I Swear

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).

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 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.

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.

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.