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12/10/01
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Liam (2001)
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Reviews Counted:76
Fresh:53
Rotten:23
Average Rating:6.4/10
Consensus: Though Liam's harrowing story is reminiscent of Angela's Ashes, it showcases strong performances, including one by child actor Anthony Borrows.
Theatrical Release:Sep 21, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: In the 1930s, Britain was between wars and on the verge of depression. Family homes were rented, pubs were smoke-filled dens and streetlights were minimal. For seven year old, Liam (Anthony... [More]
Starring: Anthony Burrows, Ian Hart, Anne Reid, Claire Hackett
Director: Stephen Frears
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11/27/01
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11/11/01
Despite the downbeat nature of the project, Frears delivers moments of surprising humor, tenderness and even hope.
11/10/01
Overwhelmed by personal agenda, and a religious one at that.
11/03/01
As downbeat as some of Loach's movies are, they never sink to such overwrought, melodramatic depths or rely on as many unbelievable plot contrivances as does Liam.
11/02/01
An emotional investment well worth making -- the vision Frears creates is hard, but, even at its bleakest, recognizably human.
10/29/01
The harshness of his movie is affecting, never completely demoralizing.
10/28/01
Within the shopworn limits of McGovern's script, Frears and his actors make the most of things.
10/22/01
A convincing drama about how the open-heartedness of an eight-year-old boy is dashed by the world-hating dogma of the church and the stranger-hating prejudice of his father.
10/13/01
It's almost numbingly sad, but you won't regret watching -- and you'll surely never forget it.
10/12/01
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10/12/01
It's been beautifully made with tact and care.
10/12/01
Too much registers as overly familiar: The Church is an easy scapegoat, and poverty and joblessness are obvious villains.
10/11/01
The story is simple, but the emotions it evokes are not, and they make an intimate impact due to the commendable work of the cast.
10/11/01
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10/11/01
The ending to Liam is not to be believed. It has one of those horrible and ridiculously improbable ending incidents that occur only as plot devices in movies.
10/09/01
Given the opportunity to work on a more personal drama, Frears delivers with his finest work in years.
10/09/01
Liam is worth seeing, though, to celebrate a director taking risks when he doesn't have to.
10/09/01
One of [Frears'] loveliest, most heartfelt films.
10/09/01
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