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Summary: Fabulous film
Review: I could not believe Daniel Day-Lewis' performance in this movie. I just recently rented My Left Foot for the first time, having recalled that he won an Oscar for it. He fully deserved the honor. Never have I seen an actor so completely throw himself into his role. This is One Good Movie.
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Summary: My Left Foot = Stunning
Review: I will admit, I am one of the most picky film reviewers that has ever lived, and I have only ever given three films in my life a straight five out of five stars, however this film comes out as a four and a half out of five. Defiantly one of the most powerful films I have ever witnessed, and is on my top ten greatest films of all time list. Daniel Day-Lewis, who I have to admit I did not really cared for until I saw this film, gives a powerful tour de force of a performance, that shifts you from tears to joy and back again in only a few short minutes. However Day-Lewis is not the one who shines out above the rest, that is done by Brenda Fricker, in a stunningly beautiful performance, one of the greatest I have ever seen done by a female actor, both Fricker and Day-Lewis did above and beyond in their roles, and most defiantly deserved their Oscars. The direction is also dead on, along with the script, overall the entire film is an experience of a life time, by far the best movies of 1989, and one of the greatest achievement in film of all time.
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Summary: THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING
Review: I've watched every movie Daniel Day-Lewis is in. There is just not his equal in theatre. He is a true genius. Every role he plays he BECOMES that person.. An amazing accomplishment.This is a wonderful story about Christy, a man born with cerebral palsy who has only the control of his left foot but hasd a fine mind and many skills. Real and raw throughout. I love Brenda Fricker as his mother (she won an academy also) and the portrayal of all the family relations. Fiona Shaw is excellent as his doctor. The ending is a TRIUMPH and it's true. For a serious thought stimulating feel wonderful film .. Watch My Left Foot. You will not regret it
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Summary: July 1st Reissue?
Review: Indications from some DVD news sources indicate that this excellent 1989 Irish movie will be reissued on a DVD to be released on July 1, 2003. Let us hope so.
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Summary: Other Best Actor nominees didn't stand a chance!
Review: It's not hard to find movies about disabilities that are saturated with sap or are predictable. To its credit, My Left Foot strikes the right balance between tenderness and pragmatism, and it will never bore you. Even better, it's a true story.
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Summary: A movie I will forever remember!
Review: Parents out there: let me put it to you this way...My parents are very conservative, but appreciate great acting when they see it. So, G and only some PG movies were my only viewings. At the age of 7, my mother saw this on VHS, she immediately had me watch it with the rest of the family.
This movie will reach your inner soul and make you see that physical and mental disabilities only hold a person back if they let it. This story of Christy Brown, who was born with cerebral palsy teaches himself and learns to paint and write with his only controllable limb - his left foot. It's based on his autobiography which he typed one letter at a time on his typewriter.
Now, I do admit that you'll have trouble understanding Christy sometimes, caused by his disease. My family had me "translate" what they couldn't understand (I was deaf for a short time of my life, so I related more to the story).
When I have children, I plan to allow them to watch this life changing movie. I will forever remember it, because the true story of Christy Brown touched me deeply. Wait until you see it, you'll know what I'm talking about afterwards.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING
Review: SOOO well done it will send chills up your spine. What a tremendous accomplishment for Daniel Day-Lewis but all the acting was simply superb. Highly, HIGHLY recommended.
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Summary: A true story with a heart as big as an elephant
Review: Starring Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricker, this 1989 Academy Award winner for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress is a story that will warm your heart and allow you a glimpse at personal courage on a level beyond belief. Christy Brown played by Lewis, was born with Cerebral Palsy in an era when such children were put away in institutions. His mother and father, unable to imagine sending one of their own away, encouraged and supported their son till he was able to become a self sufficient person with a life of his own. Author of the famous telling of his life story, he was also an artist of considerable talent. Lewis does a superb job and was most deserving of the Oscar he won for the part. The story will reach even the corners of your heart. Kelsana 7/23/02
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Summary: SUPERB
Review: The only picture I can stand Daniel Day-Lewis in. He portrays Irish artist Christy Brown here, and he won the best actor Oscar for this performance, which was stunning. The role was highly taxing and challenging, I would imagine, and I have to say that Day-Lewis has not come even close to reprising the genius he harnessed here. He probably never will. Sometimes the picture is painful to watch, and if you make the time-it is worth it-to watch it yourself, you will see why.
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Summary: The Movie gets 5 stars! The DVD gets 0!
Review: This is a great film that deserves better. It's a shame when you can get a VHS copy that is better than the DVD. I cannot recommend the DVD much at all unless you find it very cheap. The movie on the other hand is very good. Like In The Name of the Father & The Boxer which came later, My Left Foot has great characters with wonderful actors. I initially thought it was going to be a light comedy. Boy was I wrong. Definitely worth renting and then wait for a company to release a good DVD.
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