The Secret of Roan Inish
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Movie Reviews of The Secret of Roan Inish
Movie Review: Excellent. Best movie ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is still my very favorite movie after so many years.. And I tend to be someone who prefers movies about car chases, sword fights, and things blowing up. All the Sayles films I have seen have been very good: "Tombstone", "Men With Guns".. but "Roan Inish" really sets the bar where I doubt anyone will ever come close. Really a shame the bigger production firms have not realized that a good movie comes from things like a good script, direction, and acting.. instead of from things like CGI, incessant pop-culture references, and casting famous actors who are still not right for the part no matter how famous. I will never stop enjoying this movie.Movie Review: Secret of Roan Inish
Summary: 5 Stars
A wonderful Irish tale of a family that lost and found a way of life and a small child who drifted out to sea. The little brother, Jamie, lives with help of the sea creatures and, I suspect, an uncle to make sure their way of life was preserved and renewed. Fisherman all on their home island of Roan Inish. You'll find joy, tears, hope and the innocent courage of children who will not give up the search for Jamie's homecoming. My favorite movie. It will touch a good heart. The Secret of Roan InishMovie Review: The Secret of Roan Inish
Summary: 5 Stars
Set on the West Coast of Ireland in the late 1940s, John Sayles' splendid "Secret" tracks one youngster's attempt to uncover a mystery that sheds light both on her family's history and the fate of her little brother. This intimate, deliberately paced fable casts its spell gradually, but leaves you warm and satisfied. The film benefits from lush cinematography by Haskell Wexler, and first-rate turns from Jeni Courtney as Fiona and Mick Lally as kindly grandfather Hugh. If you love the water and believe in magic, watch this small gem of a movie by the director of "Lone Star" and "Matewan."Movie Review: Magical Irish Folk Tale
Summary: 5 Stars
This well-told folk tale incorporates the use oral tradition, flashback, Irish music, and lighting with well intended camera angles to tell a magical story. One is captured by the ruggedly beautiful Irish setting and the dynamic characters. Fiona, a young girl, is brave and determined. She makes a great protagonist for a young audience. Grandfather, with his oral story telling talent, regales family tales and history in a way that comes alive through the use of flashbacks. The story's mystery is suspenseful throughout. Young audience as well as old will enjoy this cinematic treat.Movie Review: An endearing movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never been to Ireland. My grandfather lived on the East Coast of Ireland prior to emigrating to Boston. I can just imagine him pushing his boat into the water and fishing for himself and his family. They may have relied on the sea for their survival as did the family in this movie. Moving off their island to survive was more than an emotional hardship. The wishing to return to their island, their home, was not just a dream anymore. Home meant their own island, their family, their livelihood as before. There is no place like home and this movie captures that.