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Inside I'm Dancing

Inside I'm Dancing

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Unsentimental but optimistic film about two wheelchair-bound characters who form a strong bond with each other and their devoted,...

Certificate15

Duration100 mins

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  • Bethany, 16
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Review by Bethany, 16

5 stars

02 Apr 2012

Although this film didn't recieve much critical acclaim and was heavily critised for using able bodied actors to play the two main characters, you can't fail to be touched by the emotional depth of the characters and both the hartwarming and inspiring tale that lies behind. If i had to sum up this film in one word it would be: simplicity. These days cinema screens are full of the 3D, high octane thrillers that leave you with a pounding head ache and one pound poorer. So the appeal of this film is obvious, it takes everthing back to basics, casting a young James McAvoy to play the troublesome yet charming Rory O'shea a muscular dystrophy sufferer and the most stand out actor of the film Steven Robertson who without even speaking a word is able portray his character ( a celebral palsy sufferer) with such innoncence that you can't help but fall in love with. In fact Inside i'm dancing is one on of the most inspirational films i've watched in a long while because of its innoncence and clarity. It doesn't need to hide behind CGI, violence and overly complicated story lines. It's message (as quoted on the adverting poster) is to live life like you mean it. It's a beautifully crafted film that has the ability to make it's audience reconsider what's important. It's a film you can watch over and over again and still be touched by it. I defentalty recomend watching it although I warn you now you may end up sheading a tear or two by the end of it.

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