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I Am Sam [DVD] [2002]

DVD ~ Sean Penn|Michelle Pfeiffer|Dakota Fanning
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Product details

  • Actors: Sean Penn|Michelle Pfeiffer|Dakota Fanning
  • Directors: Jessie Nelson
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Entertainment in Video
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Oct 2002
  • Run Time: 127 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006681Q
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,517 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Special Features

1.85 Wide Screen
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround English\Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Directors Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Alternate Scenes
Original Documentaries
Theatrical Press Kit
Trailer
English


Synopsis

Actor Sean Penn displays another facet of his versatility as the title character of this inspirational tearjerker--a mentally handicapped father fighting for custody of his young daughter (Dakota Fanning). The child welfare board of his native Santa Monica has taken her from him, worried that at eight years old she has already begun to pass him in intellectual development. Sam's argument is that it's not brains but love that counts, and his case is taken by a stressed-out hot shot lawyer named Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) who has her own problems dealing with her rebellious son. Anchored by his infectious love of the Beatles, the ceaselessly enthusiastic Sam becomes a positive influence on Rita as he raises a lot of questions about what's most important as a parent. Though it's Penn's show, Pfeiffer is so good she practically steals the film from him, and the startlingly precocious Fanning is not far behind. A warm soundtrack of Beatles covers and clever, fast-cut editing help the message of love and forgiveness shine through.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All you need is love., 18 Aug 2004
By Ms. Dm Hughes "dawniee" - See all my reviews
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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.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "I am Sam "makes you think!, 17 Nov 2003
By A Customer
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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, 8 May 2007
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!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the better tear-jerkers!
I stumbled on this film on an aeroplane, and bought it the following Christmas. Not an original story line, but Sean Penn is brilliant as the lone parent with the mental age of a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. B. Paine

5.0 out of 5 stars I am Sam
My 12 year old niece recommended this film to me and it took me 2 years to get round to watching it.....boy do I regret waiting those 2 years. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. C. Nicol

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
This is a fantastic film, i cried loads watching it, it's both funny and sad. I truly recommend it to anyone who likes a soppy film! Enjoy x
Published 10 months ago by Nicola EDWARDS

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
A brilliant film, perhaps a word too often used, but nontheless, brilliant. Penn's consitency of performance is the key, ably supported by the main characters and cameo's from a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. R. C. Auty

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant performances
a truly stunning film and penn"s performance just adds to his impressive cv.However Pfeiffer and Fanning are very good too. Read more
Published 20 months ago by N. Chatham

4.0 out of 5 stars Why the missing scene?
I watched this film and again was impressed with Sean Penn who just gets better like a wine growing with age, and you can see why Dakota Fanning is being used in many films for... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Da Parsons

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
No Doubt about it Sean Penn excelled himself in this role. It is a wonderful film brought tears to our eyes. We have watched it so many times. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. S. Meiszner

5.0 out of 5 stars top class
I have watched this movie so many times and yet it always manages to bring a tear to my eye. The acting is brilliant and one really grows attached to the characters, especially... Read more
Published 24 months ago by RD

5.0 out of 5 stars Class performances.
There is little doubt that this is a very very good film, and if you don't have your heart strings tugged on at least once you must be made of stone! Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2007 by Mr. S. Dennis

5.0 out of 5 stars A well-balanced film
Having watched this movie and trying to be as objective as possible, I can say that this movie is somewhat special. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2007 by A.P.

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