Sure, it's fun to catch the latest flick at the multiplex, or grab the newest release at a video store, but sometimes you just gotta say, "Out with the new, and in with the unknown." There are plenty of older flicks out there that are worth a rental, but never registered on your radar. In Don't You Forget About, we remember the hidden gems, so you don't have to.
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STARTER FOR 10
WHAT it's about: The post-secondary life of Brian, who has moved to the city for his undergrad—and a chance to fulfill his dream of competing on the televised quiz programme, University Challenge. While there, he learns a whole lot of semi-useless trivia and a little bit about women.
WHO's in it: James McAvoy (Brian), Alice Eve (Brian's teammate/superficial blonde crush), Rebecca Hall (Brian's eventual, politically-charged brunette love interest) and the dude who used to date Amanda Seyfried—in Mamma Mia! and real-life—Dominic Cooper (Brian's badass, imaginary GF-stealing BFF).
WHEN it came out: February 2007
HOW come you haven't heard of (or just seen) it before: Although produced by Tom Hanks' production company, Playtone Pictures, this Brit rom-com got a really limited release in North America. I know I had to trek to a now-closed suburban indie theatre to see it. It also didn't get very much press on DVD, so unless you're a diehard McAvoy or Hall fan, you probably wouldn't have been inclined to seek it out.
WHY you need to watch it—immediately!..
