Review of Angela's Ashes (1999) by Bruce M — 05 Jun 2007

Great autobiographical drama. Awesome acting.

This review of Angela's Ashes (1999) was written by Bruce M on 05 Jun 2007.

Angela's Ashes has generally received positive reviews.

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By Naughtia N (212) on 19 Dec 2010

Miserable and down right sad and that's why I love it. This emotion tale is one to remember. A MUST WATCH…

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By Blandy L (14) on 12 Aug 2015

This is a must watch. I am a total sucker for true stories and this story was just... it was brilliant, tragic, inspiring…

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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 Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 20 Jun 2012

Seems populated yet uninhabited; the only real star is the gloom…

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By Andre D (1,970) on 16 Aug 2015

La adaptación de Alan Parker (Expreso de Medianoche, The Wall) de Las Cenizas de Ángela, es definitivamente, una experiencia diferente a…

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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 Vinni C (5) on 09 Feb 2011

A história é incrível, o livro deve ser muito bom…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 28 Jan 2012

Very well made movie. From the same director of The Commitments. I highly recommend this film…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 26 Feb 2016

It reveals the bleak early life of author, Frank McCourt. A fairly well-made film, but it was a bit too depressing for me…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 18 Oct 2011

Very true to the book. Yes, Mr. McCourt, I won't argue with you, the poor Irish childhood might be the worst of all…

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