- Actors: Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan, Declan Croghan
- Directors: Jim Sheridan
- Writers: Jim Sheridan, Christy Brown, Shane Connaughton
- Producers: Arthur Lappin, Noel Pearson, Paul M. Heller, Steve Morrison
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Video Collection International
- VHS Release Date: 3 Jun 2002
- Run Time: 103 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005A8Z0
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,863 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Daniel Day-Lewis won a much-deserved Oscar for My Left Foot, with a wily and passionate performance as Irish artist and writer Christy Brown, whose cerebral palsy kept him confined to a wheelchair. Filmmaker Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father) adapts Brown's own autobiography for this spirited piece, focusing on the, sometimes difficult, fellow's formative years in his large family and in love with sundry women. Day-Lewis is inspired, and Brenda Fricker (also a recipient of an Oscar for her part in this movie) is almost luminous as Christy's dedicated mother. So, too, are Ray McAnally as the hero's stormy father, and Hugh O'Conor (The Young Poisoner's Handbook) as the child Christy. All in all, this is a complete pleasure for viewers. --Tom Keogh , Amazon.com
From the Back Cover
Based on the life story of Christy Brown, this touching film depicts his struggle for a normal life. Born with cerebral palsy into a very poor family, Christy was able only to control movement in his left foot and speak in guttural sounds. With the help of his strong-willed and dedicated family and his own sheer courage and determination, Christy learns to grapple with life's simple physical tasks and complex psychological pains. Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricker give Oscar winning performances in an emotional tale of life, love and one family's incredible sense of courage.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An incredible film. Daniel Day Lewis well deserved his oscar for his astonishing portrayal of the hugely inspirational Christy Brown, and he was supported by an amazingly talented cast, most notably Brenda Fricker and Hugh O'Conor, who played his mother and the young Christy Brown respectively, both of whom speak volumes without uttering a word. A beautiful and truly moving film, well worth watching.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I didn't want to watch this film, but my wife persuaded me. I'm glad she did. The acting is superb. Brenda Fricker carries off the role of Christie's mum flawlessly. Daniel Day Lewis is so convincing as the cerebral palsy sufferer that it is a shock to realise he is acting! Hugh O'Connor acts the young Christie and is equally convincing.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
True stories, or films based on true stories are rarely the stuff of Oscars. Allto often they get bypassed by production money, for the lack of stunts and hyper realities; thus if made tend to be b-movies, or acted by a cast of supermodels who lack credability. To find such a moving story about Christy Brown, who overcomes his cerebal palsy,is a little gem, watch this if only for Daniel Day Lewis's amazing performance, which is on a par with John Mills's transformation.
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The story of christy brown
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An excellent film about the life and times of christy brown an irish painter who was also a cerebral palsy... Read more
An excellent film about the life and times of christy brown an irish painter who was also a cerebral palsy... Read more
Published 2 months ago by PD
Amazing film
This film is really good, ll the performances are pretty top notch, but Daniel Day Lewis is simply immense, it probably brought a whole new definition to "method" acting. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Stuart
Wince, laugh, cry and triumph all the way....
Anyone who says this excellent biopic of Christie Brown is easy watching is lying. Daniel Day Lewis, as far back as 22 years ago transforms both himself completely; bodily and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tim Kidner
brilliant
a great film - saw it first time round on tv whn i was younger - now i have bought it and can watch as often as i like - great acting.
Published 9 months ago by A. L. Cassidy
My review of My Left Foot DVD
I watched this DVD with a friend,we thought it was very good acting,very enjoyable and a true life story.Very good value.
Published 16 months ago by R. W. T. Weekes
Interesting
Good film, though a bit slow, but it couldn't have been faster considering the subject anyway. Great actor, as usual.
Published 16 months ago by Charlotte Salomon
Engrossing
I bought this film as research material on Ireland and as an example of extraordinary acting by Daniel Day Lewis. Read more
Published 18 months ago by ping pong
top film
My Left Foot is one of the saddest yet engrossing films I have ever seen. A fantastic cast, a good story and an oscar winning performance from the lead character.
Published 18 months ago by Prince Davis
My Left Film
This is the ultimate classic which launched Daniel Day-Lewis. Possibly his greatest one.
If you're thinking twice for getting it. Stop. Read more
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Published on 29 May 2010 by Adrian Gauci
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