Jimmy

Best film I have seen in a long time!
We watched this as a family last night and we just sat in silence when it was finished. All I can say is WOW! Fantastic cinematography, sound track, and acting. The casting is over the top superb. The screenwriting is well done - believable and draws you in immediately. It is intense, yet fun; full of conflict, yet loving. The use of irony throughout is extremely effective - just when you think you have it figured out, they flip you upside down and take you with them. The most important thing I appreciate about this film is that it is wholesome and honors what is right. There are no language or modesty issues or inappropriate scenes. Those things aren't needed to make a top-notch film - and Jimmy is a prime example of that. I highly recommend this film.

Great film, outstanding performance from the lead
Very highly recommended - one of the best dramas I have seen in a long time. (It would be ideal family viewing except for a few intense scenes -- for that reason, recommended for older children and up.)

The title character is played by Ian Colletti, who does a truly exceptional job playing a boy with special needs. The storyline involves family relationships (especially between a boy and his grandpa) and elements of faith (with no hint of moralism or preachiness). Special mention needs to be made of the cinematography, but all around this is a quality film: story, cast, sound/music - Loved it.

Great Heartfelt Movie
I would recommend reading the book, Jimmy by Robert Whitlow, before watching the movie. The book (as all books are) is better than the movie, much more detail and character development. But this was a really good movie made from a book. The acting was excellent and I truly enjoyed it.

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