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A Shine of Rainbows

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An extraordinary woman's lessons transform a lonely orphan's life.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Hey, what's not to like about cute orphans, baby seals, sweet moms and gruff dads with hearts of gold? And rainbows? If your heart is going thumpety-thump at such a prospect, here is the movie for you. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 22, 2010 Full Review Liam Lacey Globe and Mail A family film that risks drowning in its own syrup. Rated: 2/4 Apr 9, 2010 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Along with Nielsen's winning performance, both Aidan Quinn, in arguably the film's most complex role, and young John Bell give satisfying and memorable performances. Rated: 2.5/4.0 Sep 23, 2020 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures The story is sweet and tender, and it's modestly self-contained. Sure, it deals with some heavy topics and subjects, but it doesn't beat the viewer over the head with it. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 14, 2013 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A fine family film about an orphan who finds a satisfying new life in the countryside of Ireland. Rated: 3/5 May 23, 2011 Full Review Bill Chambers Film Freak Central Gawd, this movie is so nauseatingly nice. Rated: 0.5/4 Oct 5, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mark B This doesn't tread new ground but it has a good sense of believable consistency. There's nothing outstanding about the film except there's very much a feel good factor and an attractiveness about the location and filming. From the perspective of the protagonist there's a mixture of brutal reality and discovery with some added fantasy scenes, but more importantly it's easy to fall in line behind him as his supporter. It has some resemblance to 'Ring of Bright Water' and for that at least it's worth watching. Bring a box of tissues as well as the family. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Audience Member I watched this movie on boxxy software a few months ago. I think it's great! Made me cry almost from the start Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A fine film that offers sincerity and inspiration. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This is almost ridiculously syrupy sweet. Twee Ireland. check. Orphan boy. check. Spiritual undertones. check. Lifesaving baby seal. check. Lump in throat. check. (Don't judge me). Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of those movies that just captures your heart. Sweet Irish movie for the whole family. My 13 yr old loved it and so did I! This will become part of our permanent collection. This movie makes you believe that there is a little magic in every corner of your world and that Love can conquer all. Do not miss this film!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A sweet (if sappy) little movie about an orphan boy who's adopted by a kind woman and her gruff hubby who live on a small island (decrepit castle included!) of the cost of Ireland. I just read Anne of Green Gables so I'm feeling open-minded to the cliched orphan theme at the moment. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An extraordinary woman's lessons transform a lonely orphan's life.
Director
Vic Sarin
Producer
James Flynn, Tina Pehme, Kim Roberts
Screenwriter
Dennis Foon, Vic Sarin, Catherine Spear
Rating
PG (Some Thematic Elements|Smoking|Mild Peril)
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 41m
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