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 [Larger view] | Simon Birch
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| Uplifting, Challanging Film - made me laugh, made me cry | |
| "Simon Birch" is an outstanding story of 2 young boys growing up under difficult circumstances which have them labeled as outsiders. Simon, a dwarf whose parents wouldn't seem to mind if he simply disappeared, holds onto his belief that God has a special purpose in store for him (to be a hero)and unashamedly lets everyone know about it. Joe, his best friend, wants only to find his real father, whose identity his mother refuses to reveal. Apparently, this is not a faithful adaption to the book, but I found it to be very enjoyable. There are many laugh out loud moments (Simon in church; the Christmas play) and some real tear-jerkers (Simon on the bridge screaming "I'm sorry" in his shrill little voice). The movie is well cast with both young actors doing a terrific job, as does Oliver Platt as the admirable father figure to the boys. Ashley Judd is simply stunning as the strong, independent single-mom with a heart of gold. The movie says some interesting things about faith, belief and serendipity, but its not likely to convince you if such things do not interest you in the first place. For example, Simon is shown as having more faith than even the local minister, yet he frequently curses and is quite enamored of a young classmates's breasts. I imagine this could come across as either true to life (we can have the faith of a child but still be imperfect) or very off-putting and hypocritical. I thought the film examined some interesting points about God and belief while being very entertaining and uplifting. Highly recommended! Also check out "My Dog Skip" for another nostalgic look at childhood and "The Jerk" for another take on having a "special purpose". | |
| Sapping and predictable at it's very finest!!! | |
| Definitely forget what the critics say about this movie and see it for yourself! This is a terrific movie that is beautifully filmed and is full of wonderful characters. Simon Birch's facial expressions alone make this film worth seeing. This is a movie that will have you laughing hysterically one minute and reaching for the box of Kleenex the next. I have seen this movie at least a dozen times and still, when I walk by the TV, and my kids are watching it again for the 20th time, I find myself sitting down to watch just a few minutes of it only to find that I cannot pull myself away. This movie still touches me as much now as the first time I saw it. Besides the incredible main character, Simon, this film is blessed with wonderful performances from Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, Joseph Mozzelo and Jan Hooks, to name just a few. Jim Carrey as the narrator is also a nice surprise. This movie will leave you with a warm feeling that very few can. Definitely sappy and predictable at it's finest. | |
| A Must Have for Every Family Movie Collection | |
| My children and I laughed a cried throughout this whole movie. With so much sex and violence out there, it's hard to find a good family movie... You have to get this movie. |
