48 Angels (2006)

Seamus is a 9-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with a serious illness. In search of a miracle he sets off to find God before God comes for him. Inspired by Saint Columcille Seamus sets out in a small boat without oars or sail. On his quest he encounters James and Darry. Despite initial conflict the trio decides to stay together and enter upon a journey that results in the healing of hearts and minds.Starring: Shane Brolly (Underworld Underworld: Evolution) Ciaran Flynn John Travers and Daragh Kelly.DVD Features: 16:9 Widescreen Format 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Interactive Menus Scene Selection Trailers and Optional Spanish SubtitlesSystem Requirements:Running Time: 90 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/DYING YOUNG UPC: 039414581706 Manufacturer No: MTIE8170DVD Product Description

Don't Bother

I'm with Christine on this one. My wife and I checked this out from Blockbuster based on the pr paragraph on the reverse side, indicating three souls would come to "healing of hearts and minds," which we did not see happen in our opinion. I could not understand half of the dialog. I don't want to give it away for those willing to waste 90 minutes. Rent something else. June 1, 2008

Lost in Translation

I believe there must be a great deal of Irish cultural subtext here. Even as an American of Irish descent, much of this was lost on me.

There were far too many loose ends.

Instead, I recommend "Into the West" and "Millions". March 24, 2008

Explain this

Totally confused by this movie. Explain it to me, what happened at the
end? Did the boy die? it sure left you hanging.
Don't waste your time. February 11, 2008

awesome movie about death

I thought this was an awesome movie! Three different perspectives on death: Seamus' premonition of his own death from a heart condition, James' inability to deal with the murder of his father, and Darry's frantic attempt to run from being hunted down. The interaction is interesting. James is a Protestant and Seamus (the Gaelic equivalent of James)is a Catholic--ingredients for a clash that is always on the verge of erupting but at the same time overcome by a fraternal attraction between the two boys. James' sarcastic responses to Seamus' spiritual observations on life are brutally delightful, but Seamus has no fear of James' sarcasm. Darry seems to be either unconscious or asleep most of the time (the three characters are in a boat for much of the movie), but James and Seamus do everything they can to keep him alive. That seems to be an important element in how the two boys are dealing with death.

I'm sure I will watch it again, but as a rule I don't re-watch a movie until I've allowed it to sink in after some time. Many may find the movie boring and uneventful, but I had no problem with that....most of us live boring and uneventful lives, after all. February 10, 2008

A heartwarming story about healing inner wounds while discovering wonder and miracles in the world at large.

Independent film studio MTI Video presents 48 Angels, a widescreen DVD movie following Seamus, a nine-year-old boy diagnosed with a serious illness. Inspired by Saint Columcille, Seamus embarks on a journey to seek God before God comes to him. He joins forces with two unlikely companions, James and Darry; together they set out on a journey that will redefine the way they see the world. A heartwarming story about healing inner wounds while discovering wonder and miracles in the world at large. 90 minutes, color, rated PG-13.
February 6, 2008

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