Stylish but barely mediocre overall

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

My Left Foot: The Story Of Chris BrownThere are very few features that are known for its stand-out performance that has touched thousands of heart and this is one of them. The writing is compelling; even though of familiar structure that follows up the same rudimentary process that a usual biography does, but is still adaptive and exhilarating, especially when created a dramatic sequences that is not only poetic but rhymes too, to the tone of it which shows the passion and enthusiasm of the makers on telling the story. It may be short on technical aspects like sound department and editing, but surprisingly it barely factors in, as the audience finds itself in the awe of the performance, for the most of the time. Jim Sheridan; the screenwriter and director, is in his A game and brings out the best possible outcome in each and every frame of it. As mentioned earlier, there is no flinching on the excellence and hard work of Daniel Day Lewis's acting skills and his love towards the craft of it. My Left Foot: The Story Of Chris Brown is a writhing response to an imperishable question, not asked by the strangers residing in the society but the loved ones who too are any human than us.

This film surprised me. I avoided it for a long time because it got so much praise and I had read the book and didn't want to be disappointed.I was wrong.This film surpassed any expectations I could have had. The acting is phenomenal. Daniel Day-Lewis showed me with this film he may be the best actor of our time (perhaps all time?). His showing of Christy Brown is astonishing. Moreover, he was able to convey that Christy was in fact not a likeable person. He was an angry, sometimes deranged and jealous alcoholic who hated how the world saw him despite all the obstacles he overcame.It should be noted that the the supporting cast were exceptional as well. Christy's parents and siblings all had a nice connection and it displayed the family just as it was. It was touching to see the times when they supported one another and Christy, in spite of his moodiness.The only part I didn't like is how they made the ending so perfect and "happily ever after." In reality, Christy ended up dying a sad alcoholic, abused mentally, physically and emotionally by his unfaithful wife. I understand why they did this, but the truth is always best - no matter how harsh.

I watched 6 movies of Daniel Day Lewis including My Left Foot , and of those six only one I thought it was great , the rest was good, nice and average , I expected more from My Left Foot , more is a cool movie , even the movie does not be long, it left me a little bored , the initial moments are interesting , showing the origin of the main character , the acting is good , highlight to Daniel Day-Lewis that their performance is usually better than the film itself , the direction is competent , the soundtrack is very good , photography and beautiful , the script has many problems , some rather superficial dialogues , more My Left Foot is a cool movie , with a very exciting story . Note 7.1

Notable for marking the commencement of Daniel Day-Lewis' personal version of method acting, My Left Foot presents the widely acclaimed actor pushing himself to the extreme in what is undoubtedly one of the proudest works of his acting career. And even though the film doesn't have anything else to offer, the performances are strong enough to keep the viewers engaged.Based on the autobiography of the same name, My Left Foot tells the story of Christy Brown; an Irishman who was born with cerebral palsy but despite his handicap went on to become an artist & writer, all with the help of the only thing he could fully control: his left foot. The film covers his upbringing in a poor family, his daily struggles, discovery of new passions & also his stint with love.Wonderfully directed by Jim Sheridan, the film is heartwarming & heartbreaking at the same time, and is an inspiring insight into the life of Christy Brown that makes the viewers go through various emotions, but pity isn't one of them. The technical aspects are finely executed & have nothing special going on but it's in the performances where the film manages to make the most lasting impression.There are three key performances that are worth noting here. First is Daniel Day-Lewis who delves into his character like never before & plays him from inside-out. Next is Brenda Fricker who strongly chips in as Christy's mother. And last we have Hugh O'Connor who is as good as Day-Lewis for his portrayal of young Christy Brown sets up a perfect stage for Day-Lewis to take over.On an overall scale, My Left Foot is a touching tale about the indomitable will of the human spirit to triumph against all odds, and succeeds mainly because of the unforgettable performances from its highly committed cast. But even if the film is entirely dependent on its acting strength, it still makes up for a rich cinematic experience that comes as a must for Daniel Day-Lewis' admirers as well as critics.