I Am Sam

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2002


MOVIE IS emotional condescending manipulative astonishing
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34 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 37
Negative reviews 15
Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.0
type Movie Current Status In Season mpaa PG 13 runtime 132 minutes Limited Release Date 12/28/01 performer Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Laura Dern, L .. EW
2.5
Every device of the movies art is designed to convince us Lucy must stay with Sam, but common sense makes it impossible to go the distance with the pr .. Rogerebert
3.0
If only the filmmakers had trusted the material and the audience a little more, then I Am Sam wouldnt feel so manipulative and dishonest. Common Sense Media
2.5
These scenarios are purposefully set up to showcase crazy folk behavior; as atrocious and feeble minded as these moments may be, the result is incredi ..
3.8
At the same time, the movie makes it absolutely unclear whether Sam really is capable of adequately raising this child into adulthood. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Movies about the disabled always risk falling into schmaltz, and a Hollywood film dealing with mental retardation is imperilled more than most.
3.0
But give it up to Sean Penn for continuing to showcase his range with yet another exceptional portrayal, this time of a man with limited intelligence, .. JoBlo
4.0
Writer and director Jessie Nelson (Corrina, Corrina) has fashioned a heart affecting drama that is wonderfully buoyed up by contemporary versions of B .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
An almost brutally manipulative piece...cant stand up against the tidal wave of treacle that swells up and swallows everyone in the final reels. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
3.5
That this films emotionally manipulative premise and an often contrived screenplay manage to succeed as powerful drama is due mostly to a pair of unfl .. Tv Guide
3.0
Hitherto unknown Fanning makes a spectacular debut and is the best thing about I Am Sam.
2.5
The judge doesnt throw out protesters with signs saying Free Lucy Dawson. Lariat
3.0
Rather than go the long way around to your emotions you know, with sympathetic characters and good writing it uses movie shortcuts like retarded peopl .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Penn elevates the film above its several sentimental and soap opera platitudes with a daunting search for heart and truth. News Review
2.5
Despite having some decent moments, the right intentions, and fine performances by Penn and Fanning, the films various problems ultimately and collect .. Screen It
3.0
If you surrender yourself to its manipulations, its an enjoyable drama thats worth seeing for a standout performance by Penn. View London
3.5
Terrific performances from both Penn and Pfeiffer help make the more than two hour trip to the films inevitable uplifting conclusion a pleasant one. Film Journal International ..
2.0
And though you might be able to excuse that, theres still no excuse for this sappy drama to exist; its one of the least convincing, most manipulative .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
0.5
A script so unrealistic that it could only take place in a parallel universe. Internet Reviews
3.8
A soap redeemed by an astonishing performance by Sean Penn as a mentally challenged adult seeking custody of his 7 year old daughter. Internet Reviews
2.5
Wait for video and borrow your neighbors tape. If, after five minutes, youve already reached sugar overload, you wont have wasted anything. Internet Reviews
3.1
Facebook elevated concerns about election interference Tuesday, announcing that it had uncovered sophisticated efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to .. Star Tribune
1.5
Life is a party for Sam, what with Wednesday being IHOP Night and Thursday Video Night and all.Everythings an adventure for Sam: So what if a dozen ta ..
2.0
The kind of movie so punishingly sweet and intellectually vapid it should come with a blood sugar alert. Toronto Star
4.0
A darling visual, but it just doesnt ring true.Finally, the courtroom sequences seem to get out of hand. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
3.5
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2.5
It certainly would take a much tougher man than I to sit through it without weeping uncontrollably. Slate
4.5
I Am Sam is an emotional tour de force with a heart bigger than the universe.But dont take my word for it, allow your senses and emotions to guide you ..
2.0
Unfortunately, precious little of the movie grants them any potential critique. Bbc
1.3
But all the more pity for the rest of us who have to endure A Walk to Remember, a monstrosity of a movie that I am all too eager to forget. Mr Brown Movies
3.8
It may sound relatively easy, but the emotions and body movements have to seem genuine, rather than acted. The Movie Boy
3.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
3.0
Latest Entertainment Videos Penn gets all the surface details right but never manages to create a real emotional life under the childlike smiles and f .. Seattle Pi
3.5
Better people Overall, the premise is hard to swallow, but again the performances save the day. Cnn
1.3
As if I Am Sam isnt hard enough to sit through, the soundtrack is absolutely inundated with Beatles cover songs so bad they might make your ears bleed .. Spliced Wire
4.5
Nelson teeters on the verge of making this sweeter than a grande latte (with caramel), but Penn is restrained and top notch. E Online
2.5
This is as predictable with this script as the notion that theres pop corn in the lobby. Varia Gate
3.5
For example, whenever I go to the bank, the teller requires my passport or driver licenses.I have never felt unhappy about such a request. Kansas City
4.4
This rich mature script with its dead on dialogue and powerful performances held me engaged and sympathetic. Ross Anthony
0.0
Stopping short of a Sam and Rita romance is as restrained as this ridiculousness gets. The Filmy Ap
0.5
A new low in shameless pandering for Academy Award consideration. Sltrib
4.0
I AM SAM Rated PG 13 Running Time: 2:12 Released 12/28/01 At first glance, Jessie Nelsons I Am Sam may seem like a sort of Rain Man part 2, investigat .. Film Quips Online
3.5
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4.5
Its similar to a superficially hip and irreverent, yet fundamentally sentimental, TV show. Denver Post
3.5
There are many great acting performances in this film, but the shining star is without a doubt Sean Penn. Filmcritic.com
4.5
Although Sam doesnt always work ... when it connects, it does so with surprising force. A word to the wise: Do not leave your tissues at home. James Sanford on Film
2.5
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get back returns Movie Eye
4.5
Teen ripped out relatives eyes with his bare hands, police say The victim was missing both eyes and multiple teeth when he was found by police. Rochester Goes Out
4.0
What could have been a schmaltz ridden unabashed tearjerker instead comes across as a very balanced film. Need Coffee
2.5
So drenched in sweetness that its devoid of reality, and so free of leavening flavors that, despite some good performances, its ultimately sickening. Seattle Times
3.1
For a custody battle movie to explicitly invoke Kramer vs. Kramer repeatedly is quite bold, and if theres nothing here that quite measures up to the c .. Movie Martyr
2.5
If you need a good cry, cant miss the latest Beatles tribute, or just want to see a humanistic drama sprinkled with funny scenes, go see I Am Sam. Fantastic A Daily
3.1
It shows us that intellect and love are indeed related inversely. Globe and Mail
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. I Film
3.0
The screenplay offers a few genuinely charming and funny individual moments more than a few, actually. About Film
2.0
This movie plays like an after school special or a public service announcement. Supercala.com
1.3
Aims for feel good uplift, but ends up cloying, contrived and condescending. Citysearch
1.5
The script lacks focus and consistency of approach, and the whole becomes a mixture of emotional manipulation and laughable caricature. San Diego Metropolitan
3.0
There are few films that imprint a sense of complete and utter violation on the viewer like I Am Sam, easily the worst film of 2001.
0.5
Like Penn, Pfeiffer takes what is essentially an obvious, insulting character and turns it inside out. Sacramento Bee
3.8
Penn is brilliant and the refreshingly unprecocious Dakota Fanning shows oodles of promise. Imdb
1.5
Indian Trail Sun Valley QB Sam Howell, nearing several N.C. passing records, says hes a much better quarterback than a year ago when he led the Sparta .. Charlotte
2.5
Fortunately, they are occasionally occupied by actors with far more talent than the material deserves. Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..



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