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My Left Foot [DVD] [1989]

DVD ~ Daniel Day-Lewis
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • 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, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Dutch
  • 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: 15
  • Studio: Cinema Club - deleted 2005
  • DVD Release Date: 11 Feb 2002
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005ABTN
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,361 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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

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Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), SYNOPSIS: An alternative to the general run of 'triumph over the odds' biopics, My Left Foot is the true story of Irish cerebral palsy victim Christy Brown. Paralyzed from birth, Brown (played by Hugh O'Conor as child and Daniel Day-Lewis as an adult) is written off as retarded and helpless. But Christy's indomitable mother (Brenda Fricker) never gives up on the boy. Using his left foot, the only part of his body not afflicted, Brown learns to write. He grows up to become a well-known author, painter, and fundraiser, and along the way falls in love with nurse Ruth McCabe (Mary Carr). There's no sugarcoating in My Left Foot: Brown, a heavy drinker, was by no means loveable. Day-Lewis and Fricker both won Academy Awards for their performances, and the film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Also notable are the late Ray McAnally in his next-to-last film role as Christy's father, and venerable Cyril Cusack as Lord Castlewelland. Director Jim Sheridan coscripted with Shane Connaughton from Christy Brown's autobiography.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, British Independent Film Awards, David Donatello Awards, European Film Awards, Golden Globes, Montreal World Film Festival, Oscar Academy Awards,
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding performances, 25 May 2009
This review is from: My Left Foot [DVD] [1989] (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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Daniel Day Lewis in cracking form., 26 Mar 2004
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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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars MY LEFT GOOD (Sorry), 17 Sep 2004
Daniel Day Lewis is one of the greatest actors ever! and this proves it. He is also supported with a stellar cast who never look out of depth. Copled with a story so up lifting and heart warming you will laugh, cry and maybe feel better about yourself (I did). when I bought this I had not seen the film for about 10 years but it never lost it's magic. Just buy it then you can leave a review next to me, telling every one else how great this film is.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Irish Film Ever?
Speaking as an Irishman, Irish movies have always surprised me over the years in their high standard (In Brugges, Intermission, movie with the 2 guys in the wheelchairs). Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Maloney

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece
One of the very first masterpieces of Danile Day-Lewis. Still enjoy reviewing this after many years.
Published 3 months ago by P. Meulemeester

3.0 out of 5 stars My Left Foot
I found the film a bit slow in following the upbringing and fortunes of this young lad and his disabilities. It is well observed but not riveting. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. M. Loat

5.0 out of 5 stars My Left Foot.
I love these old movies (perhaps it's because I think Daniel Day-Lewis is a wonderful actor)This movie is both moving and so funny, you will love it especially if you have spent... Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Sherrard-griffith

5.0 out of 5 stars AMASING
This movie is brilliant, My Left Foot is one of those hidden gem. Winner of many Oscars, Daniel Day Lewis makes the performance of his life as Christy Brown a cerebral palsy... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. G. Mcnaughton

5.0 out of 5 stars See this film!
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. Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. PRIOR

3.0 out of 5 stars Average Film
My Left Foot is the sort of work that is so commonly made over here, that the United States can praise and admire more, since it is very rare to see material that has both... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2007 by I. Thomson

3.0 out of 5 stars magnificent movie, poor dvd
The film is a must see for anyone interested in how people get along with a handicap, even not as severe as the one Christy Brown had. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2004 by catteeuw

5.0 out of 5 stars d.d.l.is awesome in this movie. i loved it.
daniel-day lewis is an incredible actor. i feel he IS the person he is portraying in every movie i've seen him in. he brings the part he plays totally ALIVE/real for me. Read more
Published on 27 May 2001

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