| | | From The Producers Of Bridget Jones's Diary And Billy Elliot
Features: DVD, Dolby, Dolby Digital (5.1), Widescreen, English, French, Spanish
From the producers of Bridget Jones's Diary and Billy Elliot comes Rory O'Shea Was Here - an inspiring story of independence that follows two unlikely friends determined to face the world on their own terms. Young Michael (Steven Robertson) is a patient resigned to his quiet life within an institution's safe, predictable boundaries. Then, the rebellious Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy) bursts onto the scene. Now, with the help of the beautiful young Siobhan (Romola Garai), who signs on as the boys' live-in aide, Rory will show Michael what it takes to truly be free.
"...funny and moving, and more entertaining than some of the movies you are considering..." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Editor's Note
Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy) is a fledgling adult who enthusiastically embodies youthful rebellion: he has spiked blond hair, a Che Guevara poster on his bedroom wall, and a propensity for loud music. But what makes Rory stand out from the crowd is his status as a wheelchair-bound muscular dystrophy patient who resides at the Carrigmore Home for the Disabled in Ireland. Rory attracts nervous looks from fellow residents and nurses, but makes a friend in cerebral palsy sufferer Michael Connolly (Steven Robertson), who is delighted when Rory understands the way he articulates himself despite a serious speech impediment. With Michael excited by this breakthrough, the duo decide to move out of Carrigmore and into their own apartment. Michael's errant father deserted him at a young age, so Rory and Michael track him down, lay a guilt trip on him, and tap him for necessary funds. After securing the cash, Rory realizes the confines of their wheelchairs will make certain tasks difficult, but a chance encounter at the local pub with a fun-loving girl named Siobhán (Romola Garai) sees her enlisted as their home help. The trio embark on some wonderfully happy times together, only tainted by Rory's unpredictable behavior, which is a perpetual thorn in the side of anyone he encounters.Director Damien O'Donnell (EAST IS EAST) delicately seesaws between laughter and drama throughout RORY O'SHEA WAS HERE, leading to a funny, sad, and informative movie. McAvoy and Robertson--both able-bodied actors--give remarkable performances as the two disabled leads, while the lack of condescension and genuine pathos displayed by Romola Garai's character offers some pertinent tips on how to cope with similarly afflicted people in the real world.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Deleted Scenes | | Extended Party Sequence | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 6/14/2005 |
| Running Time: 105 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2005 | | Catalog ID: 27523 | | UPC: 00025192752322 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"[T]he triumph of the human spirit comes with a small bitter chaser....The young heroes of this small, emotionally satisfying movie are not after our pity." 02/04/2005 p.E22USA Today
"This is a lovely, moving tale of a powerful friendship..." 02/04/2005 p.5D Movieline's Hollywood Life
"James McAvoy demonstrates movie-star charisma..." 02/01/2005 p.87 San Francisco Examiner 7 of 10
Rory O'Shea Was Here injects a disability theme into the buddy format as its lead characters - Anita Katz
James Berardinelli's ReelViews 6 of 10
It's a difficult task to make a movie about disabled individuals and not have it seem, at least at t - James Berardinelli
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