The Secret of Roan Inish (1995)
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Product Details: The Secret of Roan Inish (1995)
- Edition:
- DVD Closed Captioned; Multiple Languages. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Release Date:
- 07/25/2000
- UPC:
- 043396509290
- Directed by:
- John Sayles
- Featuring:
- Jennifer Courtney, Mick Lally, Eileen Colgan. See all cast
Synopsis: The Secret of Roan Inish (1995)
Synopis: Sent to live with her grandparents in a quaint coastal Irish town, 10-year-old Fiona (Jeni Courtney) is fascinated by the village's rich folk culture--especially the local myths about a half-human, half-seal creature known as a selkie. Fiona becomes convinced that her supposedly deceased little brother is living with the selkies, and she travels to the beautiful, enchanted island of Roan Inish, where her grandparents once lived, to confirm her suspicions. Based on the book SECRET OF RON MOR SKERRY by Rosalie K. Fry, the film is the first John Sayles picture shot outside the United States. Although the magical realism of the film may seem like a departure for Sayles, who is known for gritty slice-of-life dramas, he has covered fantastic elements before (BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET), and has dealt extensively with the theme of returning to one's roots (BABY IT'S YOU, RETURN OF THE SECAUCUS SEVEN, and PASSION FISH). The film will particularly appeal to children and adults who grew up listening to stories rather than watching them on television, and the special effects--including a magical transformation of a seal into a woman--are meant to replicate the imagination of a rural child unfamiliar with the excesses of mass media. With its gorgeous photography and perfectly paced storytelling, THE SECRET OF ROAN INISH stands as one of the finest folklore-based films ever made.User Reviews: Secret of Roan Inish
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The Beauty of Irish Story Telling Comes Alive
, June 20, 2006Reviewer: picassosbohemianblue - See all picassosbohemianblue's reviews -
The secret is out!
, July 11, 2002Reviewer: arielelena2002 - See all arielelena2002's reviewsThis movie is wonderful. Beautiful music and a mysterious story, it's one of those I just can't describe. Rent it! Watch it! You will see what I am talking about.
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Pros: The history and mythology of Ireland
Cons: Remembering to use your keen sense of hearing not to miss any part of the story.
When Sayles directed this film, his vision of depicting Ireland in it's purest form was accomplished tenfold. Irish of the past and present is alive in this amazing story of Fiona and her search for her place in the world as well as her quest for her long lost baby brother. What makes the this movie more than just a wonderful family story is that it brings to life the true essence of what it is to be Irish, from the tradition of story telling, to the mythology of the islands, to the music that illuminates the rise and fall of sea that is a character all in itself. Whether you have Ireland in your blood or not, this movie of family love and lore is an essential addition to any child's journey through the world of story-telling. ...