I Am Sam

USA 2002, 127 minutes
Dir. Jesse Nelson
Rating: [M]
Genres: Drama

Feat. Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Laura Dern, Richard Schiff, Dakota Fanning

Aroview: High-calibre acting from Sean Penn, as a retarded man fighting to retain custody of his 8-year old daughter, distinguishes this intense tearjerker.

Chiefly a legal showdown between welfare-services, who do not believe Penn can provide the necessary parenting, and the tactics of cynical lawyer Michelle Pfeiffer.

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5 stars (Exceptional) A definite tear-jerker, this is superb acting from Sean Penn and young Dakota Fanning. A semi-legal story, heart-warming (and breaking) drama, and a great Beatles soundtrack. ~Tom H
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3 stars (Good Enough) Succeeds despite formulaic, syrupy Hollywood script. Stellar performances by Sean Penn and by child actor Dakota Fanning. Good soundtrack. ~Anon
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1 star (Turkey) You have to question the ethics of a screenplay that tries to make money (and a few laughs) out of a mentally handicapped character. However if the real intention was to raise awareness of the mentally handicapped then make a documentary please. ~Tubbs