Pros: Irish folktale, beautiful scenery Cons: rather hard to find
I am speaking with the utmost pride when I say only the Irish could come up with a story like this. Several years ago, I saw the director of this movie on a talk show, describing the film and saying that one of its unique features is that nature is...
This is a wonderful Irish Fairy Tale. If I describe to you what it is about you will think it is so farfetched that you will not want to view the movie. However, if you see the movie on your own, it will be so farfetched it is believeable.
Pros: Absolutely magical story Cons: Runs in fariy tale logic which is not really a bad thing.
The Secret of Roan Innish is a fairy tale so trying to describe the plot is like trying to describe the ocean to someone whose whole experience with water can be summed up with the word "bathtub." There are selkies (seal people); there...
Pros: Wonderful introduction to the more obscure side of Irish myth Cons: none
This is, I think, one of my all-time most favorite movies. I first saw it in college, so it's not only a kids' movie, regardless of its fairy tale quality.
The plot hinges on the disappearance of a child, a child whose roots go back to a...
Pros: Beautiful cinematography, strong performances, unique update of a Celtic myth Cons: Brief child nudity
John Sayles's Secret of Roan Inish is based upon the short story Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry by Rosalie K. Fry, which explored the Celtic legend of the selkie, seals that can turn into humans. Ten-year-old Fiona has been living in the ...
Pros: Directing, Fairy Tales, Little Girl's performance, Ireland, Cinematography Cons: It may confuse some people, the accents may be hard for some to decipher
With the death of her mother, little Irish Fiona is sent to her beloved grandparents house on a small island in Ireland that is not too far away from their old home on the Island Roan Inish (Island of the Seals) where years earlier, her baby brother...
Pros: beautiful story, wonderfully imaginative, beautiful scenery Cons: accents can be difficult to understand. maybe too intense for younger viewers
This is a deeply moving and complex movie. I had heard about it from friends and was surprised when I found it in the children's section of the video store. Personally, I think it is too dark for younger children, but I suppose Blockbuster knows what it...
Pros: got it for free from library Cons: wasted two hours
The scenery is overrated. Only 2 spots are shown. They are annoyingly and consistently repeated. They are pretty but not breathtaking. The movie is very slow and drawn out. I fast-forwarded many times just to get to the point. I watched this movie ...
Pros: Fairy tale set in a real setting, great characters, story telling at it's best Cons: none
This movie captivated me and my daughter, and has done so every time we watch it. The story hauls you in and makes you yearn for an island you've never seen.
The girl is quiet and watchful, but also bold and daring. She has a great belief in her...
It really is a shame that this movie is not more well known. It is on my top 5 list of favorite movies of all time. The little girl Fiona is wonderful, and very believable. Mick Lally as the grandfather is a terrific storyteller, as is John Lynch as the...
Pros: Delightful story - great cinematography - excellent acting Cons: There is nothing which detracts from the enjoyment of this film
In this day and age it is difficult to find children's movies which aren't loaded with gender stereotypical romance and adventure. This movie is a refreshing exception. Driven by a child-like wonder and belief in miracles, the movie is a treat for...
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