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• Alexander D

  
  Check in 4/4 at themoviefreakblog.com for my review.

• Sam B

  
  "My Left Foot" may not be the most authentic biopic if you've dug a little bit into the real life of Christy Brown (especially the ending), but Daniel Day-Lewis expectedly keeps you glued to the screen, adding true believability to such an anguished character.

• Jeff "

  
  My Left Foot is a stunning real life drama about author and artist Christy Brown. This is superb picture that is brilliantly acted by method actor Daniel Day-Lewis, who would subsequently win an Academy Award for his performance as the adult Brown. For his role, Lewis would study… More
  My Left Foot is a stunning real life drama about author and artist Christy Brown. This is superb picture that is brilliantly acted by method actor Daniel Day-Lewis, who would subsequently win an Academy Award for his performance as the adult Brown. For his role, Lewis would study Cerebral Palsy patients for two months and go as far as being fed by someone else. The result is impressive. I've been living with Cerebral Palsy all my life, and though it's not as extreme as Christy Brown case, I found Daniel Day-Lewis' performance to be accurate, well done and superb. I have a minor case of CP, kind of like RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad, but I've lived long enough with CP to notice that all the movements, and muscle spasms that Daniel Day-Lewis made, were dead on. You would swear that he had CP. This is a compelling true story about someone who overcomes great odds to achieve something great in the face of adversity. This is a well crafted movie that is a stunning piece of cinema and is worth seeing if you love stories of triumph, then this is a must see for you. Daniel Day-Lewis is a stunning actor, and his method is legendary and he definitely deserved that Oscar. My Left Foot is an excellent, flawless film that for me, anyways stood out because I related to Christy Brown on a more personal level. For the average viewer, I strongly recommend this one as well, and each viewer can take something special from this movie. This is a very inspirational movie that delivers solid Drama, with a few humorous bits to make for a memorable viewing experience that you soon won't forget. If you come across My Left Foot, definitely check it out, you won't regret it.

• Universal D

  
  Cerebral palsy makes a pathetic lump of a lower class Irishman, but his family makes a man of him and do it against the odds. While Daniel Day-Lewis is at turns indeed fiery and feisty as the lead, Hugh O'Conor is blow for blow as the artist as a child. Pretty good stuff.

• shahmeer h

  
  My Left Foot is an inspiring, well made drama about a man with cerebral palsy and the only limb in his body which he can fully control is his left foot. Nominated for 5 Academy Awards and winning 2 of them, My Left Foot was a huge win for critics and audiences alike. With stupendous… More
  My Left Foot is an inspiring, well made drama about a man with cerebral palsy and the only limb in his body which he can fully control is his left foot. Nominated for 5 Academy Awards and winning 2 of them, My Left Foot was a huge win for critics and audiences alike. With stupendous acting from Daniel-Day Lewis and a breakthrough performance from Brenda Fricker, My Left Foot not only proved to be an excellent film, but an emotionally captivating drama about believing in yourself and never giving up. The acting within this movie was amazing. Daniel-Day Lewis won his first Oscar from his performance in this film, and would win one more 17 years later. His ability to move and act like a man with cerebral palsy was amazing, and in one intense scene at a restaurant in which he acted just like a child stole the show. He proved to be one of the best actors out there, as many you RT goers have said in blogs, but I have only seen one other film of his (Gangs of New York), and that performance blew me away. So I was completely surprised when I saw this film and this performance, for it topped Gangs of New York, and he became one of the best actors of all time in my mind. Brenda Fricker did an excellent job as well, showing how loyal the character of a mother is, and how emotionally touching they can be. And although she hasn't made any other great acting gigs within her life, she is still a one of a kind actor with a real tendency to make great performances. I also thoroughly enjoyed Fiona Shaw's performance, as she did amazing job acting within the restaurant scene, which I adored. The story itself is very strange. The opening scene might make one turn away from this film (for I almost did), because it's a bit disgusting staring at a man's foot for three whole minutes. But as you give this film time, and as the story goes on, you get very engrossed in the film. If this film was made in present time, with well done cinematography and editing, then this film would've been a masterpiece. The character development is phenomenal. I loved the growth and the attachment you have toward the characters within the film. It follows this man's life, and it shows how much he changes and how much mature he gets, and it's really a nice aspect to the film. But that brings me to the point of my favorite, most dramatic scene in the film; the restaurant scene. At one point in the film, the attitude of the film shoots up from a happy, every-things-going-well scenario, to a sad, angry kind of moment. Now, I don't want to ruin the scene for you, but it's the scene in which Daniel's acting is the best, the story is the best, and the overall change in character development is the best. I loved the scene, and I hope everyone who reads this does, too. In the end, this film is a very well done movie, but would've been much better if made in present time. I found the last scene in the film to have been my least favorite part, though. Now, I know many of you might disagree with this, but I think this last part was a bit to rushed. It also seemed a little cheesy, for after everything that happened in his life, all of a sudden, everything seems alright. I didn't like it much, but feel happy to disagree, for I would like to read your comments on this scene. All in all, My Left Foot deserved its spot on the nomination for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but I really couldn't see it having a win for Best Picture. With an inspiring story, well acting cast, but alright cinematrapghy and editing, I give My Left Foot a 75%. Thanks for reading! If you still don't understand why I gave this film a 75%, please visit this blog below: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/user/935623/blogs/?id=703501

• Jameson W

  
  A great, touching film about a man who suffers from Cerebral Palsy. See this fo the Oscar winning performances by Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker!

• AJ V

  
  A very Irish movie, I couldn't tell what they were saying in some scenes. The story is interesting for a while, but I got it about half way through, and wasn't interested anymore, so it was boring for me. If you really like serious dramas, you'll like it better than I… More
  A very Irish movie, I couldn't tell what they were saying in some scenes. The story is interesting for a while, but I got it about half way through, and wasn't interested anymore, so it was boring for me. If you really like serious dramas, you'll like it better than I did.

• Jennifer D

  
  I had never heard of this in any film class or anything but Netflix seems to have figured out my love of Daniel Day-Lewis and recommended it. Holy hell. 20 minutes in and I was so astounded by the acting, if I was on the Oscar committee I would have given Day-Lewis and O'Conor… More
  I had never heard of this in any film class or anything but Netflix seems to have figured out my love of Daniel Day-Lewis and recommended it. Holy hell. 20 minutes in and I was so astounded by the acting, if I was on the Oscar committee I would have given Day-Lewis and O'Conor awards retroactively. The filming was a bit hokey, but the acting was so superb that I'm giving it 5 stars regardless. It's not even the kind of story I normally enjoy watching, but any Daniel Day-Lewis film carries that much weight.

• Spencer S

  
  Wonderfully acted, surprising, and very emotionally charged.

• Dan S

  
  A triumphant story about an incredible man who wouldn't let his broken outer shell cripple his creative mind and his courageous spirit. Daniel Day-Lewis, who I consider to be in a league of his own, gives one of the best performances caught on-screen, ranking with Edward… More
  A triumphant story about an incredible man who wouldn't let his broken outer shell cripple his creative mind and his courageous spirit. Daniel Day-Lewis, who I consider to be in a league of his own, gives one of the best performances caught on-screen, ranking with Edward Norton's performance in "American History X" and Marlon Brando's in "The Godfather". It's plotted well, with his story being shown mostly in flashbacks, and a few scenes will bring you close to tears. Imperfect only due to one out-of-place silly scene, but undoubtedly a movie that everyone should see.

• Anthony L

  
  Great film, definitely Daniel Day-Lewis?s best to date & Brenda Fricker is also fantastic! Brilliant, touching and a true story!

• Devon B

  
  The magnificient Daniel Day Lewis won an oscar for his portrayal of Christy Brown, an Irish painter/writer born with cerebral palsy. This, however isn't a melodramatic tragedy and there's no pity to be found in the film-making. Only two or three scenes in the movie get… More
  The magnificient Daniel Day Lewis won an oscar for his portrayal of Christy Brown, an Irish painter/writer born with cerebral palsy. This, however isn't a melodramatic tragedy and there's no pity to be found in the film-making. Only two or three scenes in the movie get overwhelmed by the innate sadness in Christy's existence, the rest of the film is devoted to the joys and pains of living in an enormous Irish family. There are so many kids in this family, only a few of them get to sit at the dinner table at dinner time, the rest have to sit in the other rooms. They sleep four to a bed, and at times it seems the only space not being taken is the ceiling. The first years of Christy's life were the hardest, when he was mistakenly treated as mentally retarded, you can see the pain in his eyes of being locked into this body, unable to communicate with anyone. The neighbor women call him a dummy and a dunce to his face, and try to teach him the alphabet with baby books. Only by learning to control his left foot (the only body part not wracked with debilitation), does he finally convince the world he has a fully functioning mind within the crippled body. It's mighty heavy stuff. The older Christy is a more complex character, going through all the angst of teenagehood, and then developing an artistic vision that takes him into his own gallery exhibitions. He writes his autobiography, but his own life seems to take a backseat to that of his family, especially his mother. They never treat him as a burden and they never show him anything but love, and this movie is like a love letter to his mother.

• Tim S

  
  To say that Daniel Day Lewis gives a jaw dropping performance would be an understatement. I actually got sqirmy thinking about how he had to put that record on, write, move around, all by his left foot. Hugh O'Conor is just as good as the younger Christy. It made me feel… More
  To say that Daniel Day Lewis gives a jaw dropping performance would be an understatement. I actually got sqirmy thinking about how he had to put that record on, write, move around, all by his left foot. Hugh O'Conor is just as good as the younger Christy. It made me feel extremely lazy as well. This guy has done more with his left foot than I have ever done. Also, loved the relationship of Christy and his father. Really great stuff.

• Lady D

  
  A phonominal true story brought to life by the fantastic performances of Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricker. This Jim Sherridan film really grasps the poverty of the era which really gives you a sense of a working class family during this time. Also captured well was the Mother… More
  A phonominal true story brought to life by the fantastic performances of Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricker. This Jim Sherridan film really grasps the poverty of the era which really gives you a sense of a working class family during this time. Also captured well was the Mother and son relationship and the strength of a family that stands together. Powerful, emotional and brilliant.

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  Didn't like the look or style of the film. Worth watching for Daniel Day-Lewis' ASTONISHING performance and Brenda Fricker's tender turn as the mom. Funny, sad, heartbreaking, heartwarming.

• Elvira B

  
  Although the filmmaking itself is nothing spectacular, Christy Brown's story is well developed, and every event portrayed is key in his character development. Daniel Day Lewis's uncanny performance is more than enough reason to watch it. It's hard to notice anything… More
  Although the filmmaking itself is nothing spectacular, Christy Brown's story is well developed, and every event portrayed is key in his character development. Daniel Day Lewis's uncanny performance is more than enough reason to watch it. It's hard to notice anything else when he's onscreen. Just wonderful.

• Alice S

  
  DDL and Hugh O'Conor are simply fantastic as old and young Christy Brown. I love how there wasn't any sibling rivalry. In every other situation, one of the siblings would start resenting his "retarded brother" and play a mean trick on him, but NOT IN THIS HOUSE… More
  DDL and Hugh O'Conor are simply fantastic as old and young Christy Brown. I love how there wasn't any sibling rivalry. In every other situation, one of the siblings would start resenting his "retarded brother" and play a mean trick on him, but NOT IN THIS HOUSE MOTHERF**KER! There is just so much overwhelming support all around that it even melted the ice in the cockles of this cynic's brittle heart. I do wish there was more payoff for Christy and Mary's relationship at the benefit. How cool would it've been to see a 30 second long tracking shot of DDL stalwartly rolling up the aisle in his wheechair, a rose between his toes for Mary?

• Sarah G

  
  <u>Director:</u>Jim Sheridan <u>Released:</u>1989 <u>Stars :</u> Daniel Day Lewis, Brenda Fricker <u>Genre:</u> Drama, Biography <u>Country:</u> Ireland/UK <a… More
  <u>Director:</u>Jim Sheridan <u>Released:</u>1989 <u>Stars :</u> Daniel Day Lewis, Brenda Fricker <u>Genre:</u> Drama, Biography <u>Country:</u> Ireland/UK <a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/sarah88_uk/?action=view¤t=_120.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/sarah88_uk/_120.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Christy Brown is a spastic quadriplegic born to a large, poor Irish family. His mother, Mrs Brown, recognizes the intelligence and humanity in the lad everyone else regards as a vegetable. Eventually, Christy matures into a cantankerous writer who uses his only functional limb, his left foot, to write with. Well, I think this may be the start of a Daniel Day Lewis season for me after watching There Will Be Blood a few months ago. Seriously though, after watching this he may be in my top 5 favourite actors list. Just a superb performance, clearly methos acting at it's finest. Just need to pick another Day Lewis film to watch next. My Left Foot is a touching and inspirational film about the life of Christy Brown and nominated for five academy awards and won two-which was rightly so. I think the problem that I had with it is that it has unfortunatly dated and date a lot. I also have seen a lot of senimental type films made here in the UK, over the years, it's not that different. There where serveral scenes which seemed to skip rather quickly to the next scene, which leaves the viewer having no concept of time within the film. The opening section of the film is weak and did make me loose interest for a small period of time. However the performance of Brenda Fricker( who I can't help but remember her iN casualty all those years ago), did keep me watching. rightly so she won Best Actress at the Oscars at the time. A Performance, which matches Day Lewis for me. Both equally brilliant. Besides what I said in the first part of the review, I did enjoy My left Foot, just not like I thought I would. The Strength of the film lies with the performances and the writing. The writing, of course from the words of the real Christy Brown as well as writers; Shane Connaughton and Jim Sheridan, is superb for me. Each section of dialogue is relevent, quick and smart and doesn't leave you feeling a little disappointed. Every segement i slaos richly detailed, which keeps you attentive. As I said before Day Lewis is remarkable, I have no idea how an actor can absorb himself into such a role as this. Also producing one of the most memorable performances I have ever seen. Made me convinces that I was watching Christy Brown, rather than Day-Lewis as Christy Brown, which is key to a great performance. Worth mentioning Hugh O-Connor, ad young Christy and Ray McAnnaly, as the Father who also delievered some fine performances. also worth mentioning elmer Bernstein's brilliant score, which captures the essense of the film very well indeed. One aswell, which is still in my head at this very moment. My Left Foot is definatly worth watching for the performances of Daniel day Lewis and Brenda Fricker. I do recomend this to anyone wanting to see one of Daniel Day Lewis' earlier performances.

• Pierluigi P

  
  A tender portrait of Christy Brown, wonderfully played by Daniel Day-Lewis, a man whose life was as sad and touching as exciting and funny, full of vicissitudes. great debut for Jim Sheridan.

• Lanning :

  
  A tour de force acting job by Daniel Day Lewis. but an even more emotionally compelling performance by Brenda Fricker as the mother who would do anything for her child. I can certainly understand why Lewis was the popular choice for an Oscar in 1989 in this true life underdog story… More
  A tour de force acting job by Daniel Day Lewis. but an even more emotionally compelling performance by Brenda Fricker as the mother who would do anything for her child. I can certainly understand why Lewis was the popular choice for an Oscar in 1989 in this true life underdog story of triumph over adversity. <p> By the way, flixsters, If you haven't seen Kate Winslet's performance on the British TV comedy called <i>Extras,</i> I highly recommend it. <i>My Left Foot</i> gets an interesting mention by her in that great episode.

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