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Transamerica Reviews

2005

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Felicity Huffman plays an uptight male-to-female transsexual named Sabrina Bree Osbourne (nee Stanley). Bree's life takes a sudden turn when she receives a phone call from New York. Her son, Toby (Kevin Zegers), has been jailed, and Bree needs to post bail for him. The only problem is, Bree didn't know she had a son, but her .. Read more

Starring	Felicity Huffman, Fionnula Flanagan, Kevin Zeggers, Graham Greene
Director	Duncan Tucker
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- That the film succeeds without slipping too far into sentimentality or didacticism is in no small measure the result of Ms. Huffman's wit and grace.
- 40674
- - New York Times
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:25
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- - 42
  - 3
  An Honest Good Film
  
  Not many of us knowingly encounter transengedered persons so this is somewhat of a new topic, one that could (if I am honest) be a bit uncomfortable to watch if... read more »
  
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  - paul
  - Portsmouth
  - 09 Aug 2006 at 17:53
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- - 0
  - 0
  "Life Is A Journey. Bring An Open Mind".
  
  I enjoyed 'Transamerica' and there were quite a few chuckles along the way.....
  
  But, it was a case of why say ten words, when you can say a ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 20 May 2012 at 19:06
- - 0
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  Mother and father of originality.
  
  A really original and engaging film with an outstanding central performance from Felicity Huffman. Transexuality may be a challenging subject for some, but it ... read more »
  
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- 1090814
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - SE17
  - 8 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Feb 2012 at 14:27
- - 0
  - 0
  Pleasantly enjoyable
  
  I ordered this film on a whim as I like Felicity Hoffman in desperate housewives and I am glad I did as the whim certainly paid off, it's a very simple film... read more »
  
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- 1082500
- - katgnr
  - 3 reviews
  - Bolton
  - 16 Jan 2012 at 12:59
- - 0
  - 0
  A must-see movie
  
  With an extraordinary central performance, this unsensational, serious but charming story brings out the human dilemmas faced by all who think they may be '... read more »
  
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- 1058719
- - Mdj
  - 9 reviews
  - 04 Nov 2011 at 15:55
- - 1
  - 0
  Great film
  
  A brilliant film. It's basically a road trip film about a transexual on the verge of her operation who finds out she has a son. Felicity Huffman is ... read more »
  
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- - moshimonster
  - 4 reviews
  - London
  - 28 Aug 2011 at 23:30
- - 0
  - 0
  Transamerica a must watch
  
  Great film with some really good performances, emotional, funny but never too sugary or sweet. Felicity Huffman is excellent and her mother was hilarious.
  
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- 1026836
- - Rhino96
  - 10 reviews
  - 08 Aug 2011 at 17:59
- - 1
  - 0
  In two minds?
  
  It's no Desperate House Wife? two hours of confusion! Thought it would of had more heart and related issues? The ending was short with no real resolution... read more »
  
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- - blanna
  - 1 review
  - 25 Jun 2011 at 21:32
- - 0
  - 0
  Excellent, loved it
  
  Excellent, Felicity Huffman is awesome in this and very believable, thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend to anyone:) rent it!!!!!
  
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- - Fluffster79
  - 10 reviews
  - 19 May 2011 at 21:35
- - 1
  - 0
  Brilliant film!!
  
  I loved this film - briliantly told!!
  
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- 981066
- - a customer
  - London
  - 11 Apr 2011 at 12:32
- - 1
  - 0
  A gem of a film
  
  A gem of a film and well worth watching.
  
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- - a customer
  - England
  - 27 Feb 2011 at 23:23
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- - 42
  - 3
  An Honest Good Film
  
  Not many of us knowingly encounter transengedered persons so this is somewhat of a new topic, one that could (if I am honest) be a bit uncomfortable to watch if... read more »
  
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- 273325
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - paul
  - Portsmouth
  - 09 Aug 2006 at 17:53
- - 23
  - 2
  Not just Flick's flick
  
  A large amount of the praise this film has received centres, rightly, on Felicity Huffman's inspired portrayal of the rather ironically named, considering ... read more »
  
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- 257486
- - Sophie Millward
  - Marlow, England
  - 23 Jun 2006 at 17:29
- - 18
  - 6
  Needs a chop here and there...
  
  Felicity Huffman delivers a pitch perfect performance here as a pre-op transexual – she looks the part and her clearly studied mannerisms seem entirely ... read more »
  
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- - Dean Agius
  - London, UK
  - 01 Mar 2006 at 16:50
- - 13
  - 0
  Towering Performance
  
  A marvellous, truly original film built around an extraordinary performance by Felicity Huffman. Onscreen for all but a few minutes of the piece, she gives ... read more »
  
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- - John O'Neill
  - Belfast
  - 27 Jul 2006 at 19:38
- - 7
  - 0
  Mellow Road Movie!
  
  It's nice to see a more positive portrayal of transexuals (sometimes transgender people are depicted in a very sinister light:-ie. Silence Of The Lambs). ... read more »
  
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- - Ed
  - North London
  - 04 Sep 2006 at 20:22
- - 7
  - 1
  Lame wrapper hides gem
  
  I'd heard the name of this film here and there and in my head had it down as some kind of cross between Priscilla Queen of The Desert and Power Rangers - ... read more »
  
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- - rightcharlie.com
  - London
  - 08 Dec 2006 at 15:33
- - 7
  - 2
  Transamerica - Huffman's finest moment!
  
  What a bizarre film! I'm not sure what I was expecting really but this film neither gripped nor dissappointed me. The harsh reality of gender disorder is ... read more »
  
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- - Laura
  - Lincolnshire, U.K
  - 26 Apr 2007 at 15:34
- - 6
  - 0
  Literally desperate Housewife
  
  Had heard the hype around this - now that I have watched this, it lives up to it. Felicity Huffman is fantastic as Bree, and in general the acting is great in ... read more »
  
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- 278785
- - a customer
  - England
  - 24 Aug 2006 at 09:40
- - 6
  - 0
  Really enjoyable film
  
  If like me you are sick of SFX films being rammed down your throat then i recommend this film. The acting is sublime and the story brilliant and original. The ... read more »
  
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- 292655
- - Nadiestar
  - 140 reviews
  - Ruislip, Middlesex
  - 06 Oct 2006 at 15:49
- - 4
  - 0
  Tran-tastic
  
  What a wonderful film. Fabulous portrayal of a transexual by Felicity Huffman (although the voice grates a little to start with) and her son, Toby, is played ... read more »
  
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- 271057
- - Elsie
  - Yorkshire, England
  - 03 Aug 2006 at 17:35

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- Transamerica
  
  Felicity Huffman plays an uptight male-to-female transsexual named Sabrina Bree Osbourne (nee Stanley). Bree's life takes a sudden turn when she receives a phone call from New York. Her son, Toby (Kevin Zegers), has been jailed, and Bree needs to post bail for him. The only problem is, Bree didn't ...