Advantages: You laugh, you cry.. beautiful film.. Disadvantages: Not to be watched if you are down in dumps!
ANGELA'S ASHES
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I read the book first, but the review I am going to do Is about the film Itself, and wow and what a film.
This film came to our screens in January 2000 I was actually waiting for it to explode into the cinema after reading the book and being besotted with the characters as their lives unfold.
The stars of the film are, Robert Carlyle, Emily Watson, and Joe Breen.
This is the story of Frank McCourt. He and his family ... ...opinion of the film is portrayed by my discription of the people and happenings as the review progresses.
It may seem that I am telling you too much about the film ,however I am really just touching on it, there is a whole lot more to the McCourts trials and tribulaions than i could possibly write about so here goes, and please enjoy..
They are An Irish-Catholic family who return to Ireland from America where Angela and Malachy met and married. ...
cabsookie 16.09.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Angela's Ashes (DVD)
Advantages: Funny in bits, detailed Disadvantages: Can leave you feeling a bit upset
I first watched Angela's Ashes a few months back in History. I fell in love with it straight away, and is now one of my favourite films. But, why...? ***** Angela's Ashes is based on the book written by Frank McCourt, made in 1999. It is the story of McCourt's life as a child, followed right through until his early adult life. The director, Alan Parker, helps us connect with the characters and sets across a very clear yet important message. In the ... ...would not let me watch Angela's Ashes. She said it would upset me too much. And I guess she was right. Even now, I got a bit depressed at it, over emotional! I am quite easily upset, so it is a tough film to watch. As it was in History, and we were studying Immigrants And Exiles, I did not really have a choice in the matter. I am pleased I watched it though, as it is now one of my favourite films! I love the Irish accent, so it is super! Now, if ...
Amy69 04.07.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Angela's Ashes (DVD)
Angela's Ashes, the Pulitzer Prize winning memoir, comes to life in this stirring film ... more
from acclaimed director Alan Parker (The Life Of David Gale; Evita) starring Emily Watson (Best Actress, Hilary & Jackie, 1999) and Robert Carlyle (The Full Mont...
Angela's Ashes the Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir comes to life in this stirring film ... more
from acclaimed director Alan Parker (Evita) starring Academy Award-nominee Emily Watson (Breaking The Waves) and Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty). Life in impoverish...
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