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In America Reviews

2002

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Jim Sheridan's autobiographical film, IN AMERICA, begins as Irish immigrants Johnny (Paddy Considine, ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS), his wife Sarah (Samantha Morton, SWEET & LOWDOWN), and their two daughters drive their wood-panelled station wagon across the Canadian border and into the United States. As they enter New York City at .. Read more

Starring	Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine, Sarah Bolger, Emma Bolger
Director	Jim Sheridan
Genres	Drama

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- At times a charming, semi-autobiographical account of survival and coping with loss, but too often it strives for cosmic significance; the acting saves it.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  In America - Not to be missed
  
  This film must be a lively outsider for an oscar. Samantha Morton puts in a superb performance as the wife and mother of an actor who is between work. The two... read more »
  
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  - Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, UK
  - 30 Dec 2003 at 20:22
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  In America
  
  In America ,Well I was expecting more from this film seeing it had a few 5 stars ,sorry didn't do it for me found it boring .
  
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- - Deeleeds
  - 38 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 21:54
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  Hearts on sleeves
  
  Sweet film , sweet children, but overly sentimental in its construction.Despite the real life story never actually feels its rooted in the real.Much wearing of ... read more »
  
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- - SonnyB
  - 1 review
  - 30 Nov 2011 at 15:25
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  Beautiful film
  
  This film is a real emotional roller coaster following the lives of an irish family sneaking into New York for a new life. A brilliant well chosen cast. ... read more »
  
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- - LadyHaha
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  - East Preston
  - 11 Jul 2011 at 14:34
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  The Best
  
  So Good I went out and bought it, I don't think I can praise it more highly than that , actions speak louder than words!
  
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  - bellahinton
  - 17 reviews
  - St Austell
  - 05 Sep 2010 at 22:33
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  Reallly enjoyed this film
  
  Considine and Morton are great in this and you really feel for the family as they struggle to make it in New York.
  
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  - derby, uk
  - 10 May 2010 at 21:34
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  Good take on the immigrants' struggles
  
  Another excellent take on the immigrants' story but it deals with many more human issues than the struggle to make it over the pond. In fact if you haven&#... read more »
  
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  - Rugby
  - 25 Mar 2010 at 12:49
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  smaltzy waste of fine actors
  
  A case of the director being allowed to be over-sentimental relating a personal story. Plot very obvious to predict, 'scary' NY tenement block not ... read more »
  
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  - Kent, England
  - 14 Jan 2010 at 21:32
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  In America
  
  The film hinges superbly on a great storyline and very good performances, especially from the children who manage to avoid presenting that all-too typical ... read more »
  
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- - speedycritic
  - 17 reviews
  - Cardiff
  - 31 Dec 2009 at 17:12
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  In America
  
  Quitev liked it, though there was a bit boring and predictable in some points
  
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- - druGeliuks9
  - 157 reviews
  - London
  - 15 Dec 2009 at 20:10
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  So so...
  
  It's quite sort of sweet, but a bit nauseating at times and all highly unlikely. I wouldn't bother.
  
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  - Dorchester
  - 17 Aug 2009 at 21:12
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- - 88
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  In America - Not to be missed
  
  This film must be a lively outsider for an oscar. Samantha Morton puts in a superb performance as the wife and mother of an actor who is between work. The two... read more »
  
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  - Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, UK
  - 30 Dec 2003 at 20:22
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  perfect
  
  I love this film. If there was a film that illustrates that real life is better than fiction, this is it. Because it has some basis of truth it gives a certain ... read more »
  
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  - Rip
  - Manchester
  - 01 Nov 2005 at 23:08
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  Overall this movie is a must see and must not be missed!
  
  It?s now a year since I first saw this great film at the cinema and nine months since I wrote the first review (above). At the time I had no idea that it was ... read more »
  
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- - Jim
  - Bromsgrove UK
  - 06 Aug 2004 at 16:23
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  Emotional winner
  
  In America is an emotionally touching movie that features great performances all round. The 2 young sisters give an incredible film debut and we will surely be ... read more »
  
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- - elliottburton
  - 46 reviews
  - london/leeds
  - 20 Apr 2004 at 14:22
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  What a gem!
  
  What an excellent cast! Although none of them are famous (save Morton), you get hooked within the first few minutes. It is funny, emotional, full of hope, ... read more »
  
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- - Simulet
  - West Sussex
  - 14 Jun 2004 at 11:46
- - 10
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  Touching drama
  
  I was not at all sure what to expect of this film. Very rarely, if ever, am I compelled to write a review. It touched my heart- totally. The performances were ... read more »
  
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  - Cardiff,Wales
  - 04 Jun 2004 at 00:00
- - 9
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  Rent this!
  
  I was worried that this would be a chick flick but it was anything but.
  
  A simple story about life, death, grief and moving on that is very engaging, ... read more »
  
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- - ladyshave
  - cleveland
  - 15 Sep 2004 at 16:28
- - 7
  - 1
  A pleasant journey
  
  If I’m honest, I watched this film with an amount of trepidation.
  
  What I believed was going to be a sentimental journey of the Directors ... read more »
  
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- - sunboy
  - Cardiff
  - 15 May 2004 at 11:29
- - 6
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  Movies based on truth ...
  
  Movies based on truth hold my attention much more than any fiction ever could. I became engrossed in this family's trials, tribulations, and happiness; ... read more »
  
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- - Kenneth#9
  - STOURBRIDGE
  - 16 Sep 2004 at 22:34
- - 6
  - 2
  I was expecting a lot ...
  
  I was expecting a lot from this film, after reading the reviews I thought I would check it out. But unfortunately was not up to my expectations. It was a nice ... read more »
  
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- - Shaun#44
  - WEST BUCKLAND
  - 22 May 2004 at 19:03

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  Jim Sheridan's autobiographical film, IN AMERICA, begins as Irish immigrants Johnny (Paddy Considine, ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS), his wife Sarah (Samantha Morton, SWEET & LOWDOWN), and their two daughters drive their wood-panelled station wagon across the Canadian border and into the United States. As ...