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"It`s a sensational performance, and [Penn] illumines a movie that sometimes seems in danger of descending into modish Hollywood political correctness." -- Michael Wilmington, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"This one is a keeper. Anyone who`s ever been a parent or a child will be reaching for the tissue." -- Widgett Walls, NEEDCOFFEE.COM
"The movie`s magic is that we feel more rewarded than manipulated." -- Bruce Westbrook, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Oh man, I laughed, I cried....sheesh!!
Man that kid was awesome! Sean was good too.
To prepare for the role of Sam Dawson, Sean Penn became a regular visitor to L.A. Goal, a center for adults with developmental disabilities, during the shoot.
Dakota Fenning was amazing, such talent for someone so young.
I thought the movie was wonderful, Sean Penn does an amazing job! Oscar material!!
A great movie. One of the 10 best movies of the year. Probably an oscar nomination for Sean Penn. The soundtrack fill with songs from the Beatles bring an atmosphere so sweet. Everybody was singing while the songs were playing.
To prepare for the role of Sam Dawson, Sean Penn became a regular visitor to L.A. Goal, a center for adults with developmental disabilities, during the shoot.