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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 08 Dec 2005

Like the cerebral palsy-stricken Irish artist Christy Brown of My Left Foot, Daniel Day-Lewis' Oscar-winning role, Ami is forced to fight such…

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By Rob G (267) on 07 Dec 2005

A great uplifting movie. Ami inspires us all to remember our purpose and find gratitude in life and our natural will to life…

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By Les Wright (65) for culturevulture.net (793) on 03 Dec 2005

Ami seems to be very much The Poster Boy for himself, but not for the severely disabled in general, even though this will easily, if erroneously,…

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By Sheri Linden (962) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 02 Dec 2005

Its intimate, home-movie feel might fit better on the small screen when HBO/Cinemax slots it on the cable schedule…

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By Ernest Hardy (466) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 01 Dec 2005

Despite Menkin's clear belief that he's crafted a rousing true-life drama, his film plays like a cliché-ridden, painfully self-conscious Hollywood…

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 28 Nov 2005

There are some very moving scenes, and Ankilewitz' emotional and physical strength is certainly inspiring…

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By Ron Wilkinson (582) for Monsters and Critics (513) on 28 Nov 2005

Mid-life crisis takes on a completely new meaning when a skin and bones muscular dystrophy victim risks death for one last Harley ride and…

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By Sharonb. (5) on 24 Nov 2005

The most hopegiving, inspirational and moving film I have ever seen. Don't listen to those cinical reviewers - it is a jam…

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Reel.com (1,232) on 23 Nov 2005

While more video diary than polished documentary, it's nonetheless an absorbing, painful, and inspiring look at Ami's impossible trek across…

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By Donald J. Levit (489) for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (1,771) on 18 Nov 2005

Chronicles the inspirational adventure of a remarkable man…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 01 Nov 2005

Dani Menkin's documentary tracks his odyssey, which by nature is hard to be cynical about. Still, the feature feels padded even at 70 minutes…

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