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I am Sam (2001)
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Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn give career-defining performances in this humorous and heart-warming film about a mentally-challenged father who enlists the aid of a high-powered attorney to help him regain custody of his daughter. An all-star supporting cast and a spectacular soundtrack complete this unforgettable story of life, love and laughter.
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I am Sam Movie Review by Zara  (4/4/2007) |
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I hate movies that try to cater solely to the heart string aspect of what it's like living, working and loving people with developmental disabilities. I have a vast history with this and know bullsh*t when I see it. This movie is PURE bullsh*t in that regard.
I won't give it a low rating though and I'll explain why. If...
(complete I am Sam review by Zara)
This film often seems like a TV movie, but at its core it is a heart-warming film about a mentally-handicapped father trying to win the right to continue raising his daughter.
Sean Penn is typically brilliant as Sam. However there is something more here, where Penn is usually weird and understatedly wonderful, here his...
(complete I am Sam review by Jessica Film Junkie)
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