Rory O'Shea
Added 12/26/2009
This is the best movie. I have watched it many times and I still cry everytime. Love it.
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Funny as hell, and beautifully moving
Added 10/16/2009
A "little" movie definitely worth watching. The cast are all pros, and while the story is a bit predictable at the end, it is most definitely worth your time. 'Nough said.
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Lacked Originality and Believability
Added 5/2/2009
I'm surprised that the ratings for this movie were so high and think they result mainly from the subject matter and the audience feeling sorry for the two main characters. Though it had its moments, to me it was more like the cheesy, low-budget after school specials I remember as a kid, and it lacked originality and believability. What's more, it had a predictable ending. Stevenson Robertson did a convincing job, but his overdone and overly loud voice grated on my nerves as did the way that his friend interpreted everything he said. Yet in some important scenes, the actors' voices could barely be heard, such as the scene where the doctor is talking to Robertson near the end about his friend's condition. I had to replay that section several times but still couldn't hear all she said.
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Subtle, emote, giving food for thinking
Added 3/4/2009
When I first saw the front picture of the DVD I thought "Drama and hedgehog-haired McAvoy in sunglasses?"
Luckily I did watch it, and had my front-picture-opinion turned 180 degrees opposite. Loved it, and put in the row of my "Golden Collection".
Wouldn't notice the 104 minutes past.
Astonished by the Rory's struggle to live as if it is his last day, tough enough to keep his interior Rory well hidden, yet open enough to convince the audience about his ongoing drama, completely excluding the pity.
Yet another proof of simple things being genius.
Highly recommend.
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Great characters! great actors! Heartrending
Added 5/30/2008
I totally fell in love with the characters Michael Conally and Rory O'shea. What great actors! My kids couldn't believe that the actors weren't handicapped, and because I cared so much for the characters that the end was heart rending. I liked the alternate ending better than the movie release because of Michael's relationship with Rory's father, and it showed him in college.
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