In America

 

In America 2002

• Director: Jim Sheridan
• Seen by this director: The Boxer, In the Name of the Father, My Left Foot
• Based on Book: no
• Cast: Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine, Djimon Hounsou, Sarah & Emma Bolger (sisters IRL)
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor/actress in:
• Samantha Morton – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Elizabeth the Golden Age, The Libertine, Morvern Callar
• Paddy Considine – Journeyman, The Girl with All the Gifts, Macbeth, Pride, The World’s End, Red Riding, Hot Fuzz, My Summer of Love, 24 Hour Party People, Born Romantic
• Djimon Hounsou – The Tempest, Blood Diamond, Gladiator, Amistad
• Why? I liked it the first time.
• Seen: Once before. Now 14 October 2024 

Johnny (Considine) and Sarah (Morton) drive into New York City as illegal immigrants with their small daughters (Bolger&Bolger). They move into a slum flat with druggie and/or crazy neighbours. Johnny auditions for acting roles then drives a night cab. Sarah works in a café across the street.

Money problems, extreme heat, missing Ireland, trying hard with laughter and love but

grieving for the loss of little Frankie.

                      The little girls make friends with their neighbor, a reclusive, troubled Nigerian artist Mateo (Hounsou) and family feelings become turbulent.

                      It’s a sad and lovely film, a little gem.

4* of 5