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Sam Dawson (Sean Penn) is a mentally-retarded adult with a seven-year-old daughter, Lucy, to look after. When Sam gets into trouble with the law, both for soliciting a prostitute and for child harassment, the authorities take Lucy away and place her in care. With the help of high-flying attorney Rita Harrison (Michelle Pfeiffer), Sam then fights to regain custody; but when things go wrong in his new job, it looks like he might lose his daughter forever.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am Sam is a film which follows the story of a man with the mental age of a seven year old, as he attempts to regain custody of his own seven year old daughter. This film is beautifully crafted and where sentimental could have become mushy Sean Penn ,Dakota Fanning and the rest of a brilliant cast stop this happening. I think that Sean Penns' portrayal of Sam far outshines similar performances such as Dustin Hoffman in rain man. All in all this is a highly entertaining and enjoyable film , well worth a viewing with an excellent cast.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By London Girl
Format:DVD
A friend lent me this film and I had to admit, I'd never heard of it and wasn't sure what to expect. I laughed and cried my way through the film. I cannot begin to put into words the fabulous performance of Sean Penn playing an Autistic father with the mental age of 7, you totally believe in him and he should have won an oscar for his portrayal. A brilliant film from the opening credits to the end, a must for anyone's DVD collection!!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
As an ex-social worker and now a Children's Guardian I could not remain unmoved by this movie. It once again points out the power of true and unconditional parental love and how having a learning dissibility does not neccessary disqualify you for being a good parent. It force everybody to look at themselves before casting judgment on somebody else and I urge all social workers to watch this and take into account some of the lessons in this movie before making life altering decisions for children. Also a good movie for children's solicitors.
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I am Sam
A film that could pray on your conscience if you ever felt uncomfortable about people that are 'different' to what is perceived as 'normal'. A great lesson to many of us. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. C. H. O'reilly
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Brilliant
This is just a great film, heartwarming, sad, funny, dramatic, everything in one go. Sean Penn is an amazing actor and not appreciated enough
Published 3 months ago by Sarah Gillen
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Brilliant film
This film is so great it is one that you should see if you have not already. Dakota Fanning is such a great actress. This dvd came on time and in great condition.
Published 4 months ago by Natalie2011
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A study in values
Particularly well acted by Penn and Pfeiffer, this DVD looks deeply into relationships and what they ultimately are to those who live them. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Paul van den Berg
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Brilliant
I absolutely loved this film. Sean Penn was amazing as the father with autism of a little girl who was neuro typical. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gilly D
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Makes me laugh and cry everytime!
It is rare that you come across such a heart warming gem and makes you smile and have characters we can all empathise with. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Rachel
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Cheap as Chips
A brand new dvd delivered within a few days, only for a few squid. Can't complain.
BTW Great Film!
BTW Great Film!
Published on 4 May 2011 by Fazza
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cheers
recieved promtly .
great condition.
excellent film dakota fanning makes a name for herself !
so sad but youll never forget it !
great condition.
excellent film dakota fanning makes a name for herself !
so sad but youll never forget it !
Published on 25 Feb 2011 by RIA LARCOMBE
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AMAZING! Just Buy It!
I wanted to find a film that would bring tears to my eyes, and i found one with this film!
But that doens't mean this is full of depression. Read more
But that doens't mean this is full of depression. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2011 by Dan
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quick and easy-just how i like 'em lol
watched a preview on youtube and thought i want to watch the whole thing so within a couple of minutes i had ordered on amazon and within 2 days it was here,mint condition for only... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2010 by peanut
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