Review of Angela's Ashes (1999) by Jackie E — 08 Feb 2007

You have to watch this movie, it's a true story that's amazing...

This review of Angela's Ashes (1999) was written by Jackie E on 08 Feb 2007.

Angela's Ashes has generally received positive reviews.

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By Roger D (45) on 02 Jun 2011

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By Ugi S (106) on 27 Apr 2014

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Never more than a dull, paint-by-numbers, overly literal transcription of the book…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 07 Nov 2012

Good film, it was better than what I thought, I don't usually like films like this, I've got it on DVD, Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Pauline…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 07 Jun 2015

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By Carrie S (163) on 09 Jun 2011

A heartbreaking look at growing up in Ireland indeed…

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By Ellen B (95) on 29 May 2011

What a sad story. I can't even imagine any child having to got through such a horrible childhood…

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