A Shine of Rainbows [HD]

Beautiful Must See Movie
What I Can Tell You: Although I am not in love with the title, this was a beautifully done movie. Truly moving in so many ways. It is so visually appealing and real I could smell the salt air and the scratchiness of their sweaters.

The acting by Aidan Quinn, Connie Nielsen and John Bell (Tomas) was stellar. The only one I am familiar with is Aidan and thought his silent, strong, loving, desperate, character, Alec was brilliantly played.

Connie Nielsen's Marie was amazing. She is beautiful, mesmerizing and full of heart. She is everything you would wish for if you were a child like Tomas in need of love. I was unaware of the many films I have seen with her. Her impact from this movie will make me remember her forever.

John Bell's Tomas was unbelievable. My heart ached for him. He is like Oliver Twist, full of heartbreak, tears, fears and completely capable of love even after being in an orphanage and teased. He is a gentle soul who Marie falls...

Heartwarming and Inspiring- why aren't there more good films like this
Set in the natural beauty of Corrie Island on the breathtaking west coast of Ireland, this uplifting story uncovers a troubled orphan's journey of self discovery, and the healing power of love and the miracles of nature. Outstanding performances by 10 year old John Bell playing the lonely orphan Tomas, and Connie Nielson playing the extraordinary, kind, loving, joyful Maire, make you want to be a better person. It is a story about the transformational healing of a lonely boy, his new stepmom Maire, and a reluctant stepfather played brilliantly by Aiden Quinn.

Simply a Gorgeous Movie
Set on Corrie Island, Ireland in the early 1960's, A SHINE OF RAINBOWS is the story about an orphan boy named Tomas who is adopted by a woman named Maire (Connie Nielsen) and her husband Alec (Aidan Quinn). Tomas (John Bell) has always been a bit of an outcast. He sees the beauty in what others consider mundane, but also has difficulty speaking. He is vilified by the other boys because he is not normal. Maire and Alec are unable to have a child of their own and Maire selects Tomas to be her son. Life on Corrie is much different than at the orphanage on the mainland, but Tomas adapts to it well. He has people who love him, he is surrounded by beauty and nature, and he begins to overcome his speaking problem. Maire adores Tomas and he loves her and shortly after arriving begins calling her Mum. Alec likes the boy and shows little moments of affection, but he can't quite bring himself to call Tomas his son (most clearly evidenced by his refusal to sign Tomas's adoption papers). A...

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