September 24, 2009
A sweet film with some good performances. It succeeds because It doesn?t get too sentimental or preachy.
Alan King, Anna Healy, Brenda Fricker
Although he has muscular dystrophy, Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy) refuses to surrender to the desperation of his life and instead embraces the potential in every day. When he moves into the Carrigmore Ho...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 14, 2005
Stats: 756 reviews
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May 17, 2009A theme that?s very rarely portrayed as natural as this film was able to, it dealt with the issue in hand in a realistic manner; whilst keeping a realistic sense of humour too, the extremities of the emotions allowed the storyline to flip in a moment?s notice, which created good ...( read more)
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April 18, 2009directed by damien o'donnell who also done "east is east" and starring james mcavoy of "the last king of scotland" fame who's very good here too! more so infact! it's a paddy film about two chaps with disabilities, one who lives life for the day caring not to divulge something to...( read more)
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November 30, 2008Two disabled English blokes meet while institutionalized. One is able to apply for independent living and they decide to share a flat together.
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November 3, 2009This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's very inspiring and makes you think about your life. Steven Robertson deserves an oscar award for this. McAvoy was good as well but his role wasn't as demanding. It's a must see and definitely a feel good movie.
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September 18, 2009it sucked that it had to repeat most of what he said. It could be left as a puzzle .. sometimes
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August 8, 2009This movie is absolutely beautiful and moving! James McAvoy and Steven Robertson are stunning in their part of disabled men. This theme is too rarely showed, especially with this genuineness. The movie delivers a message in a subtle way. This movie juste need to be feel.
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Critic Reviews
February 24, 2005
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
February 19, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The script, despite doses of irreverent humour, feels manipulative... full review
February 18, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Funny and moving, and more entertaining than some of the movies you are considering this weekend. full review
February 3, 2005
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
There are much better ways to remind oneself about the preciousness of existence than this mostly lifeless film. full review
February 3, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
This is a lovely, moving tale of a powerful friendship. full review
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