Davis P I Am Sam is a 2001 film starring A list actors: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dakota Fanning. The films cast and their abilities is a very big part of why this movie works well. Sean Penn delivers one of the best performances of his entire career. He plays the mentally handicapped father role so well. And Michelle Pfeiffer plays the hardened going 24/7 lawyer who gets softened by Sam. And she does it beautifully. There are some scenes where Pfeiffer and Penn just absolutely steal the show with their performance and you are completely memorized by them, that's what makes this film so good. And Dakota Fanning is very impressive for her age here, she handles dramatic heavy scenes very well and that's probably why she has gone on to continue a successful Hollywood career. The writing is good overall, I will say that the script isn't the strongest thing in the world but it is good. I think the screenplay and the execution of the plot takes a little bit of a backseat to the magnificent performances given. But that doesn't mean that the screenplay is weak, because it's not. Overall, I definitely suggest I Am Sam to any and everyone! It's a touching well done film about love and connection. 8/10.

muvi-fan-73 I am sam is rated 7.6 at IMDb and considerably low at metacritic.com.Over the time since I first watched the movie. I believed if the conclusion was not in the favour of Sam but visiting rights were in his favour would have been excellent ending.The end however is more or less similar as Sam wants someone to be lucy's mother. It means it still fall in favour of critic's. Metacritic still has low rating, which leaves one wondering why! I recommend this movie. Nice emotional take.

Aravind Dorai There are some flaws in the movie, in editing and some part but the movie is too good. I'm moved by the movie. Sam's role is crucial and Sean Penn delivers it. The little girl Lucy was so cute and it was great acting. The best part i liked in the movie was, when Lucy starts seeing her father in night and Sam bring here back. The scenes made me cry for almost half of the movie.The movie has been remake'd in Tamil and actor was Vikram . Tamil version is also equally good.Just watch the movie and you'll know. Watch is high definition if you can since the movie has life its good to watch in high quality.

Tunnelvision93 This enchanting tale of a fathers love for his daughter was simply sensational. The meaningful relationships which are carried through this cinematic experience are revolutionary, from Sam's love for Lucy, to the tremendous amount of love and care he receives from his friends, to lastly touching the life of Rita. The role of Annie I felt fell flat at times however, extremely crucial to the storyline. This film was quite difficult to watch at times as I could not imagine myself in these circumstances. It was devastating to watch as Lucy gets taken from Sam as it affects so many of the people in his life. Thankfully his friend suggests a lawyer from the phone book and he manages to get an appointment with her (Rita). In the beginning when first meeting Rita you quickly find that she is not everyone's cup of tea, however as the story unfolds you warm up to her. Throughout the storyline you find Rita begins to have a soft spot towards Sam as she has a 7 year old as well and could not imagine losing him. Slowly as you find Rita begins to warm up to Sam she opens up to him about her issues with her personal life and husband in which he responds that she should leave him. Near the end of the trial Rita comes over to Sam's house to prepare and gives him a suit casually slipping in that her husband left it when he moved out. This lead to my favourite line when Rita says, "I worry that I've gotten more out of this relationship than you." I bet she never thought her life would change so much by one person. Remarkable. The ending scene is Sam refereeing Lucy's soccer game and the two of them are having a blast. This was a wondrous way to end the film as you are hopeful that Sam still gets to be an important part of Lucy's life. I found this film to be captivating from beginning to end. There was just the right amount of comedic aspects to bring your spirits up as the tragedies were unfolding. A true classic for this girl. Solid 8 out of 10.