May 3, 2009
a magical film for all ages :)
Dave Duffy,
Declan Hannigan,
Eileen Colgan,
Eugene McHugh,
Jeni Courtney
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A young girl searches for a little brother who she believes has been raised by the half-seal and half-human selkies. The boy disappeared as an infant when his cradle was swept out to sea as his family...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 25, 2000
Stats: 398 reviews
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May 20, 2007A fantasy about a little Irish girl who hears tales that her missing little brother may be being cared for by magical sea creatures called selkies. The Celtic music is a joy, but the Irish accents take a little getting used to.
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April 21, 2006Mahalo nui loa, Bookbat, this was a great recommendation. A magically quiet masterpiece of storytelling by John Sayles, who also gave us, amazingly, LONE STAR. No one tells stories the way the Irish tell stories. This movie celebrates that gift and passion with story after sto...( read more)
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June 9, 2009I thought i wouldnt like this moviie but it was actually pretty good
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March 16, 2009One of the best movies I've ever seen, and suitable for the family (well, 7 or 8 and up, anyway). Fantastic soundtrack as well.
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March 7, 2009"Jimmy! Jimmy!"
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The Secret of Roan Inish is lifeless, boring and middling fantasy which never really makes any sense.
This film gets away with being called "underrated" but there's a good reason it hasn't recieved such a high level of recognition. The Secret of Roa...( read more) -
February 24, 2009Blends the tough life of an Irish fishing family and a touch of the blarney of tradition. Black and white, very homey and family oriented.
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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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December 19, 2006My favorite movie of all time! Visit my tribute- http://roaninish.spaces.live.com
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