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In spite of its attempts to accurately record Frank McCourt's memoirs, the onscreen adaptation fails to capture any of the drama or humor of his life.
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For all its fidelity to the spirit and, in extended passages, to the letter of McCourt's book, however, Parker's film falls short. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4
For all its fidelity to the spirit and, in extended passages, to the letter of McCourt's book, however, Parker's film falls short.
Susan Stark
The film is too often trapped in its own reverence and solemnity. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4
The film is too often trapped in its own reverence and solemnity.
Jay Carr
Lacking a heart. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4
Lacking a heart.
Roger Ebert
Angela's Ashes is the soggiest dud of all the major holiday releases. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
Angela's Ashes is the soggiest dud of all the major holiday releases.
Owen Gleiberman
The film lacks development and dramatic coherence. Jan 1, 2000
The film lacks development and dramatic coherence.
Amy Taubin
I'm sure the producers of Angela's Ashes meant well, but they got the wrong guy to direct it. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/10
I'm sure the producers of Angela's Ashes meant well, but they got the wrong guy to direct it.
Peter Brunette
A tedious, vastly disappointing film that does not do justice to the wonderful and touching book upon which it is based. Mar 17, 2011 | Rating: C | Full Review…
A tedious, vastly disappointing film that does not do justice to the wonderful and touching book upon which it is based.
Emanuel Levy
Sometimes humorous and wholly inspiring tale. Oct 14, 2007 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Sometimes humorous and wholly inspiring tale.
Michael Dequina
I enjoyed the relentless gloomy realism, the refusal to put a happy face on McCourt's miserable childhood. Jul 23, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
I enjoyed the relentless gloomy realism, the refusal to put a happy face on McCourt's miserable childhood.
Rob Gonsalves
Misses the mark as an exceptional drama yet manages to vividly convey the soul-shattering effects of poverty. Aug 21, 2002 | Full Review…
Misses the mark as an exceptional drama yet manages to vividly convey the soul-shattering effects of poverty.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Like bread without yeast, 'Angela's Ashes' minus the author's wit can't rise to meet expectations. Aug 2, 2002 | Full Review…
Like bread without yeast, 'Angela's Ashes' minus the author's wit can't rise to meet expectations.
Betty Jo Tucker
A dreary, ultimately punishing adaptation of Frank McCourt's memoir, where every other scene has somebody either getting sick, puking or dying. Jul 2, 2002 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
A dreary, ultimately punishing adaptation of Frank McCourt's memoir, where every other scene has somebody either getting sick, puking or dying.
Jason Clark
Fantastic film. Could watch this over and over again. The cast were fantastic and the acting was even better. A poignant story that had you reaching for the tissues because you were either laughing too hard or crying.
Super Reviewer
Would have given it more, but didn't just out of spite.
The Hopes of a Mother. The Dreams of a Father. The Fate of a Child.
Alan Parker's incredible vision of Frank McCourth's bleak and harrowing story set in the slums of the poverty stricken ireland. a little gem that will earn more recognition with time.
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