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I Am Sam

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Region Code: 1

UPC: 794043553721

Catalog #: DL1867953

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary), English DTS 5.1

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Review

Penn's go-for-broke performance as a mentally challenged father fighting for custody of his seven-year-old daughter can barely compensate for the film's manipulative, sentimental streak. Getting past the idea that Penn's Sam would have gone unnoticed for that long by authorities in raising a child, the story never connects emotionally or truthfully. Pfeiffer's corporate lawyer who's charmed by Sam, ultimately defending him in court, can only be the fiction of an American Bar Association's good will campaign, and Sam's group of friends are clichéd and nearly insulting. The ensemble tries hard, but there are just too many false notes.

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DVD Widescreen: $13.49  (Platinum Series)

  • Availability:  Usually ships in
    5-10 days
  • Close Caption:  Yes
  • Region Code:  1
  • UPC: 794043553721
  • Catalog #: DL1867953

    • Studio :  New Line

  • Languages:  English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) ,  English DTS 5.1
  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85
  • Extras: Deleted Scenes
  • Features:
  • Audio commentary: by Jessie Nelson; deleted scenes also have optional commentary

Keywords

Drama

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TLA Rating: 2 Stars

2001, 134 min

Country:  US

Studio :  New Line

Cast:  Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Laura Dern, Richard Schiff, Doug Hutchison, Loretta Devine

Director:  Jessie Nelson

Screenwriter:  Kristine Johnson, Jessie Nelson