One of my favorite movies is I Am Sam starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer, a ruthless lawyer, is working for Penn, a mentally handicapped father trying to retain custody of his daughter. I love everything about this movie: the vibrant colors, the camera angles, the Beatles covers, not to mention the storyline that makes me laugh as much as cry. The characters are believable (important for a realist like myself), and the themes of community and family transcend traditional social, academic, and familial boundaries.
What is your favorite movie and why?
