My Left Foot

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Kathryn V The most moving movie I've seen since a young Patty Duke portrayed Helen Keller. Daniel Day Lewis has to be the best actor of the era. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review Audience Member I saw it in the theater at the time it was released and thought it kind'a suxed. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review J M This is a hugely entertaining and refreshingly unsentimental biopic with a lot of heart and a surprising amount of humor. And it is anchored, of course, by the astonishing Oscar-winning performance by Day Lewis, whose brilliance goes beyond the obvious physical characteristics by making Christy a truly three-dimensional character. Brown was far from a saint, and there are moments when he is hell to be around. I think my favorite section of the film is his growing love for a doctor who is assisting him - a love that is sadly not reciprocated, at least romantically. Anyone who has fallen for someone who can't or won't share our feelings will painfully relate. As very good as the film is, it stops just short of greatness, and I'm not exactly sure why. It feels a bit slight overall, and I didn't feel a huge emotional connection to it. I also don't think it is able to make us fully realize the success he achieved outside of his personal triumphs overcoming his physical limitations. But that's just nit-picking, and all is forgiven when you're in the presence of a performance that feels like a privilege to watch. And kudos as well to Fricker, who also won an Oscar as Brown's mother. It's a bit of a stereotypical role, but she fills it with warmth and strength, and she couldn't be better. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook) Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Cork B Feel good disabled kid makes good. Even though they are all poor and a bunch of then sleep in the same bed, etc, you get the feeling this a a gigantically sanitized version of his life. Even the slapped on ending made me feel like they were saying 'everything is great don't look past here'. The drama and filming, and Lewis' performances are all pretty good. Much of the rest of the movie is a pretty dry paint by numbers rah rah feel good. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Georgan G This lovely film shows real human emotion, with terrific acting to boot. This is the 3rd time I've seen it. However, just learned that the end of the real Christy's life wasn't good. Wow. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/15/23 Full Review Rick D "I've had nothing but platonic love all me life. Do you know what I say? FUCK PLATO!" Robert Downing Jr. once said to never go full you know what. Well, Daniel day lewis didn't do that in My Left Foot, okay? So chill… The story of Christy Brown. An artist, writer, hopeless romantic, and son. An inspiring movie and inspiring performance by Daniel Day Lewis. They said he never got out of character even when they weren't filming. So much that it frustrated everyone that was a part of it. Kind of funny to think about ha. This is the kind of movie that'll make you question and have assurance in God's existence all in one. His mother, who he adores, is played by the pigeon lady in Home Alone 2. She did great as well. It'll make you think of your mom. I did at least. 5/5 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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