Simon Birch

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Summary: WHY THIS MOVIE FLOPPED IS BEYOND ME
Review: SOMEONE TOLD ME BOX OFFICE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE QUALITY OF A MOVIE. SIMON BIRCH PROVES THAT POINT. THE MOVIE WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY DESPITE THE EVENTUAL SAD ENDING. A NICE CAMEO BY JIM CARREY ADDS UP TO A GREAT MOVIE.

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Summary: If only all of our children felt they were as special...
Review: The story haunted me after I saw it. What a range of emotions it brought out! In this day & age when religion may not be "cool", it was refreshing to see the expression of Simon's faith.

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Summary: A truly remarkable story: Simon Birch
Review: I don't even think I could give this movie justice by writing a review. I think this movie hits people at different angles, for different reasons. Simon Birch is incredibly funny, heartwarming, and touching. I would recommend this movie for ALL ages and both sexes. The lessons learned in this movie are priceless. I fell in love with the Simon Birch character-he was amazing. I give it a hundred stars!!!

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Summary: Great movie with a better message.
Review: This movie is a refreshing change from the typical movie of today. It was free from guns, violence, drugs, and things of that nature and focused on how to treat people and relationships which is what this world needs to learn. It was a movie that brought out all the emotions that a great movie brings out!!!

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Summary: The Best of the Year!
Review: I just rented Simon Birch on video and have to day that it is the best movie I've seen all year! I think some people like the reviewer before me will hate that it's not "A Prayer For Owen Meany" but I think they should have known that from the title and the credit "Suggested By." I am also a big fan of John Irving's novel. I'm also a big fan of this wonderful movie. They are different and should be judged as such!

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Summary: "DUMBING DOWN" OF JOHN IRVING'S ORIGINAL TEXT
Review: This movie is basically a "dumbing-down" of John Irving's book. The story line was simplified so much, that for me, all meaning was lost. The book is wonderfully engaging and complex while the movie is a one-dimensional interpretation of the original text. I find this "pirating" of an author's work to be infuriating. Making a movie is not just about representing a story, this movie would have been better if it had captured some of John Irving's magic and irony and focused less on making the story fit neatly into a two hour package.

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Summary: TEAR JERKING!!
Review: I rented Simon Birch recently and found it to be one of the best stories I have seen in a long time about friendship and accepting others for their differences. I found it difficult to watch at times. It seemed like everything was happening to Simon and he was probably the best person in the story.. The boy who played Simon was brilliant and very courageous to take on such a role. It made me cry, laugh and see the hero emerge.. Jim Carrey was also great as the adult Joe..simon's friend. It showed that he had a knack for drama as well as comedy. If you watch this movie, make sure you have kleenex!

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Summary: Really Touching Movie yet plot was so so.
Review: I enjoyed this movie but had to stop it and start it. Its not a movie I could sit through. The plot was ok. Some parts of the movie were interesting and other times boring. I thought the movie gave a good message and boy did I cry! There's a lot of twists and turns in the movie. It gets one thinking. But I felt the directors and actors could of used better language. To much cursing and sexual comments.

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Summary: A Wonderful Movie
Review: I saw this movie in the theater and was so touched by the heart-warming story. I think everyone needs to see this movie since there are so many important messages within it. I absolutely loved this movie and cannot wait to own a copy of it!

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Summary: A One of a Kind, Must See
Review: This was a fabulous movie- and I am recommending it to everyone I know. It was incredibly powerful and truly inspiring. I have to own this movie.