Take My Hand

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Take My Hand

Released Aug 30, 2024

1h 42m

Romance

Drama

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At the peak of her career, a mother of three living in London is diagnosed with MS. Following the sudden death of her husband and the loss of her job, she moves back home to Australia; where a chance encounter with her high school sweetheart gives her renewed hope in love as she battles the disease.

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's well acted and a little soap opera-y.

Sep 16, 2024

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

The problems are many, and evident from the outset: wooden dialogue, syrupy music and lighting, a basic uncertainty about how to use framing and editing for energy and focus.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 23, 2024

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

While you can appreciate the heartfelt intentions and committed performances, this earnest romantic melodrama is too aggressive in its efforts to elicit tears.

Aug 30, 2024

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

[T]he screenplay ... is in such a hurry to get to the end result of this romance that it pretty much forgets to allow the characters and, by extension, us to experience it happening.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 30, 2024

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

It may feel a little cheesy in places -- particularly the first half -- but knowing it is based on true events, there is an impactful poignancy to this Australian romantic drama.

Aug 28, 2024

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

Sentimental, soft-edged and way too saccharine, this try-hard film should have tried harder it its attempt to meld a romance with the portrayal of a woman afflicted by multiple sclerosis...yet another Australian film too unsure of what it wants to be.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 22, 2024

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Mimi

Movie was fine…. but please put a SPOILER ALERT on the trailer!!! Apparently Aussies think a movie trailer is supposed to be a recap of the complete movie storyline!!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Gary G

I'm sorry, it was about a true person's tragedy, illness, and love story... but it wasn't good.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Leigh H

While I understand this is based on a true story the acting was horrendous. I too have MS and I also understand everyone’s experiences and symptoms are different but I just felt there was no real insight into the real pain that is felt not just in each episode/attack or each day but the mental struggle that comes with having MS and what it means for each person that suffers with it. Maybe it was more focused on the love story than a love story with MS. I think I just had really high hopes because the MS society was attached to it that it was going to be different.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed this movie. Very true to life, and very moving. This is not a Hollywood type movie. It's real. It's authentic. So if you're looking for a Hollywood hype type movie, this isn't it, but I loved it for just that reason. I wish it had been longer, with greater detail and depth, but I get that there's only so much time. The important elements of the experiences are there, and it really tugs at your heartstrings. It would be an amazing book I would guess, as books typically have all that extra detail. Rotten Tomatoes really should remove the synopsis they have for this movie, as it tells the whole story! It needs to be way more vague. Something along the lines of, "A heartwarmingly true story about life, life choices, love, loss and dealing with a degenerative illness."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Andrew R

It’s a powerful tragic drama! I respect this, and recommend see it!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Alfred Z

This movie has an important personal message. People, especially with chronic conditions must have the opportunity to share stories with their loved ones and especially doctors about their positive approach to their illness. As a retired doctor I am aware of labelling people with their illness – such as “I treated that multiple sclerosis (MS)” rather than “I treated ____________ (person’s name) with MS”. The problem is one of education in the care of diseases rather than patients. WELL DONE!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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John Raftopoulos

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Laura

Adam Demos

Michael

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Jason

Meg Fraser

Young Laura

Xavier Molyneux

Young Michael

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Synopsis

At the peak of her career, a mother of three living in London is diagnosed with MS. Following the sudden death of her husband and the loss of her job, she moves back home to Australia; where a chance encounter with her high school sweetheart gives her renewed hope in love as she battles the disease.

Director: John Raftopoulos
Producer: Blake Northfield
Screenwriter: John Raftopoulos, Dave Paterson, Davie Paterson
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co: Bronte Pictures
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 30, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 42m

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