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Title: Can't wait for the DVD to review this!
Review: I AM SAM is Sean Penn's finest hour. This is one of those films that we attend because of the stars it contains, not because we think the story will be anything but maudlin. But I AM SAM is a terrifically well written, sensitive tale that avoids the goo of most films about characters living challenged lives. In the hands of Sean Penn, Sam is wholly believeable and his performance is easily the finest of last years' crop. But so is Michelle Pfeiffer's role. This in fact is a stunning cast, finely directed, that yes, makes you teary-eyed but for all the right reasons. You know, it really is OK to show your compassion for characters such as these. A soul cleansing, very fine film.
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