Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6076 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-04-25
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 100 minutes

Synopsis
On meeting Michael, Rory decides that they must change their lives and so concocts a plan to beat the system. Escaping Carrigmore Home for the Disabled, the duo hire Siobhan to take care of their every need. Her arrival, however, brings with it emotions that Rory and Michael have never experienced...

Customer Reviews

Full of laughter and tears
What an amazing film! It blew me away. I laughed out loud for more than half the film, and cried my way through a fair chunk too. It's a classic "buddy" movie - watching the growing friendship and mutual respect for each other between two young men - they just happen to be in wheelchairs, as they fight against authority and being pigeon-holed. Fantastic performances, fantastic film.

An Appeaing Story of the indomitable Human Spirit
How do you get the most out of life when you can only move one finger? This is a heart warming story of how two quadriplegic friends overcome the limitations of their disabilities and get the most out of life. An unsentimental look at the problems faced by those who are dependant on others for every day things that most of us take for granted, like feeding, washing and getting in and out of bed, it made me both laugh out loud and cry. This emotional subject is approached with plenty of humour, but without trivialising a serious subject or glossing over the problems.

Best film i've seen in a long time!
As a worker in care I wanted to see if this film really brought out any of the frustrations people with disabilities face on a daily basis. I wasn't disappointed! All through the film I couldn't tell if it was actors or real disabled people as it was so good. It made me laugh, cry, get angry with them and I could empathise with the characters. It showed how people can be treated in a care home but not all disabled people want to be 'looked after'. The characters were very realistic and extremely well researched. We need more good films like this!!!