Review of I Am Sam (2014) by Kathleen C — 15 Jun 2015

Such a good film, one of Penn's best.

This review of I Am Sam (2014) was written by Kathleen C on 15 Jun 2015.

I Am Sam has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ibraheem M (533) on 02 Jun 2014

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By Cody H (507) on 04 Jun 2016

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By Tristan M (504) on 03 Feb 2015

Penn is a hit or miss actor with me and I would consider this a hit but not as much as his outstanding performance in Milk…

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By Javier F (348) on 13 Mar 2014

I saw this movie in a Ethics class when I was around 13 years old and thought it was a very deep and moving film that generated a debate among…

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By Sherry M (113) on 02 Apr 2017

O.K. - only ow many mentally handicapped stories to we need? The little girl was very good. Good acting all around, but story a bit trite…

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By Brinn O (177) on 04 Jun 2016

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By Mo J (29) on 28 Apr 2016

Iparxi kati kalitero apo auri tin taineia?? Mallon oxi... Epiko aristourgima pou tha to vlepo ksana kai ksana kai ksana…

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