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by ramhog , Oct 18 '03
Pros: Great story, great screenplay, wonderful actors
Cons: music may have been overdone at times
“Radio”: A True Story, a Wonderful Movie by Barry Waller I had the opportunity to get an early look at the new film "Radio" starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as James “Radio” Kennedy, a mentally challenged young man who's life, and the lives of the ...
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I like the 11th grade

by tharris70 , Nov 04 '03
Pros: This movie touched my heart and my soul. It is a must see
Cons: You will cry.
I can honestly say that this is probably the best movie I have ever seen. Maybe because it is a true story, maybe because we could learn so much from the movie, maybe because it was so well written - I guess a combination of them all. I know I cannot b ...
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To ease your conscience....

by WBDBaj , Feb 14 '04
Pros: True story, good small town setting
Cons: overacting by Cuba, same old storyline.
Coach Jones tells his daughter that when he was a paperboy for over two years, he ran into a boy in a cage and never said anything. His daughter, who was feeling horribly neglected at this point, finally said she understood her father's time and ...
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This 11th Grader Loved It!

by beachblonde16 , Nov 12 '03
Pros: Acting, Plot, Funny, Heartwarming
Cons: You will cry. The movie itself is sort of long.
"Radio" is the type of movie that you see previews and just know that it's going to be a heart-warming classic. Cuba Gooding Jr. is amazing as he plays (probably his best performance yet) Radio. What I liked about this movie is that it was so real. It sho ...
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True Dedication of Heart

by johnhighway , Oct 25 '03
Pros: Love, relationships, family, kinship.
Cons: the awful truth of how society can be toward people of dispositions.
Basic Synopsis: In 1976, a football dedicated South Carolina town is looking toward Coach Harold Jones (Ed Harris) to bring a winning season for the town high school's football team. In comes James 'Radio' Kennedy (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), a mentally ...
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Who ever thought a "Radio" could be so sad?

by catface13 , Mar 28 '05
Pros: Very sad story...but get's the message through to everyone.
Cons: A bit too sad for me and sometimes a bit boring.
This movie is about a a man who is mentally challenged. The movie does not give his real name, but his nick name is Radio since he loves radios. Radio does not talk because of a unfortunate event in which the movie does not explain. For fun Radio ...
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You can't go wrong with Radio
by erkcuf ,Nov 04 '03
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
This is without a doubt one of the best and most compelling movies that I have ever seen in a long time! And to think that its all true is even better!

The acting overall was award winning every actor did a fantastic performance with this one, oh and who could forget Ed Harris, he was great too.

The overall presentation of the movie was compelling and yet at the same time sad. All the things that happen to this poor guy makes you feel sorry for him. I think this movie falls into the same category as that one with Tom Hanks where he plays a slow minded guy, as a matter of fact the plot reminded me a bit of that movie.

There is nothing bad about this movie, no sex, nudity, or violence. A real family oriented movie, there is one scene that is not for children's eyes, though its nothing really.

A definite must see!!

Running time is just under 2 hrs
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Radio , A Blockbuster ?
by METALMAN123 ,Oct 29 '03
Pros: Descent acting, some funny parts, heartwarming story, Ed Harris
Cons: Descent acting, Debra winger not so good , Radio ?
The previews on TV were great ! and the movie was OK. It was like a lifetime movie of the week! All Dialog no action, suspense, lot's of Drama though. If you like a complete dialog movie this is for you , the price of a matinee maybe worth it. A full admission of an evening show don't spend the $$$ not worth your hard earnings. Cuba Gooding did an OK job,he likes both kinds of pies and his vocabulary amazingly gets better in a short period of time. The best part was seeing the real Radio at the end of the movie. WAIT FOR VIDEO is my suggestion.
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Radio starring Cuba Gooding a Excellent movie that will touch your heart.
by sonya35m ,Nov 04 '03
Pros: Never judge a person by there external exterior.
Cons: Disabilities can be overcame.

I found this movie to tell a story about someone that was different but really the same. Cuba Gooding played a retarded boy "Radio" that was looking for love and most of all wanted to be excepted and a part of something meaningful.

Also, a mother that was struggling to keep them comfortable but not able to put in the time with him. Because she had to work 10 or more hours a day.

Having a disability sometime make people make fun of you because you are not what they appear to normal.

If you thought Gooding was good in Jerry McGuire and/or Men of Honors you have not seen anything. Make sure you have plenty of extra tissue with you. It is a family movie for all ages.
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Acceptance, learning, love
by Dougy_Dog ,Nov 09 '03
Pros: Photography, Radio's acting.
Cons: Slow, relationship development not realistic
I found the movie touching and emotional, with its theme of the universal human need for acceptance and love. The process of learning to understand and accept differences, rather than rejection, was also well shown.

To me the action was a bit slow, and the character developments not done well. My wife enjoyed it totally.
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MAYBE CUBA GOODING JR'S OSCAR TICKET
by mrphatt ,Nov 29 '03
Pros: Refreshing to see Cuba in a different type of Film Role
Cons: none
Cuba Gooding Jr "RADIO" taking a crack at Oscar type Roles in Film. I think he just might of made the right choice. Ed Harris always giving a strong performance, just might be the train ticket to get this movie there to the Oscar station. A heart warming story that just teaches us once again , that judging something we don't know only makes us retarded.
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