After Thomas (2006) DVD Reviews

Starring	Andrew Bryne, Duncan Preston, Ben Miles, Clive Mantle
Director	Simon Shore
Genres	Drama

Critics' reviews (3) of After Thomas
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A heart-warming, tear-jerking tale
- The Guardian
- Posted 08 Oct 2007
The best thing I've seen in ages
- The Times
- Posted 08 Oct 2007
It's gripping viewing
- Sunday Express
- Posted 08 Oct 2007
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of After Thomas
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Essential Viewing

As the parent of an autistic child this film seemed very close to the experiences I feel as a parent. Having tried unsuccessfully to explain to friends and family what life is like as a parent of a child with ASD I simply now say to watch this film.

A nice, heartwarming film but the first 30 minutes are as close a representation of life for a family with a child with autism as you are likely to see.
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 28 Oct 2007 07:20
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

absolutely brilliant

Like some other reviewers here, I also am a parent of a child with Asperger's or officially ASD. this film also brought a tear to my eye as I often felt as if i was watching scenes from my own family life. It was supberb and more films like this are so needed to spread the word about Autism and ASD. then maybe the unsolicited comments from people like ' he's very naughty, isn't he' or ' you need to learn to control your child or don't have them' might not actually happen on a weekly basis from the un-informed.... Anyone who is touched by autism of any kind should see this film and then rent it to Again show everyone they know!
- - Mortisha69 from London
  - Posted 19 Apr 2008 13:51
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Thoughtful and informative

I rented this after watching it on its first airing on TV, the story of a normal family coming to terms with the diagnosis of their autistic son and the reactions of the family and friends. It was thought provoking and would be worth a watch not only by parents in this possition but as a worthy drama, with a happy ending as such .
- - A customer from luton England
  - Posted 04 Jul 2007 15:25
Most recent members' reviews (2) of After Thomas
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Very true to Life

As the parent of an autistic child I found this film very true to life. The acting was excellent and some parts brought a lump to the throat. This is by far the most accurate film covering autism which I personally have viewed.
- - A customer from Torquay
  - Posted 18 Nov 2007 11:14
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Thoughtful and informative

I rented this after watching it on its first airing on TV, the story of a normal family coming to terms with the diagnosis of their autistic son and the reactions of the family and friends. It was thought provoking and would be worth a watch not only by parents in this possition but as a worthy drama, with a happy ending as such .
- - A customer from luton England
  - Posted 04 Jul 2007 15:25

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Essential Viewing

As the parent of an autistic child this film seemed very close to the experiences I feel as a parent. Having tried unsuccessfully to explain to friends and family what life is like as a parent of a child with ASD I simply now say to watch this film.

A nice, heartwarming film but the first 30 minutes are as close a representation of life for a family with a child with autism as you are likely to see.
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 28 Oct 2007 07:20
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

absolutely brilliant

Like some other reviewers here, I also am a parent of a child with Asperger's or officially ASD. this film also brought a tear to my eye as I often felt as if i was watching scenes from my own family life. It was supberb and more films like this are so needed to spread the word about Autism and ASD. then maybe the unsolicited comments from people like ' he's very naughty, isn't he' or ' you need to learn to control your child or don't have them' might not actually happen on a weekly basis from the un-informed.... Anyone who is touched by autism of any kind should see this film and then rent it to Again show everyone they know!
- - Mortisha69 from London
  - Posted 19 Apr 2008 13:51
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Thoughtful and informative

I rented this after watching it on its first airing on TV, the story of a normal family coming to terms with the diagnosis of their autistic son and the reactions of the family and friends. It was thought provoking and would be worth a watch not only by parents in this possition but as a worthy drama, with a happy ending as such .
- - A customer from luton England
  - Posted 04 Jul 2007 15:25
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Very true to Life

As the parent of an autistic child I found this film very true to life. The acting was excellent and some parts brought a lump to the throat. This is by far the most accurate film covering autism which I personally have viewed.
- - A customer from Torquay
  - Posted 18 Nov 2007 11:14
Customer Review

Being based on the book 'A Friend Like Henry by Nuala Gardner', I do advise reading this before watching the film, as the film only shows part of what Nicola and Rob went through with their son, and where the film ends, the book carries on quite a bit further, explaning the trials the family went through. The film doesn't really do justice to the book, however, it is gripping from start to finish, opens a window of what life is like for many parents in Rob and Nicola' position. It is a truly touching film, that will have you reaching for the tissues by the end.
- - A customer from UK
  - Posted 23 Jun 2008 15:22
Typical BBC drama

A bit slow and grindinly directed but great performance from the boy and the mother. A good feel good tale, but not one that stands out as something other than a good BBC drama.
- - A customer from Huddersfield
  - Posted 22 Jun 2008 09:00