presence and meaning as much as he should and his expressions are always of the same character. So needless to say he's the least I expected seeing any of after the series, even when I heard the film also stared my beloved Laura Linney and Julie Walters who should have a boatload of Oscars and BAFTA's under her belt.
Then I saw this clip....now granted it's only a clip and probably about 2% of the film, but it's incredible. His overall work is amazing. You actually feel for the character as he's shot down, and the poem sounds like something the character he created in those few seconds would write. His eyes never betrayed me and the voice was so simple yet so resounding. Granted it was still too mumbly, but it showed much more promise.....I'm quite literally floored and am eagerly awating the film.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 915
Hermione-half&half says:
Sounds interesting. Don't know if it's my sort of film, but at least he's found another script to do. It means he'll have less trouble when the HP series is finished.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 5:50 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
Starblue133 says:
Where can i see Driving Lessons? i havent heard of it playing anywhere near here, of course i live in Vermont so i guess we dont really hear of anything until its out of style anyway!
*Phia*
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 5:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
I_LOVE_Ronald says:
mmmm I really wanna see it! I <3 rupert grint!
: )
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 6:22 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1085
Tao says:
thereturnoftheking, your post is exactly what I was waiting for. Those who think Rupert cannot act but be pleasently surprised by what they learn. This was only a small tidbit, but Rupert does more powerful stuff in this and I think more and more people are going to realize how wonderful of an actor he is. I mean, his film is going to The Cannes. If that doesn't say something what will?
That said, if you like what you saw here, you should try and see Thunderpants. Not for the movie because it's nothing spetacular, but for Rueprt's acting. The boy is absolutely amazing. He even changes the sound of his voice! Believe me, you will have a whole new respect for Rupert and wonder why the HP films keep him down so much.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
i was thinking that I'll wait and watch the film in all it's glory at the cinema when it finally comes out but after reading the previous comments...I'm going there now. Bye!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 6:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 517
I <3 Rupert Grint says:
It looks really good i think im going to try and see it over my spring break.
I hope i can!!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 661
Decembergurl106 says:
Hey, that's so cool! What's it rated? I really want to go see it!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 6:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
I want to see that movie, is it available on DVD yet? It looks like it would be good, and I'd like to see Rupert in a role other than Ron.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 6:52 PM EST
Squib
Points: 174
~*~HaRrY pOtTeR cHiCk~*~ says:
I cant wait to see it. I dont even no if its out here yet, i'll have to see.
~Katherine~
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 700
Phoenixfeather3 says:
I am glad to see that the Potter stars are doing other things besides the potter films. i think they will be very good in this movie and I am looking forward to seeing it.
~L
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
padfootblack15 says:
yay!
I wanna see...I wanna see...
Now, I am going to go see.
I should go on the first, cause its my bday!! yay!!!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
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