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This movie, On a Clear Day, was the movie that my mother has been working on for two years. Her name is Dorothy Berwin and she is the producer of this fable. I have met all the characters and have enjoyed learning about how actors get into their characters. Frank does an especially good job at creating a realistic setting. This movie shows that anything is possible and I believe that it is not only the story of swimming the channel, but of relationships within the family. Overall, I have come to the conclusion that you stick with your own problems, and that this movie is a role model for all family situations. Next, I would like to say that this might not be the most commercial movie, but think about it this way; if we always had the same types of movies, none of our views would change and people would not make their own conclusions based on the story, as a result people would not filter the story and break it down so that they can make personal connections, to me that is the point of movies.

We've seen plenty of feelgood stories about underdogs taking on a challenge and finding inner peace and self-respect, and this fine film proves that a talented group of people can still find something new to say. On a Clear Day has a heart and a brain, it says things worth saying and Peter Mullan's mighty performance holds everything together. It's a worthwhile journey, and the closing scenes are immensely rewarding. Ten out of ten, not because it's perfect but because it moved me and made me feel better about the world. Thank you to everyone involved.

This was a fantastic film from start to finish. I was a little sceptical about this film when I first read the byline but once I started to watch it I was enthralled to the very end. A film very much in the vein of The Full Month only with less stripping, less swearing and a slightly better storyline. You actually feel Franks pain as he swims the channel and you find yourself willing him on with every breath. A must see and definitely a 10 out of 10. The music fits the film well but is not too overbearing as seems the norm now in so many 'hollywood blockbusters'. The views of Scotland, the choice of locations, the supporting actors, the old pool where Frank practices all add to the enjoyment. So also does his relationship with Chan from the chippie who no one seems to know talks apart from the two words 'fish' and 'chips'. Watch out for the child with what I assume is Cerebral Palsy as he battles his own inner demon as he swims two widths of the pool, a stirring performance and one that deserves credit. The final locations of the cliffs somewhere near Dover, the boat in the channel and the beach in France bring a fantastic end to a fantastic film.

i saw this 4 times! it's about how a Scottish man lost his job after 30 years. and he swims the English Channel. Mr. Billy Boyd who played Pippin in The Lord of the Rings play a touching role as one of the man Frank mate Billy plays Danny. I believe this should be made available on DVD n America. and would like to be informed when it is. Love this movie.Frank goes to the library to look up on how to swim the channel. He meet a man there named Chan and then his other friends join him and together they start to help Frank to train. once he and Danny go in the water to train and Danny gets a cramp and almost drowns. Frank saves him. and Danny ends up in the hospital.Where his mother said, that he could help Frank train but whenever he is with Frank must wear a life jacket. he is a very touching scene.

I'm a huge Boyd fan, so I chose this film to see at Sundance. It is a delightful and sweet and funny movie. It's one of those day-in-the-life type movies. The accent is hard to understand at times but I didn't care, as that is part of the charm. We got better at it as the movie went on. All the cast members were terrific, and Billy was hilarious...so great at comedy. The audience that evening was very receptive. I was delighted to hear that this film would be released due to the enthusiasm for it at Sundance. We were glad to be able to take part in that. And to top it off, I got to meet "my" Billy AND Elijah Wood. Such a treat! My husband and I are huge Lord of the Rings fans. What a wonderful evening! Go see it! (Especially if you're a Billy fan.)