Mihai Toma Mark is a man with a fully crippled body, struggling every day to enjoy his short life, a life which is dependent of his "Iron Lung". He is able to leave the premises of his house only for a couple of hours (as much as his oxygen tank allowed) and the presence of an attendant is mandatory at all time. As a poet, he never managed to achieve a lifetime goal, mostly due to his very difficult condition, but a sudden change of events will open an unprecedented chapter in his life. He meets an understanding priest and with his guidance, he starts receiving some unusual therapy which will fulfill his unknown desires.It's a dramatic film which features the complicated life of a crippled man and his struggles in a modern society. Although it is pretty touching, it manages to insert key comedy moments which will definitely put a smile on your marked face. It saddened me, it moved me and it made me laugh. An unexpected combination which makes this one an unique movie. It was also a bit too predictable for my taste and it focused a bit too much on the "therapy" scenes, neglecting some other aspects but it is worth your time nevertheless.

Dave I don't know how Helen Hunt manages to be a successful actress - she isn't good-looking and I've never seen her act well. In this film, she's unlikeable, cold, aloof and arrogant - which is a grossly inappropriate attitude for a sex therapist. She repeatedly uses formal, clinical terms including penis and intercourse - which are a severe turn off to the vast majority of people. Who uses such terms whilst having sex?! She never gives compliments or reassurance to her client and she never addresses him by any terms of endearment (such as honey, sugar, baby, sweetheart etc.) A sex therapist should be kind, warm, welcoming, loving, caring, romantic, seductive etc. - not cold and clinical as she is in this film. The average prostitute is closer to being a good sex therapist than Hunt's character is in this film. Also, the prostitute would cost the client less.We don't see Hunt's character with any of her other clients, which would have helped give us more context. This film is supposed to be romantic, sexy and funny - but it's none of those things. John Hawkes acts well as the protagonist, which is the only reason that I haven't given this 1.

GeoPierpont Shocking that Helen Hunt took on this role, it posed a real challenge. Just saw her in "Twister" hours earlier and it was hard to make the transition. However, I am so glad she did this. Her acting skills in the tenderness, caring, and empathy department are unparalleled. The connection she established in such a short time frame, within a professional environment, was nothing short of amazing.I related to his crippling disability and the limitations of life that he sought to overcome, albeit with humor and a great attitude. Anyone who has experienced this situation would not pass judgement on his need for intimacy and connection. His priest, the venerable Mr. Macy, was a total crackup and one that would never last in my congregation. San Francisco, love it or hate it, does embrace the fringe of society which includes those who don't fit in physically.I actually learned something about setting boundaries, a tough subject to address with impact. I thought she was a bit rough addressing his sensitive concerns, but found her forceful nature made him calmer with her confidence. Talking so directly about physical intimacy is hard to do, especially when you are young, but is a challenge even in later years. I found her manner interesting and something to consider for future encounters.I was surprised to find this film so deeply emotional. Most likely due to the extremely heartfelt acting, the tragic situation, the uplifting triumph, and the inspirational ending. High recommend for disabled isolated outcasts, those looking for a loving connection and a solid religious interaction.

bobbyhollywood I don't write reviews, I just give my humble opinion of some things, and this picture deserves a mention for sure.Sexual Intercourse, a person with disabilities, two very tricky subjects to deal with. However - in my humble opinion, this movie, does deal with those subjects, and it does it most splendidly. All those involved in the making of this movie I feel, should be proud of their work.I thought that the movie did a good job of sharing a little bit of what the main character has to contend with on a daily basis. It also gives us a view of how Helen Hunt's character goes about doing her job in a caring manner and with good taste.If you like a movie that really has a story, then give this one a try, I think you will enjoy it, and perhaps like I, be touched by it.Thank you to all involved with this movie, keep doing what you have done so well.