"In America" (2002) - Jim Sheridan
Perhaps one of the best and most moving films in the last 5 years, "In America" is a fiercely real and "emotionally raw" story of an Irish family trying to find a new life in New York City after the tragic death of their youngest son. Seeking the American Dream, the realities of life- economically, culturally, psychologically, physically- come crashing down around this family of four. And yet, out of the ashes, there is always a glimmer of hope.
The performance of real life sisters turned child actors, Sarah & Emma Bloger, as the surviving children of the family, is astonishing. While their performance alone merits seeing this film, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton & Djimon Hounsou, add their gifts to the mix for a cast with real chemistry.
In the end, however, it is the gritty honesty and bare humanity of the writing and filming that make this film what it is. It is a must see AND a must own. Haven't seen it? Well, why are you still reading this? Get to it!
Visit the movie site at http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/inamerica/
The performance of real life sisters turned child actors, Sarah & Emma Bloger, as the surviving children of the family, is astonishing. While their performance alone merits seeing this film, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton & Djimon Hounsou, add their gifts to the mix for a cast with real chemistry.
In the end, however, it is the gritty honesty and bare humanity of the writing and filming that make this film what it is. It is a must see AND a must own. Haven't seen it? Well, why are you still reading this? Get to it!
Visit the movie site at http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/inamerica/
posted by Jamie at 12:04 p.m.
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