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The Magdalene Sisters

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In Theaters: August 1, 2003

R | Drama | 1h 59m

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User rating: October 1, 2003

One of the REALIST Movies I have seen all year! With some of the most Oscar worthy performances ever! Controversial, heartrentching, real, Girl interupted meets Agnes of god. Not the most cheerful movies ever, so don`t go if your down. Go if you are a realist, regarding 1960`s Ireland & Religions hipocrasy! AAA++++

User rating: September 29, 2003

Being of Irish heritage, I was disturbed by learning this about Ireland. My whole family is devout catholics, and they have always spoke highly of the Irish and Catholic church, and yet I`ve heard stories of how abusive/strict/legalistic the nuns were. I could almost accept this occuring if it had happend in the 1800`s or early 1900`s, but it more difficult to accept knowing this was occuring in the 60`s to 90`s and America, being the freedom fighter that we are, allowed this to take place. It`s horrifying.

User rating: September 16, 2003

I left the theater angry, angry with a Church whose long history has been less than "Christian" and angry with the drunken fathers and sons of Ireland. Frank McCourt set the stage for me with his book "Angela`s Ashes."

User rating: September 10, 2003

Yet more evidence to show the pain and injustice done in the name of religion. I think it`s karma that many of the abuses and atrocities committed by representatives of the Catholic church are finally coming to light. At this rate, the Catholic church will be out of business in America within 20 years--maybe sooner. Why would we want to keep this kind of pain and abuse around?

User rating: September 10, 2003

Hi, I am sorry i am not good in english.. That was a wonderful movie, but it is really depressed and very sad movie. I love to watch true story movie. i am glad they made this movie so all poeple could learn and know about true history of what happened in past time... I really like this movie and I am giving 4 stars...

User rating: September 7, 2003

I was horrified and saddened to learn that these "Laundries" went on until the 1990`s. I am gladdened by the fact that Peter Mullan brought The Magdalene Sisters bleak story to light. God help those women.

User rating: August 27, 2003

A disturbing exaggerated and distasteful mockery of the Catholic church

User rating: August 24, 2003

Sadly, this is based on a true story. Even more sadly, the film makers have distorted the truth and neglected the whole truth for the sake of selling tickets.

User rating: August 16, 2003

Sad but true telling tale of how unwed mothers were treated in the 1960s. The telling of these stories are long overdue. Excellent story.