SummaryTrue story of cerebral palsied Christy Brown, who overcame his illness and poverty to become an accomplished artist, poet and writer.
Directed By:Jim Sheridan
Written By:Shane Connaughton, Jim Sheridan, Christy Brown
My Left Foot
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97
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
100% Positive
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100
Daniel Day Lewis, Hugh O’Conor and director Jim Sheridan made damned sure that whatever Hollywood thought, whatever “rewarding a stunt performance ” rationale might enter in filmdom’s collective mind about this bit of work, their combined efforts would be never less than a wholly realized human being.
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The anger, the mischief, the humor and the intelligence that flash in Day-Lewis' eyes make Christy Brown the most memorable film figure of the year. The Oscar does not necessarily reflect the pinnacle of success for an actor, but Day-Lewis certainly deserves that honor. [20 Dec 1989, p.E1]
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Universal Acclaim
89% Positive
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Aug 21, 2021
10
This is an eye-opening bio of an amazing artist, cruelly entrapped by the outcome of nature's genetic dice, break past any bars placed on him in early life and flourished into an astonishing intellect with a knack to paint, write, critique, and delve into deep conversation. Praise aside, the film makes sure to deliver the appropriate amount of lows that have hit this man's life, giving us a-plenty to sympathize with and empathize with what any of us could have accomplished if given the same circumstances as him. How did he go about doing all this? The film's title is a clear giveaway.
Aug 29, 2019
10
Wonderful Biographical film.Truly an inspirational, immensely touching tale of a patient suffering from cerebral **** match for Sir Daniel Day Lewis as he gives his heart and soul for his method.
100
This one you see for the pure love of great movie making. Its tough-minded, unsentimental writing and ferociously brilliant acting--across the board and especially at the top--manage to give a pretty good idea of what Christy Brown, the Dublin-born writer, poet and painter, was all about.
100
A rich cinematic experience, this uplifting British production will leave you in awe of the extraordinary Christy Brown.
100
Throughout his life, Brown refused to give in to public convention or his own despair; he wouldn't play the victim. Brown labored to express all of his feelings, not just the acceptable ones. Day Lewis works the same way. My Left Foot, a keen match of actor and subject, stands as an eloquent tribute to the talents of both.
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An intelligent, beautifully acted adaptation.
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The direction, by Jim Sheridan, is tough-edged. [27 Oct 1989, p.G7]
Nov 7, 2019
9
Intense but I think I liked it. At this point just watch it so you don't feel left out. His best movie still...
Dec 23, 2017
9
I am surprised to see less no. of reviews for such a Wonderful Biographical film.Truly an inspirational, immensely touching tale of a patient suffering from cerebral **** match for Sir Daniel Day Lewis as he gives his heart and soul for his method.
Jun 14, 2018
8
a writhing response to an imperishable question.. My Left Foot: The Story Of Chris Brown There are very few features that are known for its stand-out performance that has touched thousands of heart and this is one of them. The writing is compelling; even though of familiar structure that follows up the same rudimentary process that a usual biography does, but is still adaptive and exhilarating, especially when created a dramatic sequences that is not only poetic but rhymes too, to the tone of it which shows the passion and enthusiasm of the makers on telling the story. It may be short on technical aspects like sound department and editing, but surprisingly it barely factors in, as the audience finds itself in the awe of the performance, for the most of the time. Jim Sheridan; the screenwriter and director, is in his A game and brings out the best possible outcome in each and every frame of it. As mentioned earlier, there is no flinching on the excellence and hard work of Daniel Day Lewis's acting skills and his love towards the craft of it. My Left Foot: The Story Of Chris Brown is a writhing response to an imperishable question, not asked by the strangers residing in the society but the loved ones who too are any human than us.
Production Company:
- Ferndale Films
- Granada Television
- Hell's Kitchen Films
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
Release Date:Nov 10, 1989
Duration:1 h 43 m
Rating:R
Tagline:A film about life, laughter, and the occasional miracle.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
BAFTA Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
