Evelyn

Evelyn

By Bruce Beresford

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2002-12-13
  • Advisory Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 1h 35min
  • Director: Bruce Beresford
  • iTunes Price: USD 7.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99

Description

Based on true events, Evelyn tells the inspiring story of real-life hero Desmond Doyle and his young children, Evelyn, Maurice, and Dermot. Struggling to raise his kids alone in Ireland in 1953, Doyle is devastated when the power of the Church and the Irish courts take his children away and put them in orphanages. Vowing to reunite his family, he enlists the help of his friends and together they attempt to do what has never been done before - challenge a law before the Irish Supreme Court. Doyle's fight to keep his family intact becomes an uplifting testament to a father's love and the power of the human spirit.

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Reviews

  • Refreshing

    5
    By Catholic dad of 4
    I am very happy I rented this movie. It was very refreshing. I stopped it a few times to go downstairs so I could give my four little ones hugs and kisses. Evelyn is worth renting. I may even add this one to my collection. If you like Cinderella Man, you will love this movie.
  • Evelyn -- inspiring and uplifting

    5
    By RosieInz
    What a refreshing movie -- inspiring, uplifting, showing what one person can do in response to a government and status quo that is harming people. I wish there were more movies like this.
  • Beautiful Story

    4
    By freedomclan
    Very nice plot and acting! Some profane language was the only thing i didn't like!
  • Worth a rent

    3
    By dyin2liv
    Good story, with good character transformation, worth a rent. Some bad language and drinking, but other than that it's pretty clean.
  • what a beautiful story

    5
    By Bleddynt
    I very much enjoyed this movie. A wonderful story of a fathers love for his children, how any parent should be... willing to do anything to have your children in your life and raise them in a loving environment. We get so used to seeing examples of mothers who go above and beond for their children, its great to see a true story of a man who does the same. The love for God in this movie is insprational. The Evelyn character is an adorable christian whose wisdom even shocks the adults. This movie is a good "family" movie to be watched by all. What a great well-known cast.
  • Well worth watching

    5
    By Love2sing1961
    Part of what makes this movie so good is that it is a true story. It can be viewed by the whole family without worry of prophanity, inappropriate sexuality, or disturbing violence. Finally a movie where God is honored, justice wins and you walk away feeling good about mankind once again. Highly recommend it!
  • Very Interesting......

    5
    By jmbekkum
    This movie from the looks of it seems very dramatic. I LOVE IT!!!!

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