Inside I'm Dancing on DVD (2004)

Irish Jig

weeguy from Midlothian , 11/04/2005

I missed this film in the cinema, so had been eagerly awaiting the DVD release. I’m glad I didn’t see it in the cinema – I hate crying in public.

Focusing on the relationship between the two protagonists and those around them, this is a beautiful film – sad, funny, uplifting, hopeful.

Michael has been in institutions all his life, abandoned by his high flying father as an embarrassment to his career. On first meeting Rory he is shocked by his rebellious, foul-mouthed nature (“coarse language is not tolerated here Rory” he is told within two minutes of his arrival – oh dear!).

However, when he discovers that Rory can understand him, the two soon become comrades fighting against the system that Michael has never before thought to question.

We follow them on their journey to independence which could not be achieved without each other. Michael discovers that he is capable of much more than he was ever allowed to dream possible and for the first time in his life has a real friend in Rory.

Steven Robertson is stunning as Michael and James McAvoy adds another string to his bow with an impressive performance as the incorrigible Rory.

See this film.

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Difficult and great acting by all. Brilliant Film.

A customer from A Customer from Wales , 11/04/2005

One of the best films of last year, but sadly underated by the press due to its topic, all the hype for 'east to east' , 'bend it like beckham', but 'inside i'm dancing' about two institutionalised disabled irish (actually played by able bodied scottish actors) wanting to live an independant lives, wasn't given the same media coverage.

Not the happy go lucky film the trailer protrays it to be , but this actually adds to the film.

It shows the frustrations of being disabled interlinked to excellent on screen chemistry between the three main actors. A much enjoyed film, interlinked with good comic moments that will have you in tears of laughter, and sadness. Well worth seeing.

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A masterpiece of Irish film making!

MarieT from East Dunbartonshire , 15/04/2005

A heart warming, bittersweet, thought provoking film - definitely one for the hankies!

The story of an unliklely friendship between Michael, an insitiutionalised young man suffering cerebal palsy and Rory a wild at heart rebel also confined to life in a wheelchair. Rory introduces Michael to what life can be like outside of institutional living and follows them on their often hilarious journey towards independance.

A definite must see!

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Very sad film

Dave from Staffordshire , 22/03/2005

I highly recomend this film,theirs some funny parts in it but its a very sad film that makes you realise how fortunate you are not to be wheelchair bound.DONT MISS THIS FILM.

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Very enjoyable Irish comedy

Keefy from Newcastle , 03/06/2005

This premise must have raised a few eyebrows when it was first pitched around the conference table - a comedy with the lead suffering from cerebral palsy? Not obvious comedy material! That said this is a very charming little movie with many very funny moments and and you can't help but feel for the lead characters as they go on their journey of independent living. It's a one to make you laugh and cry in equal measure , don't miss it!

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A masterpiece of Irish film making!

MarieT from East Dunbartonshire , 15/04/2005

A heart warming, bittersweet, thought provoking film - definitely one for the hankies!

The story of an unliklely friendship between Michael, an insitiutionalised young man suffering cerebal palsy and Rory a wild at heart rebel also confined to life in a wheelchair. Rory introduces Michael to what life can be like outside of institutional living and follows them on their often hilarious journey towards independance.

A definite must see!

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