What a charming movie!
925664
Zooey Deschanel is adorable as the woman who does't believe in love until she finds it, and Joseph Gordon-Leavitt takes you right back to those lovestruck, lovesick days we've all had. Great music (especially the scene with Hall and Oates "You Make My Dreams Come True) and a flashback approach that underlines the ups and downs of a relationship.
1416068
What a great and charming little movie. Everything is interesting from the animation style to the story, the dialog and the characters. This little gem deserves a chance. You won't regret it.
299447
I laughed, I cried, and I will watch it again. A touching story that is brought to life by superb acting, charming writing, and an enchanting musical score. Anyone who loves Disney will love this film. I only wish I had a way to give this movie more than 5 stars!
168351
Such a clever film.  The performances in this film make one smile from ear to ear!
3591785
Absolutely one of the most charming and heart-warming films I have seen in years!  Based on a j Cronin's novel of the same name, wherein he draws upon his own catholic childhood in a small intolerant Scottish town, this 1946 black and white classic shows us the small frightened and well-mannered boy arriving to a household of eccentrics. His Irish father is long dead and his Scottish mother recently passed, so this only child becomes the responsibility of his grandparents and great grandfather and an aunt and uncle.

Immediately we meet the grandfather the Great, who loves drinking and telling tall tales.  His story of the battlr with the Zulu warriors who threw a poison spear at his nose so that it turned red: this scene alone of the poor old Charles Coburn character made me smile and feel warm all over, for one can see that the boy is doing the old man as much or more good as the old man is doing for the lost soul lonely orphan.  Even funnier is the boy telling the rest of the scoffing and penny pinching family that now he knows why great grandfather's nose is red - from the Zulus!

The Famiky is not exactly poor but very very very concerned with money.  They live poor because they think poor: it comes out the same in the end.  And so the wee laddie is sent to a boys school called the a Academy, where he is the best in science and wins top prize for his curious mind.  His professor believes in him and gets him ready at 17 to take the exam for the Marshall Prize, which will give the boy four years' university scholarship to become a doctor.

Otherwise it is the boiler room of the mines for our sharp clever lad.

The story is built not so much in suspense of the boy's future as the shaping of his character by the people he grows up with.  He loves a local girl since childhood and she loves him back in a pure young way.  She is talented in singing and goes to a music academy when she graduates high school. He wants to marry her but cannot because of his poverty.

The story twists and turns and carries the viewer along inthe best of hopes for young idealistic Robby. Will he succeed?  How can he get ahead without college and the money to do it with?  His great grandfather never stops caring for him and pushing him to have courage.  "Be a man! You are a man!" He tells the young Robby, when grandmother wants to get him away from the evil influences of his great grandfather.  He pipes up and announces that he will be sleeping with greatgrandfather because he is a man! And that's it!  Scenes like this can fill your heart with a warm gladness that modern more cynical films never seem to show.

I love it when Charles coburn breaks the doctors orders to stay in bed.  He gets up for the big day of the Scottish Fair and puts on his quilt and off he goes.  He meets his buddies and has a drink as he knows he shouldn't.  When the games are winding down, he has the fatal heart attack as the bsgpipes play "long live the King". Yet he smiles and says, "oh that is nice of them of play that". And he dies happy with Robby by his side.  To think that he thinks he is a king !!!i love it!  It is such an Irish sense of humor !

How marvelous too that the life insurance pay out goes to Robby and not the greedy nephew.

You can watch this film and feel the weight of worry about elections and crime and immigration crises of Europe simply melt away as you are transported to another time and place.  Suddenly the future doesn't look so grim!
162486
My daughter LOOOOOOVES this movie. The story is really charming and I like that it educates about the Irish selkie myth. The acting is great, the picture quality is great, the music is beautiful and so is the scenery. My daughter (age 4) watches it over and over, and likes to pretend she is little "Jamie" when she takes a bath now, by running through the house naked, and I'm supposed to run after her pretending to be Fiona, his big sister, trying to catch him. All in all, it is just really adorable and uplifting, a welcome change from Disney princess movies. (Oh, a warning to the puritan audience, a naked baby is depicted running through the grass on a seaside island. As long as that doesn't offend your sensibilities - the film is lovely!)
1361253
Absolutely delightful and charming like a fairy tale come true!  But the truth is this pursuit of a relationship was no fairy tale but the walk of a man looking to do life differently and a woman who fell head over heels with the man who respected and cared for her as she was created to be cared for.  Ric provided a refreshing look at the mess our society lives in.  I saw this at the theatre and hardly wanted to leave.  My husband and I couldn't wait for the movie to come to DVD.  Spread the news!  It is possible to date with God's views in mind even if the past has been splattered with a life lived upside down.  A redeeming and powerful story and a breath of fresh air.  Thank you for this movie.
49356
What a lovely movie! Amy Adams is playing Julie -- a part that Meg Ryan used to play when she was young and adorable. Amy so is! Chris Messina as Eric, her husband, is a saint (you'll understand why I say that when you see the movie). Stanley Tucci is wonderful and you'll just love him. But nobody can top La Streep! Every time she appears on screen, the film just glows. She is amazing and you will smile every time you see Julia on screen. The only thing that might upstage Meryl is the food being cooked. I had eaten dinner before I went but was actually salivating several times during the movie. Julia Child made French food accessible and you will want to eat -- a lot afterward. Everyone was laughing a lot -- sometimes on top of lines being said, which made us miss the next few lines. This is NOT a chick flick -- I highly recommend this for people 14 and older (younger kids will probably be bored ---- silly younger kids!). I am just amazed at Meryl Streep! She's a true talent. Oh, I was happy to see Jane Lynch appear briefly. Love her! Go, go, go!
1059267
An utterly charming film, this resonated with my wife and me. After all, we are the target demographic . . . music lovers over 60.

The story of aging musicians who are determined to live every day with vigor and zest, bringing joy and purpose to their own lives and others, is enchanting and believable. The acting is excellent. The cinematography and setting are inviting. (Wouldn't we all love to live in a retirement home as lovely as Beecham House!)

Watch this film for the wonderful music and delightful romance. Enjoy!
489029
Absolutely adorable!  My daughter selected this one to watch and I admit I was not looking forward to it.  To say that I was pleasantly surprised would be such an understatement, it swept me off my feet!  So touching, without being sappy, and sweet without being sugary, the whole family thoroughly enjoyed this movie.  I read some of the books as a kid, but they weren't my favorites, but the screenplay adaptation is fabulous.  If you have a heart, you will like this movie.
952779
This is such a charming film. Jennifer Westfeldt and Adam Scott are terrific and have great chemistry. I have loved Westfeldt since "Kissing Jessica Stein" and she hasn't let me down yet. All three of her films (the other being "Ira & Abby") have been very pleasant, witty and insightful entries in the romantic comedy genre. She has a real warmth about her. The supporting cast here is fun too but this is Westfeldt and Scott's movie all the way. One of my favorites so far this year. I cannot wait for her next film.
4250412
Charming movie, a beautiful love story of two youngs gansters, that make their life toguether, scenes very well done, tension and passion all blended in a magnificent movie full of action and  good acting. Ernesto and Leonardo are two magnificents actors, the movie in general is just wonderful... Good credits to the Photo, the Director, the music... You shouldn't miss it...
4051674
Funny, charming, and such a beautiful story-line. It almost represents the story of an ugly duckling. Giving younger kids a good image on love, as well as adults. "Don't marry for beauty alone, love is much more than that." What wonderful words from a children's movie! Each character in his movie is excellent as well!! Can't complain!
1837559
I've watched this movie probably 50 times over the years..catching the beginning, middle or end...never the whole thing! Til now! That's what compelled me to order the film and boy I'm glad I did!  Charming film, cast, wardrobes, locations and ah...that soundtrack!!  The movie is making the rounds in my family amond the eldest (mom in her 70's) and even my young niece (age 14) and everyone in between and everyone says they enjoyed it immensely! Great price, fast service, highly recommend the film AND the seller! Cheers
4717612
Charming and feel good movie. I was pleasantly surprised. All Pacino was wonderful without being too shouty as he sometimes is. This roll was meant for him. Added bonus is the music is original songs by John Lennon. Don't know how they managed to get copyright permission but the music is awesome since the movie is about a letter Lennon wrote to young Danny Collins. Annette Bening had good chemistry with Pacino too.
571339
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It mixes romance, adventure, comedy and classic timeless fairytales to form a great movie with a loveable cast. It's suprising twist at the end makes this already  great movies even better. I tuned into it on NBC and had to have it! Wolf  is my favorite character, he's cute and charming, order this today and have  loads of fun watching it with friends or family!
156079
This was a smart movie that I think a lot of people would enjoy. Visually the director of Amelie does not disappoint! (Which was the reason I first saw this movie). It is charming, while the bones of the story is political and carries a message. Truly an entertaining film and one I've watched numerous times. Well worth buying for your movie library.