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Sure, it's dirty, sure, it's gritty but that is life. We don't seem to realize where our past lies but all you have to do is look at how the majority of the world lives and see the reality of man's lot. Fight though you might, you can't help but identifying with the protagonist here as life and death are fickly holding hands as you watch others are torn from what they know "could be" from what is. The theft is a breath of fresh air in the movie and you know in your heart that that is the only way that one could escape this, was to steal your life away from your ulimate demise and tear it out of the hands of the enemy. A great film.
8/10
17.11.2006 -
rhwjhf201@ - age: 36-49
This was a good movie and I want everyone to see it.
10/10
14.8.2004 -
big_daddy_zuse_420@ - age: 13-17
I thought this movie was extremely sad and was definitely not as good as I had expected. Not worth renting, that's for sure.
4/10
4.4.2004 -
cheerychick_16@ - age: 18-25
An excellent movie. I never heard of the movie until it was on cable and wasn't really interested in watching it until I had kept seeing bits and pieces of it until finally I sat down and watched the whole movie. A must see for all with Irish Catholic roots.
9/10
24.12.2002 -
johnpoltonowicz@ - age: 36-49
I've never seen such a true look at what really went on in Ireland during those days. Chilling reality and at times quite depressing. This movie should have received much higher reviews. Make a point of seeing it, you might appreciate your life a little more!!
9/10
29.11.2002 -
nadeaulou@ - age: 50+
Loved the book, but the movie is a little sad. Suggest one read the true life story of Frank McCourt, then one can relate more to the movie. Excellent acting by all the players.
8/10
20.11.2002 -
dayleb@ - age: 36-49
Do not watch this movie if you are depressed! It's such a sad and depressing movie very grey, it's always raining, I guess the book is better than the movie.
4/10
13.8.2002 -
cyrchristine@ - age: 26-35
I loved it because it was so real all the emotions were passing, and it was just wonderful because of the nice portray of reality.
8/10
16.5.2002 -
caroline_rainvil@ - age: 18-25
I thought it portrayed the truth. The actors were very believable. The cinematography was excellent. I could feel the damp and cold. I'll never be able to here "In the name of the Father..." again without hearing Frank jr. Finishing it off with "and the Holy Toast". I almost giggle out loud at church service. Well worth the price of admission. I'm going to read the book now.
9/10
8.4.2002 -
thedevinehouse@ - age: 50+
I'm Irish. I'm poor. Yeah, this is a new story. Not. The stereotyping was appalling, but being of some Irish descent I was, well, not insulted, but I was wondering what the point was. It was good, but it was dreadfully long and boring... I wanted to feel for the characters, but the nodding off got in the way.
7/10
7.2.2002 -
parkerd891770802@ - age: 26-35
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Sad, tragedy I hope people learn from this!
10/10
11.11.2001 -
alongtallwomaninablackdress@ - age: 36-49
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While it certainly was a dark and sombre film it barely scratched the surface of the suffering and desperation of the novel. As I read the book I myself felt hungry, cold, and hopeless, and yet the movie seemed to be a lot more glossed-over, leaving out the real guts of Frank's story.
6/10
24.3.2001 -
karlypatrick@ - age: 18-25
Excellent storyline. Gives you something to think about long after the ending. Definite tear-jerker as well.
8/10
1.3.2001 -
magsduval@ - age: 18-25
It's too difficult to translate what made the book so good - a child's matter-of-fact point of view - onto the screen. A lot of the humor is lost and tragedy after tragedy after tragedy wears on the viewer. Too bad, when it's a true story.
6/10
16.2.2001 -
ikaronba@ - age: 26-35
Enjoyed the movie after I read the book. Think it would be hard to follow if I hadn't.
6/10
14.11.2000 -
grannygoodwitch@ - age: 50+
Excellent cinematography. Great character study. Somewhat depressing, but a movie that holds your interest and makes you think.
7/10
26.4.2000 -
dkinnie@ - age: 50+
This was a very good story and not as depressing as you might think. There was alot of humor. This should have been nominated instead of Cider House Rules.
9/10
25.3.2000 -
chance@ - age: 26-35
I went to see "Angela's Ashes" with low expectations, since the reviews have been rather chilly. I was pleased with the outcome. This is a bleak and relentless film, very unsentimental. And I think its unflinching look at poverty, without trying to milk the tears out of the audience, is why it's getting little attention. There are no "big" scenes with swelling music and wide eyes; there are no huge setpieces. This is just a gorgeously shot film that portrays its subjects with a gritty, documentary-style, grainy intensity.
8/10
19.2.2000 -
walpole@ - age: 26-35
Ok I saw the movie... My friend who read the book and who is part Irish insisted we go.... Well, I couldn't believe it was already over.. It kept me captivated throughout... Someone asked me if it was a sad movie.. My response was < ever see an Irish movie that wasn't sad?> Well it's worth seeing.. I was told the book was better...
7/10
18.2.2000 -
canuck113@ - age: 36-49
The book was MUCH better... okay movie but didn't protray the the book well enough... There is something missing to that movie. Maybe they shouldn't have made a movie of such a great book... disapointing..
6/10
2.2.2000 -
wawa@
Angela's Ashes in it's original version won the Pulitzer prize for best true story and it will surly not win much in it's movie version it lacked so much of the detail and emotion that the book has. If you haven't read the book I don't think you can truly appreciate the poverty and hardships this family had to endure at the hands of a worthless father & husband. I can't say that I recommend this movie, if you must rent it.
6/10
28.1.2000 -
marlyn@ - age: 26-35
What a great film adaptation of the book "Angela's Ashes". The movie found a balance in presenting both the depression and the humour of the book. I cried and laughed at the same parts in the movie as I did in the book. It is well-worth seeing.
9/10
28.1.2000 -
area94@
We wanted to see American Beauty but there was a power failure at the cinema, so we went to the new Paladium. The only movie playing at 8:00pm was this one. We had already had said from the previews that we didn't want to see this movie. We had no other choice except to go home. We ended up being surprised that a movie that was 180 minutes long could keep us captivated. It was a pleasant surprise.
7/10
26.1.2000 -
copleyd@ - age: 26-35
Depressing scenes, but that was reality for these folks. Times have not changed much, drunken fathers (mothers too!) who make these babies and don't help bringing them up. The allmighty bottle is more important! Amazing how some of these children still manage to get out of it, like the author.
7/10
23.1.2000 -
lavertue@ - age: 36-49
Despite it being a bit lengthy, this film was very good. Humourous bits lighten the depressing aspect of the film's subject, so that you don't leave feeling sad. If you didn't like the book, you won't like the movie. Well done.
7/10
22.1.2000 -
oatmeal567@ - age: 18-25
If you read the book, you already know the movie will be depressing. The book, of course is better, as holds true for most. I found a lot of content left out. Then again do you want to see 5 hours of depression? I don't. The general story remains the same. I was moved very much by this movie. Please keep in mind this is a true story of a very poor irish family during the depression era. It is the memoires of the wonderfully, gripping and gifted author Mr. Frank McCourt.
7/10
22.1.2000 -
alta,vista@
The movie is good. It is a depressing story. If you read the book you know that. The book is better than the movie.
7/10
22.1.2000 -
i_like_animals@ - age: 18-25
Boooooring.
4/10
21.1.2000 -
sweetrunningfawn@ - age: 26-35
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