My Left Foot - 7 stars out of 10

My Left Foot - 7 stars out of 10

It is difficult to even comprehend how Daniel Day-Lewis was able to take on the role of Christy Brown in "My Left Foot."  This true story tells the journey of a cerebral palsy victim who, despite being mute and severely handicapped as a child, proves the world wrong by becoming an artist and a writer... without the use of his hands.  Subtlety is thrown out the window as Day-Lewis transforms himself into an unrecognizable state.  The stuttering voice alone is amazing, and when paired with the mannerisms and jerky movements of Christy Brown, it is one of those performances that you will never forget.  He has an excellent supporting cast, as evidenced by Brenda Fricker's Oscar and by the emotions that you will feel (positive and negative) as the characters interact with each other.  I am so glad that Day-Lewis was recognized for his performance with an Oscar while "Driving Miss Daisy" won the Oscar for Best Picture (since overall, it's a better film).  I never understood how Morgan Freeman didn't win with his performance... until now.  I think that the script is really cool, being adapted from Brown's autobiography.  As you watch, you know that you are getting the true story.  Even during the most uncomfortable scenes, like the terrible restaurant scene.  If you want a slice of real life, you will definitely find it in "My Left Foot" as Daniel Day-Lewis puts on one of the most jaw-dropping performances in cinema.