I Swear

Tonight my wife and I attended the UK Premiere of 'I Swear' in Glasgow Film Theatre.

We were both blown away by the movie, which was funny, yet compassionate and thought-provoking. And the acting by the whole cast was top notch.

In fifty five years of going to movie theatres, this is the first movie that I have witnessed receiving a standing ovation. And the adulation was duly deserved.

I can't recommend 'I Swear' highly enough.

Go see it... you definitely won't be disappointed.

"I Swear" is a compassionate, clear-eyed portrait of the life of Tourette's activist John Davidson. It sidesteps clichés, focusing on identity, dignity, and the real work of advocacy. Performances feel lived-in; period detail is textured without nostalgia fog but with great music. Direction and editing keep things intimate yet propulsive, and the sound design respects the sensory world. The script patiently dismantles common myths while staying humane and often witty. Occasionally earnest, never patronizing-artful, honest, and quietly galvanizing. It was an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to view this masterpiece. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone.

I wrnt to see this with a group of people from TiC (Tourettes inclusion in the community) charity, in Hull. There was a mix of workers, family members and tourettic people. We met the lead actor and the cinema were absolutely brilliant with us all :)

The film, wow, what a stark and eye opening account of Johns life, his struggles, his wins, and the joy and grief in between. There wasnt a dry eye in the house from our lot, everyone understood and empathised, everyone gained even more respect for each member of our lovely charity because of the work Johnny, Paul and our Kim, Bev and Yas do on the daily, and always with a smile and support for each and every person who are misunderstood, misheard and laughed at with their condition.

Thank you for making this film, thank you for educating people on pure reality, thank you for being you John Davidson MBE ... You are amazing :)

I saw it at the world premiere today in Toronto. It has the kind of purposeful passion that the main character's mentor tells him he needs to find - namely, to help the world understand what it means to be neurodiverse with something like Tourette's.

Amazing performances from the entire cast, including the two actors playing the child & adult version of the main character. They truly humanize the challenges he has faced from the time he started experiencing tics as a teenager. The performances are so natural that you often forget you are watching a dramatic depiction. Tells the story with a minimum of gloss.

We need more movies like this to be created, and the world needs to see more of them. It probably won't attract much notice owing to the subject matter. But it certainly deserves to be considered for awards based on its merits.

It had a good chunk of the audience in tears at various points, both for the painful and joyful moments. Even if it doesn't hit you quite that hard, I can't see anyone giving it less than a 7, unless you are bothered by the swearing (which is entirely necessary to maintain authenticity of what such a person's existence is like).

Went to see this on a secret screening and wow.

This movie made me laugh my head off and it made me boil my eyes out. The cast is incredible, the script is beautiful and the meaning is outstanding. Being neurodiverse myself this film really hit home in a gut punching way.

To see it from the point of view of someone so caring and wonderful was all the more heartbreaking.

I've seen alot of films but this film stands out. It will withstand the test of time and it will inspire so many in so many ways.

So glad I saw this I won't forget it ever

Easiest 10 I've given!