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Essentially, this movie has all the makings for..well, a better one. Claire Danes plays a quiet girl with sad eyes, and unloving parents who spends most of her time with her Grandmother. One day in english class, she reads aloud a poem written about Jude Law's character, "Ethan", who is the stereotypical jock/playboy on campus. The two get together...blah blah blah..

I won't tell you anymore except the the ending is VERY dissapointing. It's as though the movie just, ends. You don't see it coming, you feel like it should be starting to get good, and the plot holes filled up..well, they aren't, and it does. It's really quite aggrivating. Jude Law and Claire Danes performances are great, but not quite enough to push this movie onto my favourite list. But, don't let me discourage you, it's worth the rent.

I am Irish, and whenever I can, I try to see movies that are about Ireland. The only detremental thing about this is, and I don't believe I'm alone in this feeling, that ALL IRISH MOVIES ARE SAD. Have you noticed this?! Everything is a trajedy: forbidden love, heartbreak, deciet, treason, death, war, destruction...watching an irish movie isn't really entertainment. This movie was a very well acted one. It wasn't fun to watch, because, as you soon will find out, it is EXCRUTIATINGLY heartbreaking, and I cried for a good part of it. (at the end, I was BAWLING!) Aidan Quinn, having lived in Ireland for many years when he was a child, along with his brothers: cinematographer Declan, and director Paul, has no trouble passing off the accent, and fits very well into his role. It is an excellent movie, but, in my personal opinion, James Caan seemed displaced in his role... He doesn't even look irish, maybe its must me I still associate him with the Godfather movies.. After watching, "This Is My Father," I STRONGLY suggest you see, "The Matchmaker," which is a light-hearted irish comedy.. ENJOY..

This is the cutest film I've ever seen!! It has good, clean humour that still managed to leave my sides splitting, and is sure to be a hit for all ages. Michael J. Fox's voice fits the little mouse to the tee. Jonathon Lipnicki is fabulous, and so is Geena Davis and John Laurie.. Personally, my favourite character in the film, is that cat! What an attitude! No matter what age you are, I URGE you...go see this film!! You'll be REALLY glad u did!!