Libramedi Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

huggibear 8 solid stars from me! Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn, a great duo for this kind of topic. It does remind me of Kramer vs. Kramer and they reference that movie as well in this movie. This movie is NOT a waste of time, very touching and I liked how it ended. There was closure. It has some great comedy too! I think IMDb somehow missed the comedy because they only think it's a 'drama' movie.

pdragoumanos It's my first review on IMDb,I hope it will be the first of the many to follow. I obviously loved this movie as I watched it again yesterday.I think i've watched it 4-5 times in bits and pieces,however I watched it all yesterday. It is a beautiful movie,very sentimental,makes one come in touch with his/her feelings and question the stupidity and the morale of both the 'common'people and the system. As for its flaws,yes there are some but that is beautiful,the movie is 15 years old and some of the...questions raised by the users' are irrelevant.Realism is not such an X factor here,personally I didn't care whether Sam was autistic or mentally handicapped.What I cared for was his unconditional love for everyone,his passion and his drive for life.What a fine example for everyone,great life lessons from a beautiful movie.Just watch it with open hearts and souls.

Sydney Oshinsky I Am Sam follows and explores the life of Sam (Sean Penn), an individual with an intellectual disability, as he fights for custody of his daughter Lucy. Lucy proves to be a bright, young girl who has above average reading skills, but when faculty members at her school begin to notice that she is falling behind in school, they suspect that she is doing so to spare her father's feelings. With this discovery, child protective services intervenes and takes Lucy away from her father, prompting the start of Sam's fight to gain custody of his daughter. In Sam's attempt to find the best lawyer possible, he not only gains a lawyer, but a friend, who he eventually teaches a thing or two about what it really means to love. Despite the adversity he faces, Sam holds down a job and refuses to give up, all with the help of his devoted support team. Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer deliver an authentic and emotional account of the love a father and daughter share and the trouble that a father will go through to prove that love.This film accurately portrays the idea that an individual's intellectual capacity has no correlation or bearing on their ability to be a parent and to love their child. Regardless of the fact that Sam has the intellectual capacity of a seven-year old, his love for his daughter is unmatched. The bond and love Sam and Lucy share is evident throughout the film and eventually proves to those who doubt his ability to provide her with what she needs, that he is more than capable of loving his daughter. This film also conveys the general message that individuals with disabilities are still humans and deserve to be treated as so. These individuals are wrongfully marginalized in society; they deserve to be treated with respect, kindness and love just as anyone else would like to be treated. Sam proves that he is a capable individual by overcoming adversity and working to prove his dedication to Lucy. Kids often do not realize the impact of their words or actions, hence the saying "kids will be kids," which was clearly demonstrated in this film. When Connor, Lucy's friend joins Sam and Lucy for dinner, Connor asks why Sam is acting like that and uses the "r-word" to describe him. He then proceeds to ask Lucy if she is the same as Sam because she is his daughter. Sticking with the negative reactions of children, at the Halloween party when Sam is dancing around in costume, the kids all stop what they are doing to just watch and laugh at him. Sadly, children are not the only ones who negatively perceive Sam. Rita often questions Sam's ability to do certain tasks, like order food or pay a check because he does so a little slower than others. These perceptions all demonstrate the idea of putting an individual's disability for the individual. Luckily, Sam has a support system that invariably sticks by his side as well as a lawyer with an eventual change of heart and a neighbor who loves both Lucy and Sam. Rita explains to those in the courtroom that one's intellectual capacity has nothing to do with one's ability to love and Rita tells those in court that she never questions Sam's ability as a father, and the only thing she does worry about is that if they take Lucy away from Sam, that she will be missing a piece of her she will spend the rest of her life trying to fill. The support that Sam receives from his boss at Starbucks also demonstrates positive advocacy in that they have a close relationship and he trusts him to work there.To anyone who is looking for an emotional roller-coaster ride that will make you laugh, cry, cheer, want to go and hug all of your family members, and everything in between, this is the perfect movie for you. I Am Sam is one of the most accurately portrayed films I have seen in terms of illustrating an image of individuals with disabilities. This film draws you in, makes you feel a connection to each character involved and does so all while conveying an important message that is worth understanding. You will not regret watching this film.

Aravind Dorai There are some flaws in the movie, in editing and some part but the movie is too good. I'm moved by the movie. Sam's role is crucial and Sean Penn delivers it. The little girl Lucy was so cute and it was great acting. The best part i liked in the movie was, when Lucy starts seeing her father in night and Sam bring here back. The scenes made me cry for almost half of the movie.The movie has been remake'd in Tamil and actor was Vikram . Tamil version is also equally good.Just watch the movie and you'll know. Watch is high definition if you can since the movie has life its good to watch in high quality.