The Secret of Roan Inish
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Movie Reviews of The Secret of Roan Inish
Movie Review: My Idea of a Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
With respect for his talent, I am not a big fan of Sayles' other works -- just because I never found much to interest me in their stories and moods. So this movie came as a big surprise to me.
I first saw it soon after its initial theatrical release and was immediately impressed. The quality throughout the production made a definite, positive impact on me.
But, more than appreciating the technical proficiency with which this film was made, I see this as a beautiful story told with grace and love.
Having viewed it once more on video and a couple times more on DVD, I am amazed that this film has lost none of the magic it had for me that first time I saw it.
There is something wonderful in the simplicity shown here. It makes clear that good story-telling can draw us in without relying on millions of dollars in special effects. All that is required is a certainty of expressing the events and giving them the dramatic weight they deserve.
This is a movie that I want to share with everyone I know.
It is definitely one of my favorites.
Movie Review: The Secret of Roan Inish
Summary: 5 Stars
This heartwarming movie is set in the northwest of Ireland after WWII. Fiona Conneely, a young girl whose father works in the city, is sent to live with her grandparents in the country after her mother dies. There she examines the mysterious disappearence of her younger brother Jamie, who supposedly was carried away in his cradle by seals. She also hears the Selkie myth of the Conneely family, and begins to sight her brother on Roan Inish, an island near their home. This movie bears many remarkable traits, the strongest of which is the brilliant Irish scenery; cliffs, hillsides, bustling town, small villages, coastlines, and old cottages all blend flawlessly and smoothly in this memorable film. The acting makes itself noticed by staying true and weaving seamlessly into the already stunning storyline. The film also ties it off with wonderful Celtic music that gives the story a rich accent. With five stars off the bat, this movie is a breathtaking piece capturing a collection of legend and culture in a beautiful, poignant piece.Movie Review: Exceptional, intelligent family movie
Summary: 5 Stars
The Secret of Roan Inish is the perfect family movie. It's wonderfully entertaining, it's beautiful to look at, and it has magic and fun and mystery to it. What makes this one most special, though is that it respects the intelligence of children. The girl this movie revolves around is a complete, thinking, emotional person. She unravels the "secret" mainly because she's determined and capable and thoughtful. The movie doesn't talk down to her *or* to kids in its audience. If you think about it, that's pretty rare in a movie. My son said it "talked" to him "like people, not like a kid."
If you have a little girl, please, buy her this movie. Roan Inish isn't particularly aimed at girls, or even at children -- it'll win almost anyone over. But it's incredible to see movie built around a little girl this way, with respect.
I would also recommend this movie to anyone who's enjoyed Local Hero. They're quite different films, but you'll understand the connection.
Movie Review: Magical Irish Tale
Summary: 5 Stars
The Secret of Roan Innish is a movie unlike any other I have seen. Truly enchanting, haunting, moving, and inspiring, I recommend this movie to anyone who has not lost their sense of childlike wonder, and who remembers fairy tales read on a rainy day.Roan Innish means Seal Island in Celtic. The story is of a young, orphaned Irish girl determined to uncover her family's secret. Her brother has been missing, and is never mentioned by her traditional and loving grandparents, who are raising her. The intrepid girl uses her detective skills, perseverance, hard work, and all the resources at hand to uncover a mystery greater than she or her grandparents ever imagined.
This is a movie for adults more than children, as the heavy Irish brouge is a bit difficult to translate at first, and the beautiful filmography may seem slow-moving to children. Amazing acting will transport you to a place you have never been and will never forget.
Movie Review: Finally! A really good Irish myth and legend brought to life
Summary: 5 Stars
The Secret of Roan Inish is an awesome movie for that movie watcher who loves a good story, without having to watch somebody's guts being blown out or high speed car chases. This movie is not for the perverbial "shoot 'em up" type of fan. This story is truely brought to life by the wonderful actors and actresses in it. Jeni Courtney is quite convincing as the lead role of Fiona, the newly motherless girl who goes to live with her grandparents (Mick Lally and Eileen Colgan)and becomes tangled up with a mystery when she finds out from her cousin Eammon (Richard Sheridan) that Jamie, her long lost brother who was said to have drowned years ago, has actually been seen floating about with seals! The story part told by her grandfatherss cousin, Tadgh is quite good. This is a wonderfully well paced movie, and a great film for people of all ages. Buy or rent today!