Yet let's not beat around the bush; the films surprising humour and taut performances are only a welcome addition to the films real drawcard: big budget action and visual effects. And in this regard, del Toro has not failed and in the process has cemented himself as one of the great visionaries of our time.

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Whilst watching Son of Rambow, I could not help but feel a nostalgic pull back to the days of my childhood, which was spent play acting and creating adventurous escapades whilst constructing forts and mimicking cinematic (or otherwise) heroes (John J. Rambo being one of them.)

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Where the film eventually falters - and boy does it ever - is in McDonagh's unsteady direction. Much more experienced hands were needed to juggle the films mish-mash of styles, which if placed in the right hands - say a Danny Boyle or even a Guy Richie - could have brought about an entertaining and unique entry in the crime and comedy genres.

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