My Left Foot (Special Edition)

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Daniel Day-Lewis won a much-deserved Oscar for his wily, passionate performance as Irish artist and writer Christy Brown, whose cerebral palsy kept him confined to a wheelchair. Filmmaker Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father) adapts Brown's own autobiography for this spirited piece, focusing on the sometimes-difficult fellow's formative years in his large family and in love with sundry women. Day-Lewis is inspired, and Brenda Fricker (also a recipient of an Oscar for her part in this movie) is almost luminous as Christy's dedicated mother. So, too, are Ray McAnally as the hero's stormy father, and Hugh O'Conor (The Young Poisoner's Handbook) as the child Christy. All in all, this is a complete pleasure for viewers. --Tom Keogh

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This cinematic masterpiece is the brilliant portrayal of legendary Irishman Christy Brown (Daniel Day-Lewis) who, despite crippling cerebral palsy, learned to use his one controllable extremity -- his left foot -- to become an accomplished artist and writer. The Miramax Collector's Series proudly presents the release of the acclaimed motion picture that won Academy Awards® in 1989 for Best Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis) and Best Supporting Actress (Brenda Fricker) and earned Oscar(R) nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay (1989). This special edition of MY LEFT FOOT has been digitally remastered and features a wealth of bonus material never before available on DVD!

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My Left Foot.......2007-06-02

I was very pleased with my dvd. The cost was not to high. I've gotten a lot of items from Amazon in the past year and a half, I have not been disappointed once. I will continue to buy from them in the future. I have found everthing that I was looking for also. they just about have it all.

My Left Foot Review.......2007-05-07

Deservedly renowned movie with stellar performances throughout, led of course by Daniel Day Lewis. Great chance to see the late Ray McNally's best work.

Very moving story about overcoming all odds.......2007-04-13

My Left Foot is one of those films you hear about and always plan to see at some point, but never get around to. I'm glad I finally found the time, because it was worth it. Daniel Day-Lewis had been one of my favorite actors, but I've never seen the performance that won him an Oscar. And I can see why he got it now. I can also see why Brenda Fricker won Best Supporting Actress, although I still see her as the pigeon lady from Home Alone 2.

The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It's clear to see why it got all these nominations. My Left Foot is an Irish film that tells a very Irish story, but at its heart it is a story of hope and encouragement for all of humanity.

Wathcing Christy Brown's struggles with cerebral palsy that make him unable to move any part of his body except for his left foot is moving and endearing at the same time. Despite his physical handicap, Christy goes on to become a writer, publishing 6 novels and a book of poetry, as well as a great artist.

The special features on this special edition are very interesting because they show footage of the real Christy Brown, as well as discuss Daniel Day-Lewis's transformation and dedication to the role. The producer also talks about their surprise at how much critical acclaim the film got considering they used Irish actors, film crew, director, and everything. It deserves all the acclaim it got, and almost 20 years later it's still just as enjoyable.

One of the greatest screen performances.......2007-02-28

Daniel Day Lewis is one of the best actors of our time and one of my favorites. It is amazing how much he throws himself in each of the characters he plays making them real.

I remember, many years ago, we had a party in our house - the friends came over, we were sitting around the table, eating, drinking the wine, talking, laughing - having a good time. The TV was on - there was a movie which we did not pay much attention to. Then, suddenly, all of us stopped talking and laughing. The glasses did not clink, the forks did not move, the food was getting cold on the plates. We could not take our eyes off the screen where the young crippled man whose entire body was against him and who only had a control over his left foot, picked up a piece of chalk with his foot and for what seemed the eternity tried to write just one word on the floor. When he finished writing that one word, we all knew that we had witnessed not one but three triumphs - the triumph of a human will and spirit, the triumph of the cinema which was able to capture the moment like this on the film, and the triumph of an actor who did not act but who became his character.

Jim Sheridan's "My Left Foot" is an riveting, unsentimental bio-drama about Christy Brown, the man who was born with cerebral palsy in a Dublin slum; who became an artist and a writer and who found a love of his life.

I like every one of Day Lewis's performances (I have mixed feelings about his performance in GONY) but I believe that his greatest role was Christy Brown in "My Left Foot".

Feeling sorry for yourself?.......2006-11-11

Ever feel like life is getting you down? This is the movie that will make you realize that you have NOTHING to complain about.
Feeling sorry for yourself? Watch "My Left Foot" You may see your troubles are not so bad after all.
Worth getting the Special Edition for all the extra stuff.

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Very moving story about overcoming all odds
One of the greatest screen performances
Feeling sorry for yourself?

My Left Foot
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis , Brenda Fricker , Alison Whelan , Kirsten Sheridan , and Declan Croghan
Director: Jim Sheridan
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ASIN: 0783114729
Release Date: 1999-03-09

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Customer Reviews:

My Left Foot.......2007-06-02

My Left Foot Review.......2007-05-07

Deservedly renowned movie with stellar performances throughout, led of course by Daniel Day Lewis. Great chance to see the late Ray McNally's best work.

Very moving story about overcoming all odds.......2007-04-13

One of the greatest screen performances.......2007-02-28

Feeling sorry for yourself?.......2006-11-11

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Very moving story about overcoming all odds
One of the greatest screen performances
Feeling sorry for yourself?

My Left Foot [Region 2]
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis , Brenda Fricker , Alison Whelan , Kirsten Sheridan , and Declan Croghan
Director: Jim Sheridan
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Customer Reviews:

My Left Foot.......2007-06-02

My Left Foot Review.......2007-05-07

Deservedly renowned movie with stellar performances throughout, led of course by Daniel Day Lewis. Great chance to see the late Ray McNally's best work.

Very moving story about overcoming all odds.......2007-04-13

One of the greatest screen performances.......2007-02-28

Feeling sorry for yourself?.......2006-11-11

Average customer rating:

My Left Foot
My Left Foot Review
Very moving story about overcoming all odds
One of the greatest screen performances
Feeling sorry for yourself?

My Left Foot [Region 2]
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis , Brenda Fricker , Alison Whelan , Kirsten Sheridan , and Declan Croghan
Director: Jim Sheridan
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Customer Reviews:

My Left Foot.......2007-06-02

My Left Foot Review.......2007-05-07

Deservedly renowned movie with stellar performances throughout, led of course by Daniel Day Lewis. Great chance to see the late Ray McNally's best work.

Very moving story about overcoming all odds.......2007-04-13

One of the greatest screen performances.......2007-02-28

Feeling sorry for yourself?.......2006-11-11

My Left Foot [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Great Britain ]

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My Left Foot [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Great Britain ]
Director: Jim Sheridan
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Great Britain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. Languages: o English (Mono) Synopsis: An alternative to the general run of "triumph over the odds" biopics, My Left Foot is the true story of Irish cerebral palsy victim Christy Brown. Paralyzed from birth, Brown (played by Hugh O'Conor as child and Daniel Day-Lewis as an adult) is written off as retarded and helpless. But Christy's indomitable mother (Brenda Fricker) never gives up on the boy. Using his left foot, the only part of his body not afflicted, Brown learns to write. He grows up to become a well-known author, painter, and fundraiser, and along the way falls in love with nurse Ruth McCabe (Mary Carr). There's no sugarcoating in My Left Foot: Brown, a heavy drinker, was by no means loveable. Day-Lewis and Fricker both won Academy Awards for their performances, and the film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Also notable are the late Ray McAnally in his next-to-last film role as Christy's father, and venerable Cyril Cusack as Lord Castlewelland. Director Jim Sheridan coscripted with Shane Connaughton from Christy Brown's autobiography.

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