In America (2003)
89 %
Reviews Counted: 168 Fresh: 149 Rotten:19 Average Rating: 7.7/10
Consensus:
A rich and moving story about an immigrant family adjusting to life in New York.
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Theatrical Release: Nov 26, 2003 Limited
Box Office: $15,323,959
Synopsis: From master storyteller Jim Sheridan ("My Left Foot," "In The Name of the Father") comes a deeply personal and emotionally raw tale of a family finding its soul IN AMERICA. Through the wide-open eyes of two young heroines, Sheridan transforms a devastating human tragedy into a riveting,... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, Djimon Hounsou, Sarah Bolger, Emma Bolger
Director: Jim Sheridan
Screenwriter: Naomi Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan
Producer: Arthur Lappin, Jim Sheridan
Composer: Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer
Screenwriter: Naomi Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan
Producer: Arthur Lappin, Jim Sheridan
Composer: Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer
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Reviews
CommentThe movie lacks conviction from implausible beginning to sentimental end.
10/17/07
The result is a blend of kitchen-sink and magical realism: sentimental, but well acted and freshly observed.
10/17/07
Top Critic
A sappy, self-congratulatory tale of triumph of penniless newcomers over every sort of adversity, and a close brush with death every time they set foot outside of their apartment.
04/22/07
Lovingly shot, with a remarkable debut from Sarah Bolger, who along with sister Emma, gives one of the greatest ever child performances.
12/30/06
The pairing of two brilliant, loose-cannon actors gets the film a long way.
06/24/06
In America contains enough magic and sincerity to cover the proverbial multitude of cinematic sins.
12/06/05
Superbly evokes the depression, anxiety, joy, misery, and aggravation of family life.
05/04/05
A genuinely touching movie about a family that doesn't condescend to audiences or wrap its lessons into neat, tidy packages.
03/05/05
Sheridan should also be applauded for keeping the film going at a nice pace, sprinkling it with many lighter moments, as well as one of the more suspenseful scenes from any movie last year.
02/05/05
...a scrapbook of family history that has gained poignancy through the showing and telling but remains recognizably a family story rather than a myth or epic.
01/27/05
Sheridan stares the scary questions in the face, admits that he cannot answer all of them, and yet offers glimmers of hope and a generous helping of uplifting humor.
01/15/05
At its best, the movie has a supernal glow that you can practically warm your hands by.
08/07/04
Top Critic
The film's blend of heartbreak and hope is perhaps Sheridan’s greatest achievement, and it gives us a work that’s as lovable as it is challenging.
05/14/04
In America es, hasta el momento, la película más personal del realizador más importante que ha dado el cine de Irlanda en los últimos 15 años.
05/06/04
Two child actors provide the strongest sense of realty in a disjointed tearjerker, where there’s a disconnect between what is said and what is shown.
04/09/04
A saddening but simultaneously uplifting look at contemporary immigrants, “In America” is bound to make you shed a tear or two.
04/06/04
What could have been an exercise in saccharine schmaltz is saved by the powerful performances of the adults and natural energy of the girls.
03/30/04
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