Simon Birch
1999
Simon is the smallest kid in town but has always known that he was born to do something big while, at the same time, his best friend Joe is searching for the identity of his father. Together these two share the ups and downs that will forever bind them together. Read more
| Starring | Joseph Mazzello, Oliver Platt, Ian Michael Smith, Ashley Judd |
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| Director | Mark Steven Johnson |
| Genres | Children, Drama |
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Simon Birch
Simon is the smallest kid in town but has always known that he was born to do something big while, at the same time, his best friend Joe is searching for the identity of his father. Together these two share the ups and downs that will forever bind them together.
| Starring | Joseph Mazzello, Oliver Platt, Ian Michael Smith, Ashley Judd |
|---|---|
| Director | Mark Steven Johnson |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 49 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Children, Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 19 Jul 2004 Production year: 1999 |
| Format | DVD |
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This sentimental drama, “suggested by” John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany, is set in a Norman Rockwell-esque small town in the 1950s and 60s, and tells of the friendship between the illegitimate, pre-adolescent Joe (Joseph Mazzello) and Simon (Ian Michael Smith), a dwarf with an answer for everything and a question for everyone. The story, narrated by Jim Carrey (its one concession to popularity at the box office), describes how the boys cope with their disadvantages and what they hope for in the future. The action is predictable enough, but the acting makes it worthwhile.
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Simon Birch (Smith) may have been the smallest ever recorded delivery at his local New Hampshire hospital, but his... read more on Time Out
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
A film of full of emotion
This film is one of the most emotional films I have seen in a long time. It tries very hard to pull on your heart with its delicate story of friendship.
At times you'll find it funny and there will be other times where you will cry. A film not to miss for anyone. I truly recommend this title for a great story on childhood friendship set in the 1960s.
Even the score really likes to deep with emotion and another great point about Simon Birch. Truly moving and something not to miss. -
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A must see film, but bring the kleenex !
I would 'whole-heartedly' recommend this film.It made me laugh, cry and cry some more ! Anyone who enjoyed 'stand by me' would surely love this too-the storyline is very different but watch it and you'll see what i mean ! Overall, it's a very emotional film that really should be on a list of 'must see films before you die' It made such an impact, i'm going to track down the novel on which it was loosely based as this was deemed even better ! Hankies at the ready......!
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