❝I have made myself articulate and understood to people in many parts of the world, and this is something we all wish to do whether we're crippled or not. Yet, like everyone else, I am acutely conscious sometimes of my own isolation, even in the midst of people. And I often give up hope of ever being able to really communicate with them.❞
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I'm making my way slowly through Daniel Day-Lewis' filmography, and today I decided to watch the film that earned him his first Oscar. My Left Foot is a truly beautiful film that was a little difficult for me to watch; I feel like awareness and compassion these days is rare, so to watch Christy being treated with a modicum of respect and affection in the past made me feel a bit sad. I loved that his story was told through flashbacks, and I held my breath at the end when he asked Mary to go out with him. The cinematography was excellent, showing off some gorgeous Irish nature, and the score was delicate and melancholy. Daniel Day-Lewis undoubtedly deserved the Oscar win; I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to portray Christy while remaining respectful, and he pulled it off expertly. Brenda Fricker was the quintessential Irish mum and she made me cry while watching her interactions with her son. Ray McAnally did a great job too, because I disliked Paddy instantly and continued to until the end (with the exception of the room building moment). I have yet to watch a film where I don't hate Fiona Shaw's character, and this was no exception, but I will say she's an awesome actress.
My Left Foot was simultaneously depressing and uplifting, and I would definitely recommend giving it a watch.
❝I have made myself articulate and understood to people in many parts of the world, and this is something we all wish to do whether we're crippled or not. Yet, like everyone else, I am acutely conscious sometimes of my own isolation, even in the midst of people. And I often give up hope of ever being able to really communicate with them.❞
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I'm making my way slowly through Daniel Day-Lewis' filmography, and today I decided to watch the film that earned him his first Oscar. My Left Foot is a truly beautiful film that was a little difficult for me to watch; I feel like awareness and compassion these days is rare, so to watch Christy being treated with a modicum of respect and affection in the past made me feel a bit sad. I loved that his story was told through flashbacks, and I held my breath at the end when he asked Mary to go out with him. The cinematography was excellent, showing off some gorgeous Irish nature, and the score was delicate and melancholy. Daniel Day-Lewis undoubtedly deserved the Oscar win; I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to portray Christy while remaining respectful, and he pulled it off expertly. Brenda Fricker was the quintessential Irish mum and she made me cry while watching her interactions with her son. Ray McAnally did a great job too, because I disliked Paddy instantly and continued to until the end (with the exception of the room building moment). I have yet to watch a film where I don't hate Fiona Shaw's character, and this was no exception, but I will say she's an awesome actress.
My Left Foot was simultaneously depressing and uplifting, and I would definitely recommend giving it a watch.
