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  Written April 25, 2009

  IS ANYONE THERE? Yes! A fine acting ensemble! GRADE: B

  by MOVIES REVIEWER

  Fri 4/24 - this morning I attended the ADVANCE PRESS PREVIEW of this 92-min British production starring Michael Caine.
  
  Since this movie is not the 'usual' Hollywood 'blockbuster', I had low expectations for it - but I was surprised to find myself enjoying this thought-provoking tightly scripted well-made movie.
  
  Major HEAVY themes - death/mortality, age/aging/senility, obsession, forgiveness, compassion, etc. - and you will definitely ponder if there is life after death. But, the major message is that we should appreciate what and who we have now including understanding and accepting and to try to better ourselves.
  
  SPOILERS ALERT:
  I hate the fact that Clarence dies in the end.
  I was dismayed that Edward's mother let his father off the hook so readily.
  I applauded Edward's aptitude in learning magic tricks - and one-upping his bullies.
  It was sad to see various elderly folks dropping dead like flies
  
  VERDICT:
  Worth checking out.
  May be too depressing and glum for some.

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  Written May 10, 2009

  IS ANYBODY THERE?

  by lugubriousthespian

  When an actor as good as Michael Cain takes on a project as intimate and spirited as the subject matter in IS THERE ANBODY THERE? is, you know you are in for a rare and wonderful treat to watch a veteran take stage and deliver a heart-felt performance. He has a terrific ensemble working around him here in this ode to one's golden years, notably Bill Milner as the young, precocious youth who is fascinated with death and all its paranormal trappings. The young boy is forced to live in a home where his mother (wonderfully played by Anne-Marie Duff) has set a convelescent setting for senior citizens to come and live out their remaining days. At first, the cantankerous old codger played by Caine - who once was a semi-popular magician - is at odds with the boy, but soon learns to love him as his own. Sweet and quirky scenes pop up effortlessly in this script that acknowledges death in very mirthful ways. A real little gem of a film!

  • 17 out of 22 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written May 7, 2009

  Is Anybody there?

  by onetogo

  Micheal Caine carrys this film wonderfully. If you like MC, you will definately love this picture.
  It follows a family caring for the elderly who have had interesting lives. It goes from life to death for some of the people in the home. It is the interacton between the young (11) and the aged living in the same house.
  I would recommend this movie if you are tired of shoot em up, car chases, bad language in the current film industry today. A breath of fresh air to have conversation the body of the film, not the extra to fill inbeween the action scenes.
  

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  Written May 6, 2009

  Is Anybody There

  by tomfahy

  It was a good film albeit the melancholy story line. Good performances. Glad i saw it.

  • 11 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written May 13, 2009

  More than worth the time and money!

  by Funny2see

  This film is a well written and performed. Touching and heartfelt performances by all. I am a huge Micheal Caine fan but you do not have to be to feel like you got your monies worth. If you have parents or relatives that are getting old this will especially touch you. Bring kleenex. Gives a person a lot to think about. Enjoyable.

  • 10 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written April 18, 2009

  Is Anybody There?

  by jeromejerome

  A fine movie. Wonderful acting. Dialogue to listen too. A slice of life that packs a punch. Michael Caine, always a joy. Who could ask for anything more?

  • 12 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 28, 2009

  Is Anybody There?

  by Rich S

  I liked this film and I liked the story such as it was. It isn't so much a coming of age movie as a mutual growth experience in which growth is not always positve. After all the film reminds us, we will all die sooner or later. The difficulty seems to be, as portayed by the story, that some of us have a devil of a time enjoying what life we manage to live. The boy in the film [Milnor] does an exemplary job in a very odd role. Likewise Michael Caine. After I shook off all the stereotypes that Caine represented, I found him emminently believable and subtly humorous as only he can be. Much attention to detail makes the film interesting even when the story necessarily lags during story continuity segments. [Which were mercifully infrequent]. I liked this film better after I saw it in its entirity than I did as it unfolded. As unusual as the characters appear to be in the film, we have all known people like them, in fact sometimes they turn to be ourselves; even if only in secret moments.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 6, 2009

  is anybody there

  by DMichaelO

  Well written, well-performed movie, emotionally moving, but off-beat. It probably will not appeal to many people. It offers a sympathetic view of old-age and dying, the struggles people have to get through life, and a child's curiosity, obsession with the after life.

  • 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written May 5, 2009

  Magical

  by travnkath

  We loved this movie-once the magic scene takes place, the movie absolutely takes off. Before that it's very good-but it closes with immense power. LOVED IT!!!!

  • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written May 1, 2009

  You won't regret it!

  by i_love_entertainment

  Michael Caine and Bill Millner make such a perfect pair! This movie is at the same time uplifting and heartbreaking and is guaranteed to make you think. One of the best Michael Caine roles I've ever seen, such a genuine relationship between the two.
  
  Don't hesitate... you'll be glad you went!

  • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 4, 2009

  Is Anybody Threre?

  by Charles Berky

  It is a very depressing movie - especially if you are over 70. Didn't deal with any of the good things that can result from aging. From the reviews, I thought it would have a happy ending. Not so.

  • 7 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 20, 2009

  nice movie

  by lovestalentmoviefan

  nothing outstanding either way,but realistic and believable characters making a decent movie experience. If you need major drama and gratuitous garbage,you wont like it. GOOD,rather than soso from me because it is nonoffensive. I will pay to see it for great acting and decency one more time.

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  Written May 3, 2009

  by stev6543212

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• I'll Pass
  Written April 12, 2009

  by laska

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• I'm In
  Written April 3, 2009

  by CollinPierce

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