Review of Angela's Ashes (1999) by Brantly M — 18 Jun 2007

Just as beautiful and amazing as the book... And just as hilarious.

This review of Angela's Ashes (1999) was written by Brantly M on 18 Jun 2007.

Angela's Ashes has generally received positive reviews.

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By Les E (496) on 06 Jan 2012

Emily Watson does a super job here as the struggling mother. The story is both funny and desperate and shows Ireland at the time very well…

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By Leena L (663) on 07 Mar 2012

A poignant movie with stunning performances throughout. Dark, bleak, funny, sad and redeeming…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 12 Sep 2016

Very Depressing , possibly one of the sadist Movies I have ever seen.Heartbreaking but really good about the things a Mother will do to save…

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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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By Chris R (1,477) on 13 Sep 2014

Gave me insight into my heritage and the struggles faced but not as moving as you'd think…

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By J. Eric W (49) on 27 Nov 2010

Found myself incredibly bored - won't read the book…

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By Kathryn R (165) on 11 Nov 2010

Phenomenal film. Conveys thoughts and emotions that are relatable to Irish Catholics and probably anyone who remembers childhood…

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By Justin P (579) on 02 Mar 2011

I can't believe I put off watching this movie so long…

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By Ugi S (106) on 27 Apr 2014

I would watch this again. Very good film about the heart wrenching childhood of Frank McCourt in Ireland…

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By Paul A (1,065) on 26 May 2012

Funny and entertaining, wish there was a part 2 for the movie, there is for the book…

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