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In America stars the incandescent Samantha Morton and Paddy Considine as two young Irish parents who have lost their only son. Trying to run away from their grief, they move (illegally) to a junkie-infested apartment building in New York City with their two daughters, Christy (Sarah Bolger) and Ariel (Emma Bolger). Though they struggle with meagre jobs and suffocatingly hot weather, a friendship with an artist in an apartment below them (Djimon Hounsou) becomes a catalyst that allows them to rebuild their family.
In America is splendidly acted throughout--of particular note are the two girls, real-life sisters whose on-screen charisma is clearly a family trait. But it's Morton who anchors the movie; her every emotion seems to glow from her skin. The commitment of the actors keeps the movie compelling, despite some dangerously sentimental patches. --Bret Fetzer
Special Features
- Jim Sheridan audio commentary
- 10 deleted scenes
- Featurette: A Personal Journey: The Making Of In America
DVD Technical Information:
- Running Time: 101 mins
- Region Code: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Wide Screen/1.85 Wide Screen
- Subtitles: English for the hearing impaired
- Soundtrack: Dolby Digital 5.1: English
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Samantha Morton may well have deserved to win an Oscar based on this performance, but having seen the film again on the small screen I take comfort from the certain knowledge that she will one day win. Her performance as a grieving mother holding together her family and herself is subtle, moving and very powerful.
However, the role would mean nothing if she was not ably supported, and this is one of those films in which every single character extracts such realism that it is hard to believe that the dialogue spoken was ever just words on a piece of paper.
Paddy Considine is magnificent as the husband and father of a loving family that is breaking down from the inside, whilst struggling to find a role within this blackened unit.
But, the real wonder and find of this film are the two young girls.
Being real life sisters may have helped but, my god, they played with such resonance, such force that when watching the hospital scene I cried.
And I rarely cry.
However, the role would mean nothing if she was not ably supported, and this is one of those films in which every single character extracts such realism that it is hard to believe that the dialogue spoken was ever just words on a piece of paper.
Paddy Considine is magnificent as the husband and father of a loving family that is breaking down from the inside, whilst struggling to find a role within this blackened unit.
But, the real wonder and find of this film are the two young girls.
Being real life sisters may have helped but, my god, they played with such resonance, such force that when watching the hospital scene I cried.
And I rarely cry.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'In America' is a poignant film about an Irish family trying to survive in new york after the death of their young baby boy. The cast play their roles to perfection and Sam Morton excels as a mother trying to hold her family together. Paddy Considine is completely authentic as the father who fights to support his family, whilst fighting his own grief at the same time. The two delightful actresses who play his daughters (sisters in real life) are a joy to watch and are incredibly natural and unaffected in front of the camera. This film follows the family as they rebuild their lives and make friends with their artist neighbour who lives downstairs (played excellently by Djimon Hounsou) and it is wonderful to see the young siblings playing joyfully amidst the turmoil of their homelife, seemingly oblivious to the struggles the family has to endure. This is a touching film and one that will stay with you after you've watched it and it can easily be viewed again and again. Well worth a look.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Director Jim Sheridan ("In The Name Of The Father", "My Left Foot") has crafted one of the most emotionally honest and satisfying films in years. Paddy Considine (solid and tender) and Samantha Morton (emanating subtlety) star as Irish parents of two young girls who move to New York City to pursue Paddy's acting. The move is also a distraction from the recent loss of their young son. The summer heat is oppressive, the living conditions are near squalor and the local residents are junkies. Despite this gloom and terrible poverty, the family thrives happily, mostly due to the amazing resilience and resolve of the two young daughters. The loss of their son and an impending dangerous pregnancy are set against a backdrop of constant near danger and immense naivety (yet remarkable intuition) of the girls. Mateo, (Djimon Hounsou) the AIDS stricken painter downstairs befriends the girls and provides some of the most frightening and yet emotionally substantial moments in the film. Sheridan can take simple scenes like gambling the families rent money on a carnival doll for his child and turn it into pure suspense. The family is always in near crisis, yet they survive day by day, relishing everything those 'in America' take for granted. Sheridan portrays a wonderful story of loss, survival and love, but never becomes maudlin or overly sentimental. This is a rare film about real emotions.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Joyless little tale.
In America; immergrints have it hard, i know. the end. (PS I know i spelt immergrints wrong it's just that i cant spell and i still have a university degree, standards have fallen. Read more
Published 7 months ago by ekb
Excruciating
A really slow film in which virtually nothing happens. The two little girls I found quite annoying little brats. No plot really, just scene after scene in a dingy apartment block. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Johns
One not to be missed
This is an excellent film about an Irish Family trying to make a fresh start in New York. It is brilliantly acted and will have you glued to the screen. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs C
I challenge you not to cry during this film!
Parents Johnny and Sarah and their young daughters, Christy and Ariel move to Manhattan from Ireland to pursue Johnny's dream of being an actor and, perhaps, to escape the death of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Camilla Macaulay
A feel of "A tree grows in Brooklyn"
I know that real afficionados of the book of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" will disagree but i am more thinking of the film versions and their treatment of struggling families in New... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by Mr. Derek R. Osbourne
Too sentimental
Although this is really well acted by all the cast, I just found this film tipped over the edge into sentimentality. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by adamski
Moving
A moving, even if the story seems rather slight, semi-autobiographical film with outstanding performances from the two young girls who act with naturalism and real charm.
Published on 20 July 2008 by J. Von Der Becke
A life reaffirming moment
Wow! I've wanted to see this film since it came out a few years ago but something always held me back from watching it. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2008 by Mr. G. Blackwell
amazing!
This movie is amazing. I am not exaggerating! It is so beautifully shot, well written and everyone in the film can actually act! Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2008 by welshteacakes
Amazing
Even though this film had great reviews, i wasnt expecting it to be this amazing. it is 100% class. Paddy consadine, and samantha morton are amazing and i reckon that the two... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2008 by Captain Joe Boston
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