| The Secret of Roan Inish | 
| Director: John Sayles
Actors: Jeni Courtney, Pat Slowey, Dave Duffy, Declan Hannigan, Mairead Ni Ghallchoir
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (137 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1830
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 102 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Picture Format: Array
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D50929D
ISBN: 0767821580
UPC: 043396509290
EAN: 9780767821582
ASIN: B00004TJKJ
Release Date: July 25, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: February 3, 1995
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Product Description
A gentle charming tale of a girl who is sent to live with her grandparents and discovers the myths and magic that have affected her family. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 11/27/2007 Starring: Leonard Maltin Run time: 103 minutes Rating: Pg Director: John Sayles
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As one of the most respected American independent filmmakers, John Sayles has created a body of work as distinguished in its diversity as for its consistent quality and inspiring originality. He's never been one to march to the commercial beat, but chooses instead to follow his creative impulse wherever it leads him. The Secret of Roan Inish led Sayles to the beautiful and moody West Coast of Ireland; it is a tale of a girl who discovers that her family has been touched by myth and magic throughout the years. Following the death of her mother, young Fiona (Jeni Courtney) is sent to live with her grandparents on the Irish coast across from Roan Inish, the island where her family once lived. She's told stories about the selkies--seals that can turn into humans--who have been connected with Fiona's family over the ages. At first she's not sure if the selkies are real or mythological, but she later realizes that they hold the key to reclaiming her family heritage. What's remarkable about this film (which Sayles adapted from Rosalie Fry's novel Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry) is that it's not told as a cute fantasy for children, but as a straightforward, unsentimental story of a young girl's family history. That gives the film--which was beautifully photographed by master cinematographer Haskell Wexler--an understated charm that is completely absorbing in its atmosphere and subtle tone. There's magic as well, to be sure--you could almost swear that the seals and seagulls in the film took direction from Sayles as well as any human actor! --Jeff Shannon
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 A wonderful delight! January 3, 2009
I originally saw this movie on television and had to have the DVD to watch anytime.
It is a wonderful delight and breath of fresh 'sea' air! For anyone who has grown up listening to family Irish tales, you will enjoy this movie.
It made me want to move to the Isles!
 4 and 1/2 stars December 19, 2008
This was on my rocommend for me list because I bought Waking Ned Devine. Because it was on sale for about $5 I gave it a chance and it turned out to be a great little film. You can just read Amazon's review to see what its about, I'll just add that it is well done and nice to watch with the family.
The Secret of Roan Inish December 16, 2008
Reminded me alot of when I was a little girl, the mystery, the fun , the adventure. I would recommend this dvd to any person who wants a story
Great Brilliant I just loved it
The Secret of Roan Inish December 14, 2008
The DVD finally arrived after several cancelled orders and it was well worth the wait. This is a beautiful, mythical fable set in the windswept outter islands of Ireland with wonderful Celtic music throughout. Not just for children, my husband loved it as I knew he would. I sent a copy to my grand-daughter, too. Not only does it transport the viewer to a world where we can believe a selkie could really exist, it is a fine example of a strong, wise, and motivated young girl. A visually beautiful film with fabulous scenery it is highly recommended.
Be sure to watch this wonderful movie! December 4, 2008
The Secret of Roan Inish is a great film for all ages. The story involves an Irish family in exile from their ancestral home, the island of Roan Inish. The main character, Fiona, is a little girl trying to discover the truth of her family's history and, more importantly, the fate of her little brother who was swept out to sea during their evacuation from the island. The movie is steeped in Irish legend, in particular that of the Silkies-seals who turn into humans. The film wonderfully conveys the beautiful bleakness of the Irish coast and the resilient spirit of the people who live there. The Celtic soundtrack perfectly matches the spirit of the story. This movie is one of those rare films that truly enriches the viewer. Highly recommended!
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