chanw
Joined Apr 2000
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This movie is very good in term of acting and plot. The events and the setting (i.e. how Chris gets the job, Chris's work environment, the face-to-face between the two sides, etc) thereof, on the other hand, are found to be less than realistic.
Based on the reaction from the audience (apparently consisted of young, much less sophisticating viewers) at the test screening, the staff decided to go with the open ended and yet puzzling ending. The alternate (and claimed original according to the DVD version) ending would have been far better and philosophically more logical. It is too bad that the quality of the film had to suffer motivated by a targeted higher box office sales. I give it a 6 but it can easily be a 7/7.5.
On a separate note, the movie can use a bit more romance. That was surprising because the final objective of the film was to aim for young viewers.
On a separate note, the movie can use a bit more romance. That was surprising because the final objective of the film was to aim for young viewers.
First, I love this movie. I love the acting by all the lead actors and the plot. Anyone who is and has been a loving parent will find this movie extra touching.
For whatever it's worth, I Am Sam is the first movie that I felt it's worth the time to examine the entire DVD with all the extra material. That included rewatching the entire show with the commentary on. I found that very insightful.
That said, although I can't put my finger on anything that stood out, I do find the movie being in short of being totally real and believable.
The only nits that I can think of and recall are that 1. how does Sam come up with the expenses for Lucy's party; 2. the ending was unexplained and 3. the relationship between Sam and Rita (other than two who bonded at the end) was unclear.
For whatever it's worth, I Am Sam is the first movie that I felt it's worth the time to examine the entire DVD with all the extra material. That included rewatching the entire show with the commentary on. I found that very insightful.
That said, although I can't put my finger on anything that stood out, I do find the movie being in short of being totally real and believable.
The only nits that I can think of and recall are that 1. how does Sam come up with the expenses for Lucy's party; 2. the ending was unexplained and 3. the relationship between Sam and Rita (other than two who bonded at the end) was unclear.