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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 Mary Carr (Ruth McCabe). There's no sugarcoating in My Left Foot: Brown, a heavy drinker, was by no means lovable. 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 co-scripted with Shane Connaughton from Christy Brown's autobiography. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating:

R (adult situations/language)

Genre:

Art House & International,

Drama

Directed By:

Jim Sheridan

Written By:

Shane Connaughton,

Jim Sheridan

In Theaters:

Sep 13, 1989 wide

On Disc/Streaming:

Aug 16, 2005

Runtime:

103 minutes

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HBO Video

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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis

as

Christy Brown

Brenda Fricker

as

Mrs. Brown

Ray McAnally

as

Mr. Brown

Ruth McCabe

as

Mary

Fiona Shaw

as

Dr. Eileen Cole

Eanna MacLiam

as

Old Benny

Alison Whelan

as

Old Sheila

Declan Croghan

as

Old Tom

Hugh O'Conor

as

Young Christy

Cyril Cusack

as

Lord Castlewelland

Owen Sharp

as

Young Tom

Darren McHugh

as

Young Benny

Sarah Cronin

as

Girl Friend

Keith O'Conor

as

Young Brian

Marie Conmee

as

Sadie

Adrian Dunbar

as

Peter

Kirsten Sheridan

as

Young Sharon

Jacinta Whyte

as

Jenny

Julie Hale

as

Rachel

Tom Hickey

as

Priest

Ulick O'Connor

as

Critic

Lucy Vigne Welsh

as

Petra

Daniel Reardon

as

Tony

Phelim Drew

as

Brian

Patrick Laffan

as

Barman

Derry Power

as

Customer in Bar

Eileen Colgan

as

Nan

Sara Cronin

as

Girl Friend

Jean Doyle

as

Woman with Pram

Britta Smith

as

Nurse

Conor Lambert

as

Punch and Judy Puppeteer

Martin Dunne

as

Waiter

Simon Kelly

as

Liam

Eileen Kohlmann

as

Violinist

Margaret Lyons

as

Pianist

Patricia Higgins

as

Violist

Hilery O'Donovan

as

Cellist

Don King

as

Double Bassist

Charlie Roberts

as

Mourner #1

Jer O'Leary

as

Mourner #2

Milt Fleming

as

Mourner #3

Jenny Byrne

Linda Walker

Albert Kavanagh

Joe Swan

Rita Lowe

Gerard Hourigan

Dawn Kursinczy

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Critic Reviews for My Left Foot

All Critics (35)
| Top Critics (7)

| Fresh (34)
| Rotten (1)
| DVD (15)

All performances are on the mark in this perfect little film.

Mar 26, 2009

| Full Review…

Variety Staff

Variety

Top Critic

For all his character's travails the film as a whole winds up surprisingly upbeat.

Mar 10, 2008

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Top Critic

Day Lewis' re-creation of writer/painter Christy Brown's condition is so precise, so detailed and so matter-of-fact that it transcends the carping about casting an actor without cerebral palsy.

Jun 24, 2006

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Time Out

Top Critic

An intelligent, beautifully acted adaptation of Christy Brown's first book.

May 20, 2003

| Rating: 4/5

Vincent Canby

New York Times

Top Critic

Not only does Day-Lewis master the physical aspects of the role, the minute-to-minute struggle of almost complete paralysis, he lives the painful genesis of an artistic character.

Jan 1, 2000

| Full Review…

Desson Thomson

Washington Post

Top Critic

Jim Sheridan's My Left Foot must be the most passionately empathetic film about a physical affliction ever made.

Jan 1, 2000

| Full Review…

Hal Hinson

Washington Post

Top Critic

Gritty yet uplifting tale of artist with cerebral palsy.

Apr 1, 2015

| Rating: 5/5

| Full Review…

Andrea Beach

Common Sense Media

Despite fine performances from Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker, My Left Foot is a middling biopic that takes a rather superficial look at the extraordinary life of Christy Brown, never daring to go deeper into what made him tick.

Jan 12, 2015

| Rating: 3/5

| Full Review…

Jeff Beck

Examiner.com

A fairly generic biopic with an amazing turn by Daniel Day-Lewis.

Aug 15, 2011

| Rating: 3/4

| Full Review…

Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Deviating from the standard Hollywood biopic, Sheridan's chronicle told with candor, realism, and humor the story of paraplegic writer-artist Christy Brown, embodied in a tour-de-force Oscar-winning performance by Daniel Day-Lewis.

Mar 26, 2009

| Rating: A

| Full Review…

Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

[The film] leaves one with an overwhelming sense of the miraculousness of life and of this man's spirit.

Mar 10, 2008

| Rating: 4/5

| Full Review…

Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

Even if all My Left Foot had to offer was Day-Lewis's performance, it'd be a must-see movie.

Mar 10, 2008

| Rating: 4/5

| Full Review…

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Audience Reviews for My Left Foot

"My Left Foot" may not be the most authentic biopic if you've dug a little bit into the real life of Christy Brown (especially the ending), but Daniel Day-Lewis expectedly keeps you glued to the screen, adding true believability to such an anguished character.

Sam Barnett

Super Reviewer

My Left Foot is a stunning real life drama about author and artist Christy Brown. This is superb picture that is brilliantly acted by method actor Daniel Day-Lewis, who would subsequently win an Academy Award for his performance as the adult Brown. For his role, Lewis would study Cerebral Palsy patients for two months and go as far as being fed by someone else. The result is impressive. I've been living with Cerebral Palsy all my life, and though it's not as extreme as Christy Brown case, I found Daniel Day-Lewis' performance to be accurate, well done and superb. I have a minor case of CP, kind of like RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad, but I've lived long enough with CP to notice that all the movements, and muscle spasms that Daniel Day-Lewis made, were dead on. You would swear that he had CP. This is a compelling true story about someone who overcomes great odds to achieve something great in the face of adversity. This is a well crafted movie that is a stunning piece of cinema and is worth seeing if you love stories of triumph, then this is a must see for you. Daniel Day-Lewis is a stunning actor, and his method is legendary and he definitely deserved that Oscar. My Left Foot is an excellent, flawless film that for me, anyways stood out because I related to Christy Brown on a more personal level. For the average viewer, I strongly recommend this one as well, and each viewer can take something special from this movie. This is a very inspirational movie that delivers solid Drama, with a few humorous bits to make for a memorable viewing experience that you soon won't forget. If you come across My Left Foot, definitely check it out, you won't regret it.

Alex roy

Super Reviewer

Cerebral palsy makes a pathetic lump of a lower class Irishman, but his family makes a man of him and do it against the odds. While Daniel Day-Lewis is at turns indeed fiery and feisty as the lead, Hugh O'Conor is blow for blow as the artist as a child. Pretty good stuff.

Kevin M. Williams

Super Reviewer

My Left Foot is an inspiring, well made drama about a man with cerebral palsy and the only limb in his body which he can fully control is his left foot. Nominated for 5 Academy Awards and winning 2 of them, My Left Foot was a huge win for critics and audiences alike. With stupendous acting from Daniel-Day Lewis and a breakthrough performance from Brenda Fricker, My Left Foot not only proved to be an excellent film, but an emotionally captivating drama about believing in yourself and never giving up.

The acting within this movie was amazing. Daniel-Day Lewis won his first Oscar from his performance in this film, and would win one more 17 years later. His ability to move and act like a man with cerebral palsy was amazing, and in one intense scene at a restaurant in which he acted just like a child stole the show. He proved to be one of the best actors out there, as many you RT goers have said in blogs, but I have only seen one other film of his (Gangs of New York), and that performance blew me away. So I was completely surprised when I saw this film and this performance, for it topped Gangs of New York, and he became one of the best actors of all time in my mind. Brenda Fricker did an excellent job as well, showing how loyal the character of a mother is, and how emotionally touching they can be. And although she hasn't made any other great acting gigs within her life, she is still a one of a kind actor with a real tendency to make great performances. I also thoroughly enjoyed Fiona Shaw's performance, as she did amazing job acting within the restaurant scene, which I adored.

The story itself is very strange. The opening scene might make one turn away from this film (for I almost did), because it's a bit disgusting staring at a man's foot for three whole minutes. But as you give this film time, and as the story goes on, you get very engrossed in the film. If this film was made in present time, with well done cinematography and editing, then this film would've been a masterpiece. The character development is phenomenal. I loved the growth and the attachment you have toward the characters within the film. It follows this man's life, and it shows how much he changes and how much mature he gets, and it's really a nice aspect to the film. But that brings me to the point of my favorite, most dramatic scene in the film; the restaurant scene. At one point in the film, the attitude of the film shoots up from a happy, every-things-going-well scenario, to a sad, angry kind of moment. Now, I don't want to ruin the scene for you, but it's the scene in which Daniel's acting is the best, the story is the best, and the overall change in character development is the best. I loved the scene, and I hope everyone who reads this does, too.

In the end, this film is a very well done movie, but would've been much better if made in present time. I found the last scene in the film to have been my least favorite part, though. Now, I know many of you might disagree with this, but I think this last part was a bit to rushed. It also seemed a little cheesy, for after everything that happened in his life, all of a sudden, everything seems alright. I didn't like it much, but feel happy to disagree, for I would like to read your comments on this scene. All in all, My Left Foot deserved its spot on the nomination for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but I really couldn't see it having a win for Best Picture. With an inspiring story, well acting cast, but alright cinematrapghy and editing, I give My Left Foot a 75%. Thanks for reading!

If you still don't understand why I gave this film a 75%, please visit this blog below:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/user/935623/blogs/?id=703501

shahmeer hashmat

Super Reviewer

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My Left Foot Quotes

Mrs. Brown:	You break my heart Christy Brown. Sometimes I think you ARE me heart!
Mrs. Brown:	You break my heart Christy Brown. Sometimes I think you are me heart!

Christy Brown:

Get in that car before I kick your ass

Mary Carr:	And you typed all of it with your left foot?
Christy Brown:	I didn't do it with me nose.

Mrs. Brown:

If I could give you my legs, I'd gladly take yours.

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