Review of In America (2003) by Mike S — 19 Mar 2011
Jim Sheridan brings to life this tale of an Irish families move to New York to find the "American Dream." We soon learn that there has been a tragedy befall this sweet family and their son Jack is no longer with them.
Johnny, the father is an aspiring actor who hops around from audition to audition trying to score a part. Sarah the mom (played wonderfully by Samantha Morton) takes a job in a nearby ice cream shop. Their two daughters bring joy and hope to the family.
On Halloween they confront the loud, angry artist Mateo (an even better performance from Hounsou). He is soon changed and becomes a part of the family. The film is mystical while still being firmly trenched in reality.
You fall in love with the family and feel their pain as they struggle to make a life. Sheridan pulls a new trick out of his hat and creates amazing music montages to rival Scoresese or Tarantino. He masterfully makes minutia in monumental film making as my heart was beating into my throat during the carnival scene, begging for Johnny to make the shot.
"In America" is human, funny, honest and magic with the innocence of a child.
This review of In America (2003) was written by Mike S on 19 Mar 2011.
In America has generally received very positive reviews.
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