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Saint Ralph (Movie Review)

posted 14 years ago by coldsteel7
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Is this film based on a true story? Of course not. But you can't help but ask yourself that question as you watch this film. The incredible against-all-odds determination and grit of the young Canadian named Ralph (Adam Butcher) seem to defy logic. The stuff that true stories seem to be made of. Instead, Saint Ralph is the product of Director Michael McGowan's imagination.

Ralph Walker is a troubled ninth-grader who attends a private Catholic school. His mother (Shauna McDonald) lies hospitalized and believes her son is staying with friends. Ralph has convinced the school that he resides with his grandparents (who are both deceased). Ralph has a lot of issues...he seems to have his own set of rules. He smokes, swears and likes to diddle himself. He also finds himself the target of school bullies. Yet the troubled teen seems to have an incredible capacity for moving forward in spite of setbacks.

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[–] ericsinla 14 years ago

Nice review thanks for posting it I thought this film was seriously overlooked when it came out and it's good to see that other people are starting to appreciate it. I like what you said at the end that if you don't connect with these characters you have no soul..haha..it was a little heavy handed of you but I agree with you.