An Angel for May (2002)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

How sad is this?

A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.

Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

We always watch films for the story. This one not only has a humanistic story line, but truly fine acting. In addition, it involves the imagination we each had, and hopefully still do, when we were children. There is some magic here, and great inspiration. See it. It is one of those gems that, for whatever reasons, just slips away. The afternoon I watched this on television, I was sitting with my cat who passed away peacefully in that moment. His name was Rosie. Then, in this film, the boy, principal character, was running through the fields calling for Rosie. Go figure. It meant a great deal to me, and this is not why I am recommending the movie. I am critical, and the story in this film gives each of us some support for what it is to be human, and for what I consider to be one of the most important qualities we have, our imagination, or in other words, possibilities.

A thoughtful and sensitive film. Several intriguing plot turns and all the possibilities of time-paradox without the usual (which I generally don't mind either)"earth shattering" consequences. Nice blending of real life dramas effecting so many young people today and a compelling story line that succeeds in convincing the viewer that lives can be altered in a positive way by the virtues of courage and compassion. Overall, a great story for young and old alike, a believable cast and the beautiful backdrop of the English countryside. It is a shame that this one did not get widespread distribution, it could have been one of those sleepers that reaches nearly cult status and even awards. See it soon.

This is a very sweet film, about a young boy who is able to time travel, but he does so for his friend, May. There were some interesting surprises,and the plot left you always wondering. It is sort of like a MUCH nicer "Butterfly Effect", but still, all in all not the same, but MUCH better. I would recommend this for adults and children alike, and the children may not understand at first, but the message of kindness and caring will surely come through, as May's Angel is a young boy himself. While they have Irish accents, the cast is not hard to understand at all, as they have a very light brogue, and not the heavy accents you see in some movies. Highly recommend to see, if you get the chance.

"An Angel for May" is the kind of film that I'll want to see again and again. One could call it a British "It's a Wonderful Life." The film is intriguing, inspiring, and inviting, a study in contrast and coming of age. It shows a wonderful juxtaposition of the 21st century and the WWII era. The Yorkshire countryside, as portrayed in the film, is lovely, a stark contrast with the effects of the war on England. There are also the contrasts of old vs. young and tough vs. gentle. The acting is quite good: the children playing the lead roles are fabulous, and I'm always a fan of Tom Wilkinson. Some of the special effects are naive -- the WWII planes in flight are not very authentic-looking, for example; and what bombardier in his right mind would bomb an empty moor? But all in all, this is a great "feel good" film, a story that can make you think about the purpose of your life in its time and place.