Ian Michael Smith,
Joseph Mazzello,
Ashley Judd,
Oliver Platt,
David Strathairn
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This comedy-drama features a narration by Jim Carrey, looking back to childhood in a manner similar to the narration on TV's The Wonder Years. The film is the directorial debut of writer Mark Steven J... read more
Directed by: Mark Johnson, Mark Steven Johnson
Release Date: September 11, 1998
Keywords:
sad,
simon birch,
ian michael,
john irving,
michael smith,
Simon Birch ,
Ian Michael Smith,
John Irving ,
Prayer For Owen
DVD Release Date: May 18, 1999
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November 21, 2011Simon Birch, is a comedy-drama that tries with intensity move the audience and captivate the heart, but the sentimentalist spoiler the entire movie. Despite have good intentions, Simon Birch becomes boring and awfully emotional. Rotten.
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June 15, 2011With good intentions and well meaning written all over it, this one is like a bowl of corn flakes, a little soggy. "Boyhood chums face some of life's challenges" might be a kind way to describe it, and though it has it's moments ultimately it sinks under the weight of it's own c... read more
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August 28, 2010A very boring and unspired film. This is suposed to be emotionally charged, hell this is just a stupid boring film with no direction. The midget in this film is annoying and ugly as fuck, and the storyline and is beyond terrible, sappy and stupid. Theres some terrific actors in ... read more
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March 10, 2010fb733768972One of the most touching movies of the decade, because all of the acting is great, and it really helps with a great story to go along with it!
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September 24, 2009It has its moments but you really should read the John Irving novel "A Prayer For Owen Meany". If they had stuck to the book it would have been so much better! Ian Michael Smith was excellent though!
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August 15, 2009I often wonder if my favorite genre of movies is drama, action, or horror. It'd be a 3-sided toss up for me - I'm always in the mood for any of the three. Simon Birch is a favorite of mine in the genre of drama as we follow the sad story of Simon and then get into the struggles a... read more
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April 18, 2009Underrated little film that was inspired by John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany. If you haven't yet read the book you'll love the film. Director Mark Steven Johnson took the story in an entirely different direction.
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Critic Reviews
February 7, 2003
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
September 17, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Wonderfully performed and syrupy sweet
March 3, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A rare and wonderful testament to the ardor and resilience of faith. In these times, that is enough to cheer about. Full Review
January 1, 2000
David N. Butterworth, rec.arts.movies.reviews
Not as good as the book, but not bad either. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Elias Savada, Nitrate Online
Simon Birch's bark shrivels under the weight of its two-hour length and dramatically under-developed script. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Bruce Feld, Film Journal International
Simon Birch packs the dramatic impact of a mayonnaise sandwich on white bread. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
May be a bit too sweet for its own good. Full Review
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