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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).

It can't be understated that what John Davidson has done for the lives of people with Tourette's. His life was upended by his condition at an early age and he, like some others of that era, had to suffer the indignity, the torture if you will, offered a world that didn't understand.

This movie showcases just that.

I won't go into too much detail because I do not want to lessen the experience that this movie, about John, shares with its audience. The moments of sorrow, joy, sheer laughter, and togetherness this movie brings is a wonder to behold. The acting is absolutely brilliant, and the filming is first class.

This film should get multiple awards for what has been produced here. It is a wonderful movie which tickles the emotions, and it is my sincere hope that it highlights the need of understanding and education of Tourette Syndrome to us all.

I have just watched this at a secret screening.

Having seen the trailer a few weeks ago I did not plan on watching it given the subject matter.

If I had followed my inital thoughts I would have missed the best film I have seen this year. It is funny, honest and informing well worth the price of a ticket.

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 :)

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.

Honestly I left the cinema seriously thinking if I'd ever seen a better movie! It's so perfect from the casting to the time jumps. It's a beautiful written story that really captures the essence of what it is to be different and how hard it must be to live with Tourette's. Several goosebumps moments with a lot of humour!

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!

Set in Galashiels, Scotland, I Swear follows the true story of John Davidson, a young boy in 1980s Scotland affected by Tourette Syndrome-a time when there was little understanding or sympathy for this neurological disorder. John struggles to find his place in the world, facing rejection from both his family and society. His only way of coping is to isolate himself and rely on strong medication. That is, until one fateful day, as a young man, he meets a unique woman named Dottie, who supports him on a journey that will change his life forever.

The Review

Firstly, I have to confess-I watched I Swear at a Cineworld Secret Screening, completely unaware of what film I was going to see. By chance, I ended up watching a movie that I would now argue is one of my favorite and best films of the year. I came out of the cinema genuinely astonished by how incredibly well-made this film was. The story, dialogue, performances, setting, and pacing all came together perfectly to create a beautifully touching, well-crafted biopic comedy-drama.

The cast and acting are stellar from start to finish. Robert Aramayo, as John Davidson, shines with a raw, emotionally layered performance. For me, if he doesn't get nominated for an Oscar, it would be a travesty. This was an extremely sensitive role, given that it's a true story and deals with a serious subject. Aramayo navigates the film with a full range of emotions, delivering a flawless portrayal of John Davidson. Maxine Peake, as Dottie, is also fantastic, bringing to life an inspirational, motherly character whose performance is heartwarming throughout. I also have to mention Peter Mullan as Tommy, who completes this trio perfectly, helping make the film both touching and funny.

Overall, director Kirk Jones has done an exceptional job telling this inspirational story. He takes a serious subject-Tourette's syndrome-and John Davidson's journey with the condition in a time when people didn't fully understand it, and masterfully crafts a timeless classic. I Swear blends dramatic moments with light touches of comedy to create an incredible cinematic experience. The acting, story, dialogue, sound, and cinematography all deliver a near-perfect 10 out of 10 experience. I highly recommend everyone check out this film. I give I Swear an outstanding 9.5 out of 10.

Probably the best film I've seen in years hysterically funny but also quite sad. I cried with laughter and sadness. You understand the torment he's suffered for years. I felt ashamed for laughing but just couldn't stop myself. It deserves an Oscar for best picture. Truly magical. Do not hesitate to go and see this film. All supporting cast were brilliant especially Maxine peake. Finally a film that is not a sequel or a remake but a film that you appreciate for its rawness and truth. 10/10.

I went to the Cineworld Secret Screening last night, that ended up being "I Swear" a return to the directors' chair in almost a decade for Kirk Jones, and his first lower budget British film since his debut "Waking Ned".

Just as he's starting secondary school in Galashields, in the 1980's, John Davidson (Scott Ellis Watson / Robert Aramayo) develops a series of uncontrollable ticks and outbursts. Bullied by classmates, castigated by teachers and driving the final wedge into his family, the tries to commit suicide. He survives though, as a decade or so later has been diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome. His life only really improves though when he meets Dottie Achenbach (Maxine Peake) the mother of an old friend, who was a mental health nurse and who is the first person to really accept him for who he is.

A couple of early walkouts, from people who were, I assume hoping for something different, but generally the vast majority of the audience stayed for the screening and seemed to have enjoyed it. The film is often quite funny. It's perhaps the nature of Tourette's that some of the outbursts can be quite funny, particularly those with a transgressive aspect to them. Obviously, it's not funny to see John strike other, or himself and the film is not a comedy. Indeed, there's far more tragedy to it than you might expect, though it does open with Davidson's MBE ceremony, so it's always tempered with the idea that things will work out.

The film does have a wonderful central performance from Robert Aramayo, unrecognisable from his role in "Rings of Power". I would imagine that, at the very least, the best actor BAFTA is in the bag already, if not a few bigger awards, depending on how wide the film goes. Scott Ellis Watson also deserves praise for his time as the younger Davidson, who also suffers at the hands of an unsympathetic world.

I can't imagine I'll want to see it very often, just due to the subject matter but it's a wonderfully made and performed film.

Every once in a while, a film comes along that hits you right in the chest - not because of spectacle or special effects, but because of truth. I Swear is one of those films. It's a deeply human story about a man living with Tourette's syndrome, told with empathy, humour, and unflinching honesty.

From the very first scene, the film strikes a rare balance between comedy and heartbreak. It made me laugh out loud one moment and fight back tears the next. I watched it in the cinema with my wife, and when the credits rolled, I needed half a minute before I could even speak - just to compose myself. Hours later, I'm still thinking about it.

I was born in the early '80s, and I grew up alongside the cultural backdrop and people this biopic portrays. On a personal level, the story hit close to home. I had a mild speech impediment growing up - nowhere near as severe as the protagonist's - but the film transported me straight back to those awkward and painful school memories: being asked to read Shakespeare aloud, hearing the snickers, feeling the weight of being "different." It reminded me how isolating those years could be, but also how transformative kindness and understanding can become.

The film isn't just about Tourette's. It's about identity, resilience, and the universal desire to be accepted for who we are. It captures the chaos and comedy of living with a condition that the world doesn't always understand, yet it never slips into pity or caricature. The writing is sharp, the performances are astonishingly authentic, and the direction has a raw, lived-in feel that makes every scene resonate.

The lead actor delivers a performance that deserves every award coming his way - not just for portraying the physical tics and verbal outbursts with sensitivity, but for showing the vulnerability and humour that exist underneath them. The supporting cast bring warmth and realism, grounding the story in genuine human connection.

I Swear is an emotional rollercoaster, but an important one. It's about difference, courage, and acceptance - about learning to own the parts of ourselves we once tried to hide. Whether you've lived through something similar or not, this film will move you.

A powerful, funny, and deeply emotional experience. One of the most affecting films I've seen in years. Please go and see it.

I wanted to love this movie, as a local I know of the story and remember seeing John's story on a documentary.

The first scene in this movie my ears were offended by two terrible accents from what I feared where the two leads, but then it cut to John's childhood and it was great, I got sucked in and even shed a tear or two, but then they change actors as John gets older, the accent is notably different, then another main character is introduced who has a terrible fake accent.

Obviously some great talent involved in the making of this movie but the two main actors really let it down. Some other great talented Scottish actors involved, but they don't save the movie by any means.

I can imagine this being popular around the world but unfortunately will be dismissed in Scotland for it's poor casting choices. Shrek had a better accent at times.

The film is good and necessary, but its artistic value is clearly overrated. It fails to deliver either a mild comedy or a poignant drama. It's predictable and clichéd, and the second half doesn't match the dramatic intensity of the first.

A number of interesting plot twists were left unexplored. The running time is drawn out, and there's no dynamic narrative. It felt as if the filmmakers were trying to present something original to the audience but then backed out. There's no teacher who was the only one who understood the main character, no first girlfriend who wasn't afraid of his syndrome, or any events that could have enriched the story. These plot lines were abandoned or resolved superficially.

The film lacks emotional depth.

I can't remember a film that was such an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. It was very hard viewing at times but also totally compelling. It had me roaring with laughter usually at the most inappropriate times. The whole cast were outstanding but Robert Aramayo's performance is deserving of any awards that will surely come his way. I can't recommend it highly enough.

This is a fabulous film which made me laugh and cry in equal measure. It captured the difficulties and complexities of living with Tourette's syndrome with a startling level of authenticity. The acting was superb and I came out realising that I'd seen something very special. I'll be thinking about it for weeks.

What a great film, thought provoking, hilarious, informative and brilliant, one of the best movies I've seen in a long time.

This film is destined for copious amounts of awards and will become a British Classic. Well done, it was fantastic, I went through all the emotions, but most of all, I have never laughed so much and uncontrollably out loud in a cinema with the hundreds of other viewers. Loved it. A must see!

I Swear is quite simply one of the best movies I have ever seen. Robert Aramayo's performance is award worthy and the lad who played young John should also be very proud of himself. I have never seen a movie where I can be laughing one minute, crying the next and sometimes doing both at once within the same scene. The supporting cast are all excellent. Everyone should go to the cinema to see this but I truly hope that it gets picked up by Netflix as this deserved to be streamed all around the world. What a triumph of a film. Also - make sure you don't leave the cinema before the credits as the real life footage of John and Dotty will also bring a tear to your eye. I think it's the first film I've ever had to take a few minutes in my seat at the theatre at the end before I left it had such an effect on me. Simply wonderful. Loved it.

It was so good, it really helped me understand Tourette's Syndrome, and put so much into perspective!

I can't put into words how good that movie was, how educational, and how well it was done. The fact that it's a true story really pulls the heartstrings more!

I personally loved it and think it's one of the best movies I've seen yet!

I Swear is more than a feature film. It is the beginning of a movement that brings Tourette's awareness to the forefront in a way that has never been done before.

Centred on the remarkable life of John Davidson MBE, the film captures his humour, resilience, and tireless dedication to changing perceptions of Tourette's syndrome. John's advocacy has already broken down barriers, but on screen his story takes on new life - raw, emotional, and utterly compelling.

The direction and storytelling are superb, but what makes I Swear unforgettable is its honesty. It's not only about one man's journey; it's about a community finally being heard, families being understood, and awareness being pushed into the mainstream where it belongs.

By the end, you don't just feel moved - you feel galvanised. This isn't simply a film to watch, it's a call to action. A legacy for John, a voice for those living with Tourette's, and the start of real change.

A vital, powerful, and inspiring 10/10.

I suppose there are bound to be some questions about whether or not this is acting or mimicry, but there's no denying that the performance here from Robert Aramayo is truly engaging to watch. John Davidson is a confident and friendly young man from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders who might have a promising goalkeeping career looming until, at the age of 14, he develops an involuntary tic. This is swiftly followed by uncontrollable swearing and spontaneously violent gestures. His parents, whose marriage is already straining, and his teachers think he's playing up and his school friends quickly turn into teasers and bullies. At this point, we head on a decade or so to meet a man who now knows he has Tourette Syndrome and who still lives a fairly medically and physically constrained life with his mum (a powerfully understated effort from Shirley Henderson). A trip to the supermarket with her sees him meet with old friend "Murray" (Francesco Piacentini-Smith who reminded me of the young Paul Nichols) to whom he explains a little about his condition. As luck would have it, his poorly mum "Dottie" (Maxine Peake) was formerly a mental health nurse, makes a mean spaghetti bolognese and has the patience of a saint, so she takes on the challenge of weaning him off his drugs, finding him a job and maybe even creating a psychological environment in which he might even be able to live on his own. It's the middle task that sees him introduced to community centre caretaker "Tommy" (Peter Mullan) who takes a chance with this volatile young lad and gives him a job. As he steps out from his hitherto domestic shadow, John finds himself exposed to a society that is as unfamiliar with his condition as it is unwelcoming, even hostile, to it's seemingly aggressive symptoms. What now ensues sees this young man work hard to not just better integrate himself into this community but also to try and help that, and the broader, community understand more about Tourette. This film combines the styles of a drama and a documentary effectively, and there is a definite chemistry between Aramayo and both a Peake who delivers a persona that is characterful, sensitive and feisty as well as a Mullan who adopts a semi-paternal role that provides the young man with a benign source of discipline and focus. In the end, though, it's the effort from Aramayo that has to take him firmly into BAFTA territory as he delivers this cleverly written, frequently laugh-out-loud depiction of a flawed, charismatic and thoroughly decent man who becomes determined to improve not only his own lot, but to raise awareness to help others similarly sceptically diagnosed by an anxious and ill-educated society. There are one or two scenes that are tough to watch, but in the main this is an affectionate and entertaining film that opens eyes and smiles.

I hardly ever review. This film was absolutely outstanding. Robert and Maxine should be up for BAFTAs here. A joyous, very funny but poignant film that tells a story about how a disability should be accepted by society. A rare one of a kind film that is thought provoking and uplifting at the same time. Go and see it. You will not be disappointed.

This is a hard film to review as it's obviously very well intentioned but it annoyed me in some of the things it promoted. Obviously, this is based off of genuine events but still I found it leant too heavily on the status quo and schmaltzy tropes that are all too common in British biopics, heavily detracting from a film which had a lot of potential. I think it will have a positive impact and appreciate what it's trying to say but it did frustrate me in parts. F##k the queen and the police. Genuinely.

This was a truly incredible film.

It takes you on a journey of John's life where he discovers he has Tourette's syndrome in his teens. He fights a losing battle most of the film, full of setbacks and heartache. It is full of emotion with some hilarious parts in that leave you laughing out loud too. John is someone you really get behind and can be really proud of. This film will genuinely make waves and lead to more acceptance of people with Tourette's.

I urge you to watch it. It was truly, truly phenomenal!