| Evelyn | 
 enlarge | Directors: Bruce Beresford, Jerry Hogrewe
Actors: Sophie Vavasseur, Niall Beagan, Hugh Mcdonagh, Pierce Brosnan, Mairead Devlin
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 9960
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 95
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 1004347
ISBN: 0792855035
UPC: 027616884299
EAN: 9780792855033
ASIN: B00008DDVT
Theatrical Release Date: April 15, 2003
Release Date: April 15, 2003
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Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed, Thousands of Titles Listed, Fast Processing
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Product Description
From the director of Driving Miss Daisy comes this compelling heartwarming and inspiring true story of a father (Pierce Brosnan) who faces impossible odds to keep his family together.Times are tough in Dublin Ireland. But no one has it tougher than Desmond Doyle when his wife runs off and his beloved daughter Evelyn and two young sons are sent to an orphanage by the government. Enlisting the help of loyal friends (Julianna Margulies Stephen Rea) and a feisty American lawyer (Aidan Quinn) he takes his case to Ireland's Supreme Court in a history-making quest to topple an ironclad law and win back the custody of his children!System Requirements:Running Time: 94 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 027616884299 Manufacturer No: 1004347
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With a gentle tug at the heartstrings, Evelyn tells the true story of an imperfect father whose devotion brought much-needed change to rigid Irish law. It's a labor of love for star and coproducer Pierce Brosnan, who brings just the right touch of Everyman charm to his role as Desmond Doyle, a struggling Dublin tradesman, father of three, and chronic pub-crawler whose wife abandons their family the day after Christmas, 1953. Desmond's a loving father who's boyishly irresponsible; Irish law dictates the removal of his children to stern Catholic orphanages, and his battle for custody is aided by two lawyers (Stephen Rea, Aidan Quinn) who seize this opportunity to revolutionize the courts. With straightforward, unobtrusive style, director Bruce Beresford draws fine performances from Brosnan, Julianna Margulies (as a barmaid who inspires Desmond's sobriety), and especially young Sophie Vavasseur in the title role as Desmond's bright, determined daughter. Sentimental without being saccharine, Evelyn is simple, well made, and bursting with genuine Irish spirit. --Jeff Shannon
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 Evelyn September 12, 2008
This movie warmed my heart and I am wondering why it never made it into the theaters,at least in my part of the country. Pierce Brosnan did a fantastic job as Desmond Doyle. Sophie Vavasseur's portraial of Evelyn's simple and guileless faith was touching. The movie presented the very real feel of Europe in the 50s. I grew up in Germany. The little touches, like Desmond heating up milk, brought back memories (hot milk with dry congealed "skin" was a breakfast staple before pasteurization). The central point though was the battle of the little man against the sometimes insane, rigid rules of the day - which few people of that era had the guts to challenge. I was cheering for Desmond all the way and was glad that this true story had a happy end.
 "To fight church and state is to fight Goliath" March 15, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
"Evelyn" is based on the true story of Desmond Doyle, an Irish father who lost his children to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in 1955 when his wife left him. He contested the Irish Childrens Act based upon its conflicts with the Irish Constitution and won back custody of the family.
Pierce Brosnan plays Doyle in this film. His eldest daughter, Evelyn is played by Sophie Vavasseur, who is quite serious and convincing.
"Evelyn" is an excellent film, but not for younger children due to language and drinking. While the story does cover the Irish Supreme Court's decision, it is not strictly a courtroom drama.
Evelyn Doyle wrote three books based on the life story of her family:
Evelyn
Tea and Green Ribbons: Evelyn's Story
Nothing Green
CUTE FAMILY MOVIE February 21, 2007
BASED ON A TRUE STORY, LOVE THIS ONE PASSING IT AROUND AS A GIFT,
GREAT SERVICE January 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
RECIEVED MOVIE W/ IN 7 DAYS OF ORDERING. ITEM WAS CHRISTMAS PRESENT & IT ARRIVED IN NEW CONDITION AS PROMISED. WILL BE USING THIS SELLER IN FUTURE. ****DO NOT USE HERMAN STREET FOR ANY PURCHASE- THEY ARE CROOKS, THEIVES & LIARS****
Formulaic but inspiring December 21, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Formulaic tear-jerker based on a true story in which an unemployed, heavy drinking Irish father attempts to win back his children from the clutches of the Church-dominated child protection systen after their mother walks out on the family. Actually found this quite a pleasure to watch, although there were a few hoaky elements that were a little annoying. In this day and age when we're daily bombarded with the feminist-inspired notion that fathers are by and large deadbeat scum, its good to such a positive story about a man whose love for his children supercedes all else.
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