I'll Remember April

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Good actors+good plot=good movie!, February 23, 2001
"I'll Remember April" is a good movie comprised of good actors and a good plot.

There is just a slew of good actors: Trevor Morgan (from Barney) , Haley-Joel Osment (from Sixth Sense), Pat Morita (from Karate Kid), and Mark Harmon (from lots of stuff). And the other supporting actors are good too, I especially liked the Japanese boy. I'd have trouble identifying a single protagonist in this movie, it's really a team effort of kids, parents, police and FBI. But even though all the kids have equal roles, all their characters are unique and believable. The plot is simple enough for young kids, yet complex enough for adults. The tension arises when a young Japanese soldier washes ashore in California shortly after Pearl Harbor. He saves one of the boys from drowning. Should they turn him in? Should they protect him? And it's all the more complex because one of the boys family is Japanese and is headed for an internment camp. What is the right thing to do? How will it unfold? What would you do as a kid in this situation? Or as a parent? Like I said, this is a good movie. I'd call it "Hardy Boys-ish" or "Stand By Me-ish" for all the good reasons. Balanced. Good actors. Good acting. Well-directed. Good plot. Complex.

Will the real Hollywood please stand up, January 22, 2001

So once in awhile you come across a heartfelt labor-of-love movie that really makes you think twice about all those effect-ridden hollywood schlops the studios force feed us to feed their pockets. This is it. "I'll Remeber April" features a brilliantly crafted story by writer Mark Sanderson and is brought wonderfully to life by an amazing cast including Mark Harmon, Pam Dawber & Haley-Joel Osment. Pat Morita and Trevor Morgan add terrific heart to this often forgotten period in our history where Japanese interment camps effected even small town america as fear got the best of almost everyone. When you see this movie you find yourself thinking "this really happenned". You find yourself asking if you would react the same way, what would you do. Director Bob Clark says in the DVD commentary the budget was only $1.8mm. I sure hope hollywood takes note because obviously every penny was spent to ensure the emotion of the film was not lost. Mark Sanderson has a gift for not only adult dialog but also childrens dialog making this story appealing to all ages and believable on all levels. A huge thumbs up--buy it--rent it--own it---it will open your eyes to what a real box office movie is all about.

A Splendid Film!, January 18, 2001

This movie was great in every aspect, and very much worthy of mention! I'll Remember April was a war saga that aimed towards the children of the era, and how it affected them. All of the actors were great, but I am extremely impressed with Trevor Morgan's performance as Duke Cooper. I would recommend this film to anyone who finds relation to childhood friendships, and childhood hardships. With these young fabulous actors in the lead, this is a 6 star film! What a precious piece this movie really is!

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I laughed and cried with the actors. Great family movie!
Good for discussion of the evils of racism. January 25, 2001

I really enjoyed the film. I thought the actors were very believable and I laughed and cried with them as the story unfolded. I found it a good vehicle to begin a discussion with my grandchildren of the history of one of the most shameful things our country had done in our treatment of the Japanese during this time period. I wish the film had been longer. There were times that the continuity was missing and I had to wonder how we got to the current point. Since I have the video, I replayed some scenes.

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Ironic Timliness, January 27, 2002
Reviewer: Phyl Matteson from Schoolcraft, Michigan USA
At a time when we are comparing Pearl Harbor with 911, and the treatment of Afganisganians living here with that of the Japanese Americans in WW2, to accidently come upon such a delightful portrayal came as a surprise to me. I had never heard of it before, but bought it because I noticed the actors and the fair price and took a gamble on it. This should be re released!!!!! It would be a smash. Children can leaarn a gentle lesson of what went on at that time and perhaps relate it to our present situation. I don't often find such a jewel.

Amazing story for amazing actors, January 20, 2002
Reviewer: Dusart Sylvain from Neuvy sur barangeon France
This movie is unbelievable, i'm french i watched it, and oh my god!! if you want to cry, to laugh, buy it!! The youngs actors are amazing specially Haley Joel Osment the new young biggest actor!! After The Sixth Sense, Pay It Forward(so sad), and A.I, if you haven't seen I'll Remember April, you miss a fabulous Osment's movie. So i have just an advice: buy it and love it, you can't do else. Believe me is a great fabulous movie ;-)

A successful look at friendship and loyalty, August 1, 2001
Reviewer: William G. Kelly from Castro Valley, CA USA
Wonderful, funny, poignant film. This is a real find -- a small-budget, little-publicized film (it must have gone straight to video) with well-known actors and seasoned direction. Pat Morita and Trevor Morgan are marvelous in their roles, as is Yuji Okumoto as the sailor. Great attention has been paid to authentic period setting such as hair style, clothing, music, cars. It has been shot with a wide lens that gives an impression of light and color. And unlike many modern films, it leaves the viewer with a sense of wholesomeness. While some will criticize it for being a bit too breezy, to me it was a breath of fresh air.

Wonderful story with wonderful acting, July 25, 2001
Reviewer: Jessyca from Alabama, USA
"I'll Remember April" is one of the most uplifting movies I've ever seen. We learn enough about the characters to actually care about them, especially the lead character Duke Cooper (who is portrayed brilliantly by one of the best child actors around,Trevor Morgan,who has a wide range as an actor) and his best friend Willy. I give praise to the writer and everyone who worked on this film.This is truly a classic.