I Am Sam

I Am Sam is a very special film. I Am Sam is an emotional tour de force with a heart bigger than the universe. Of course, at the heart of the film is that special relationship between Sam and Lucy. ... Full Review

He opted for the latter and - in a project which was recorded in about three days - what was produced is one of the finest movie soundtracks ever. The soundtrack stands alone as a masterpiece and - at the very least - will be pointed to by music critics and fans as a beautiful tribute to a revolutionary band whose music will continue to stand the test of time. ... Full Review

this warm and wise film shows, it's clearly the best place to start.....It's a four-hankie yet feel-good film about a parent-child bond beset by a misguided society.....Dianne Wiest also is good as Sam's kind, agoraphobic neighbor....Laura Dern shines as the conflicted foster mom..... ... Full Review

In short, I Am Sam is well made and well acted, though it is unashamedly geared towards your tear-ducts. Eventually, however, Lucy starts to surpass Sam in her mental abilities and when the authorities step in, Sam turns to brittle lawyer Rita Harrison (Michelle Pfeiffer) in a bid to gain custody. ... Full Review

At the same time, the movie makes it absolutely unclear whether Sam really is capable of adequately raising this child into adulthood. Director Jessie Nelson has made a stylish film. Advisory: This film contains strong language. ... Full Review

Also, the music score by John Powell is pleasantly enjoyable, too, bouncing mischievously from speaker to speaker.....the film´s unrealistic.... ... Full Review

I Am Sam [Special Edition] The cover art of the "I Am Sam" DVD proclaims that "love is all you need". However, artistically speaking, the music doesnt match the mood of the movie--too playful, undermining the "seriousness" of the story. ... Full Review

It is not until Lucy is seven (and played by a poised Dakota Fanning) that problems start to arise. Penn, who was nominated for an Oscar for this performance, makes Sam an overwhelmingly sympathetic figure, a collection of tics, uncertainties, enthusiasms, warmth, anxiety, someone with a Beatles obsession and a devotion to his child. ... Full Review

The soundtrack of the film is also good with some great Beatles songs, including a nice cover of "Across the Universe. Laramie Movie Scope:I Am Sam Great performance fails to float child custody story ... Full Review

She's the only bright spot in the entire (and entirely too long) two hours-plus of numbing melodramatic nothingness drowned in the sticky, sweet syrup Sam loves so much on his waffles. Dianne Wiest, as Sam's agoraphobic neighbor, communicates more genuine pain and fear in a few short scenes than the rest of the cast can muster. ... Full Review