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Djimon Hounsou, Emma Bolger, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, Sarah Bolger
Academy Award-winning director Jim Sheridan brings authenticity and grit to this heartwarming drama about an Irish family starting life anew in early-1980s America. With their two daughters in tow, Jo...( read more
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One of the most unapreciated films that I've seen in a long while. Mainly because that the plot will feel very "familar" to a lot of people, who are then wil be unable to see just how superb this film really is. What's so special about it is that Sheridan takes what could be a ve...( read more)
At first impressions this film seemed to be quite slow moving and didn't seem to be heading in any particular direction, however as the storyline progresses you become emotionally involved with the intense performances by the whole cast.
Paddy of course is my favourite British...( read more)
I should hate this, but i just can't. Best kid actors i have seen in a while. I would give it a higher rating if it wasn't for some melodramatic cliches.
a half decent drama about an irish family moved to new york and their dying next door neighbour played by djimon huonsou. not seen him in anything since blood diamond and he was better in that but okay in this. paddy considine plays a more relaxed role than in dead mans shoes but...( read more)
The American dream for Irish emmigrants isn't cracked up to what it ought to be.
A really good film, entertaining throughout and a great film for the whole family to enjoy.
watched this in class.
liked a few scenes in the movie, but that's really it.
I cannot admit Manhattan is America. Let us respect J.Sheridan. A new white page in Manhattan for an Irish family in Manhattan in 80's. Much better than watching cops, drug deallers, whores,killers, others hundred and hundreds craps.
