As the mother of a boy with Down syndrome...

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2006)

I can only highly recommend this film. I first heard about it last year because one of our friends is in the movie. The only thing I didn't like was one word that I thought was totally inappropriate. My family watched the movie and we were so pleased to see people with developmental delays in major parts. The movie was funny and heartwarming. It was great to see the Kids of Widney High doing their thing too. My favorite line was when Steve tells his uncle not to talk about his friends that way, (calling them names). Edward Barbanell was exceptionally wonderful in his role. I also really enjoyed Bill Chotts interpretation of his character. Jed Rees was good, but his rendering seemed more of a caricature than a character. I hope lots of people will see this great movie and understand that people with developmental delays are real people too. They have feelings and emotions and make wonderful actors!