The Seventh Stream

...On a much smaller and more manageable scale. It is so beautiful to see and hear that one can almost smell the salt air. Saffron Burrows gives a surprisingly subtle and nuanced performance, easily the equal of her more experienced cast members. The weakest offering was that on whom the entire enterprise pivots, Scott Glenn, playing Owen Quinn. Here, a range of emotion was require that he did not seem to be able to muster. But the rest of the production was so compelling as to make the whole unsinkable. As for being able to suspend disbelief well enough to entertain the essential fantasy; remember that this story takes place in the land of leprechauns before the coming of such wonders as the horseless carriage!

I am not exactly the major expert on Irish folklore but I saw this movie simply because I love Scott Glenn's acting and while he was good as usual the movie was so-so. Why? Let's see.

Owen Quinn (Glenn) is an Irish fisherman that remained widow - when, it's not told but it must have been recent - that one day during a fishing trip notices something out of this world... a seal turning into a gorgeous woman named Mairead (Saffron Burrows), and as you might guess, Quinn tries his way with Mairead. As life goes on in the Irish village, Quinn's relationship with Mairead starts going creaky and eventually leave. When she returns on the beach Quinn notices lots of seals going to the beach and morphing into women, and as a Reverend told him before in the movie there was a population of seals that morphed into humans that just waited the right stream for doing so.

While the concept was interesting the execution was odd because it could never happen that a seal can be turned into human. I know, it's the retelling of a legend but I simply couldn't suspend disbelief. For the rest, Glenn as usual did his best with the performance and Burrows was convincing up until she became cranky and wanted to return to the beach only for morphing into a seal.

Overall, a movie that in the end would appeal more to Irish folks than non-Irish one like me (I am Italian) and saved by the leads' performances.

I've always loved the old legends ... this movie is not for everyone unless you enjoy fantasy, romance and story-telling. The beautiful landscape of Ireland once again lends itself to the magic and legends of the Celtic people ... much as it did in "The Secret of Roan Inish" (with Jeni Courtney).

If you are looking for another Hollywood action film with a fast-paced plot, wild characters and a big bang at the end, this isn't that movie. If you want something different, a little slower paced with a thoughtful plot, a wee bit of mystery and a beautiful seaside setting, this may be for you. I found it interesting that the majority of the cast consisted of the residents of this fishing village by the sea. It's a tale of lost love, redemption and belief in a legend that ultimately leads to belief in the human heart and spirit. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 9/10/21.

This movie is the epitome of romance. Scott Glenn and Saffron Burrows have a chemistry that is undeniable.

The Seventh Stream is much like The Legend of Roane Eilish. The scenery, the sounds, the lighting, just like a day by the beach. I was totally mesmerized by the cinematography.

I am not professional reviewer and I don't write often about photography etc but this was one time that it needed mentioned.

I do know what I like and I really liked this movie. I recommend it to anyone and everyone. It touched my heart and I will be forever grateful for that touch.