Lynden Report post Posted February 6, 2007 It was a very touching and well acted out movie. Initially I found it weird, and I though it was because I knew Sigourney Weaver wasn't autistic, but what it actually was that I found it disconcerting to see an adult displaying some of exactly the same behaviours as Logan does now at 3.5. I guess it kind of makes you think of what life might be like for your child as an adult. Definitely worth watching. Lynne x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted February 6, 2007 that is one film i keep meaning to watch,ive heard many good reviews about it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted February 6, 2007 I'd ordered it - and it came through the leterbox this morning. Really, really good film - it'll stay with me for quite a while. Definately worth a watch Found myself laughing sooo much one minute, and then all misty eyed the next. It's lovely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted February 7, 2007 (edited) Another film I love is 'I Am Sam', about an autistic man and his daughter. Stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfieffer and the wonderful Dakota Fanning. Boho Edited February 7, 2007 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortie Report post Posted February 7, 2007 Bought Snow cake today,planning on watching it later when everyone else is in bed,so i can watch in peace!!Been a mad house today!!one of DD's was 16 today so people in and out since 4o'clock!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbrown Report post Posted February 7, 2007 It's definitely worth watching. I caught it during it's micro-run at the cinema last year and yesterday I got the DVD and watched it again. Even better second time around. MB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortie Report post Posted February 8, 2007 Watched it last night,thought it was a good film but i think it would of been better if the lead part had been done by an actress that wasn't so well known,it put me off a bit because i know Sigourney Weaver isn't Autistic,i think i would of enjoyed it more if i didn't know the actress so well!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted February 8, 2007 Another reason I really like 'I Am Sam', is the fact that 2 of the supporting actors have special needs (one man has Downs Syndrome and the other has MLD, I think). Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Ordered Snow Cake yesterday, should be with me on Wednesday. Haven't seen it before but there have been some good reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UltraMum Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I'm watching it at the moment - in 20 minute sessions. It's a good film but i'm not so sure NT people without much contact with autism would 'get' the autistic side so well. i also feel a bit like Linda is some sort of peepshow ... makes me uneasy. i'll report back when I've seen it all as I've another 30 minutes to watch at some point. Don't know what the dog has eaten but I'm going to have to vacate the lounge until the smell clears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deedee Report post Posted February 19, 2007 My copy arrived this morning and I'm dying to watch it but with it being halfterm I have no chance yet!! I've been really looking forward to watching it as I've read so much hype about her performance etc.Just hoping now it won't be a disappointment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 really want to see it need 2 order my copy wen i get pd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted February 23, 2007 What an amazing film...I thoroughly recommend it. One of the best films I've seen in a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 I was amazed at Sigourney Weavers uncanny resemblance to Roz Blackburn. Sigourney Weaver spent time with her learning how to portray an adult woman with Autism and having seen Roz in real life and on video, she got it down pretty well. I thought that the parents were protrayed very well and loved the young girl who played the daughters character. HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) Another reason I really like 'I Am Sam', is the fact that 2 of the supporting actors have special needs (one man has Downs Syndrome and the other has MLD, I think). Boho Bid - I've been let out for good behaviour.. ..Little monkey is away this weekend. And i found I am Sam at the famous DVD place... Looking forward to watching it - . Sigourney Weaver spent time with her learning how to portray an adult woman with Autism and having seen Roz in real life and on video, she got it down pretty well. Helen - i agree Edited February 23, 2007 by smiley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Smiley, let me know what you think of I Am Sam! I really enjoyed Snowcake, too...although Jester did say 'That's what it's like living with you' when Linda was straightening things around her house!! Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
