
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
2006, Drama, 1h 44m
93 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints is a lively, powerful coming-of-age tale with winning performances and sharp direction from first-timer Dito Montiel. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Dito Montiel (Robert Downey Jr.), a successful author, receives a call from his long-suffering mother (Dianne Wiest), asking him to return home and visit his ailing father. Dito recalls his childhood growing up in a violent neighborhood in Queens, N.Y., with friends Antonio (Channing Tatum), Giuseppe, Nerf and Mike.
Cast & Crew
Robert Downey Jr.
Dito
Dito
Shia LaBeouf
Young Dito
Young Dito
Chazz Palminteri
Monty
Monty
Dianne Wiest
Flori
Flori
Channing Tatum
Young Antonio
Young Antonio
Melonie Diaz
Young Laurie
Young Laurie
Critic Reviews for A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
Audience Reviews for A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
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Mar 24, 2010None too shabby but really nothing to write home about either. Very middle of the road and 'meh.' Not the worst 90 minutes I've spent in my life, but really theres nothing new to see here either. The acting is good for the most part, the script is okay most of the time and the directing is adequate. Never really climbs above the pit of mediocrity either though. If your into this kind of 'teens in trouble' type of movie give it a watch, but you've probably already seen it done better in the past. Not essential viewing, but not a total waste of time either.Ed Fucking H Super Reviewer
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Jan 13, 2010This depiction of harsh times in the Bronx is portrayed with perfection! I thought the performances from LaBeouf and Tatum were amazing! The plot is extremely engaging and every scene sent chills down my spine. The cinematography, the gritty look, the handheld camera shots, and the low-budget production values, are all contributing factors towards what I consider an overall masterpiece in independent filmmaking. Director Dito Montiel (in my opinion) has made his mark on cinema, creating believable characters to go along with a story that is inspired by true events. This film is a breathtaking work of subtle art filmography. I highly recommend this movie to film lovers. "A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints" is a beautiful little film!KJ P Super Reviewer
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Jan 10, 2010I had to make great efforts to find a reason to watch this movie to the end.Alice S Super Reviewer
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Jan 07, 2010An amazing movie that has a great visual style and a compelling story. The acting was amazing and a lot more realistic than you usually see. Not since The Basketball Diaries has there been such a flawless sense of coming-of-age. It isn't a feel good teen comedy, but a very powerful and relentless tale of the city.Conner R Super Reviewer
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