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Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a performance for the ages in this film based on DOWN ALL THE DAYS, the autobiography of Christy Brown, who overcame severe physical limitations to become an accomplished painter and writer. The film describes the astounding arc of Brown's life, starting with a childhood in which his debilitating .. Read more

Starring	Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Cyril Cusack
Director	Jim Sheridan
Genres	Drama

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- Pedestrian narrative, relying on cinematic clichés, but enlivened by the intensity of Day-Lewis's performance and some good ensemble acting.
- 30818
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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  Fantastic one man show
  
  My girlfriend always complains that she never saw me crying. This is because I watched this before I met her. Dei Lewis is billiant.
  
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  - George Charalambous
  - Manchester
  - 04 Nov 2004 at 02:47
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  Top Class
  
  Such a moving top class fim and excellent performances by Brenda Fricker and Daniel Day Lewis. a film not to be missed
  
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- - african
  - 2 reviews
  - 16 May 2012 at 22:13
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  Great performance
  
  wonderful look into Christy Brown's life in a poor irish catholic community. amazing performances by Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricka.
  
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- - a customer
  - 13 Apr 2012 at 19:49
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  Timeless, astounding.
  
  Brilliant film and inspiring. Based on the true story of a man with a real determination, talent and sense of humour. It also had me in stitches at times.
  
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- - Holly86
  - 10 reviews
  - 29 Mar 2012 at 07:56
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  astounding film
  
  Brilliant film...Daniel Day- Lewis is Brilliant a must !!!!! to watch,,,5******A FILM YOU CAN WATCH OVER AND OVER and never get fed up..
  
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- - beaudawn
  - 1 review
  - 23 Mar 2012 at 20:04
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  I can do it
  
  Enjoyed this film as it explored a difficult subject. Daniel Day-Lewis did incredibly well to portray Christy. I was intrigued by the progression from childhood... read more »
  
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- - waterdragon
  - 6 reviews
  - 10 Nov 2011 at 22:54
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  Incredible acting, a moving story, wonderful
  
  Daniel Day Lewis as always gave an amazing performance. If I hadn't known otherwise I would think that was how he was in real life. An amazing, touching and... read more »
  
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- - Jellydoll
  - 12 reviews
  - Scarborough
  - 29 Aug 2011 at 17:50
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  Be inspired not only by this film, but to make the most of your life.
  
  I saw this when it first came out, and all these years later, it has lost nothing. Daniel Day Lewis is as inspiring and deserving of his reputation as ever. The... read more »
  
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- - WR
  - 6 reviews
  - Wells
  - 02 Jul 2011 at 23:54
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  Notable Performances
  
  There are some fabulous performances, notably Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker. It is a shame that the Director felt it necessary to supposedly alter the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 08 Jun 2011 at 20:42
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  A triumph of the human spirit.
  
  How do you begin to express the true greatness of the film 'My left foot?' The poor child born Christy Brown stood little chance in life, or so it ... read more »
  
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- - Onlylexus
  - 119 reviews
  - Chesterfield
  - 20 Mar 2011 at 00:27
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  Pretty much a one man show.
  
  Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as Christy Brown is breath-taking, awe-inspiring and at times unbelievable.
  
  Want to know what acting truly is? ... read more »
  
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- - brianw4815
  - 122 reviews
  - United Kingdom
  - 04 Feb 2011 at 21:53
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  Fantastic one man show
  
  My girlfriend always complains that she never saw me crying. This is because I watched this before I met her. Dei Lewis is billiant.
  
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  - George Charalambous
  - Manchester
  - 04 Nov 2004 at 02:47
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  INSPIRATIONAL
  
  I'm a recent convert to this internet
  
  rental mallarky and think its great to
  
  come home and find a decent film on the
  
  mat(... read more »
  
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- - nixx
  - flintshire
  - 14 Apr 2005 at 16:58
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  Daniel is a genius!
  
  A stunning performance by Day-Lewis, very ably supported by Fricker, McAnnaly et al. Poignantly observed with a fine script, this film can't fail to move ... read more »
  
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- - JackTheLad
  - 15 reviews
  - Wolverhampton
  - 07 Apr 2005 at 17:12
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  TRUE GRIT
  
  This is a gritty, warts-and-all, story of living with cerebral palsy. It's tough, it's heartbreaking and it's heartwarming. Daniel Day Lewis is ... read more »
  
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  - Leeds
  - 04 Jul 2005 at 15:17
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  My Left Foot - Brilliant!
  
  A true story of heroism - and the actors, including the childhood actors that played him were all absolutely brilliant - we could feel Christy Browns ... read more »
  
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- - PeteskyBotAndVonzal
  - 3 reviews
  - Newton Abbot
  - 30 Oct 2010 at 22:48
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  An astonishing achievement.
  
  Moving, funny and inspirational. Towering performances from Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker, a taut script and unsentimental direction add up to one of the... read more »
  
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- - Mike
  - Leamington Spa, Warwicks
  - 06 May 2007 at 21:43
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  Moving
  
  Daniel Day Lewis has long been hailed as one of the truly gifted actors of out time. His ability to inhabit the persona of his characters has won him critical ... read more »
  
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- - Onyx
  - 46 reviews
  - Newcastle Upon Tyne
  - 15 Apr 2008 at 10:15
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  my left foot
  
  a feel good film at its best, thoroughly enjoyed it. great acting by all the cast. definitely one to watch.
  
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- - jules33
  - 19 reviews
  - Bournemouth
  - 29 Sep 2010 at 23:40
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  Moving
  
  A lot of hype around this film, but it managed to live up to my expectations. Daniel Day Lewis is amazingly good and its a very moving true story.
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 21 Nov 2008 at 13:39
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  Pretty much a one man show.
  
  Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as Christy Brown is breath-taking, awe-inspiring and at times unbelievable.
  
  Want to know what acting truly is? ... read more »
  
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- 960801
- - brianw4815
  - 122 reviews
  - United Kingdom
  - 04 Feb 2011 at 21:53

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Critics' reviews
- Pedestrian narrative, relying on cinematic clichés, but enlivened by the intensity of Day-Lewis's performance and some good ensemble acting.
- 30818
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- Day Lewis' re-creation of writer/painter Christy Brown's condition is so precise, so detailed and so matter-of-fact... read more on Time Out
- 44005
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- [The film] leaves one with an overwhelming sense of the miraculousness of life and of this man's spirit.
- 257868
- - Empire
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:23
- An intelligent, beautifully acted adaptation of Christy Brown's first book.
- 257869
- - New York Times
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:23

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- My Left Foot
  
  Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a performance for the ages in this film based on DOWN ALL THE DAYS, the autobiography of Christy Brown, who overcame severe physical limitations to become an accomplished painter and writer. The film describes the astounding arc of Brown's life, starting with a childhood ...