The quiet world of Craigmore, a Dublin home for the disabled, is transformed by the arrival of wild child Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy), a young man with muscular dystrophy, who refuses to let his condition restrict his ability to enjoy life. He strikes up a friendship with Michael (Steven Robertson), a quiet, intelligent cerebral palsy sufferer, who knows his way around books and has good powers of argument, despite a restrictive voice impediment.

The two of them face an uphill struggle to persuade the authorities to let them leave the home and rent a flat together, with round-the-clock supervision. Even if they manage it, could they survive outside the comfort of Craigmore? Things start to look up when they meet a pleasant girl, called Siobhan (Romola Garai), whom they hope will become their carer.

Director Damien O'Donnell (East Is East) deserves much credit for conjuring up an entertaining and educating comedy about disability that avoids the pitfalls of sentimentality, or despair. In fact, Inside I'm Dancing is very funny and shows both the good and bad sides of these characters.

The film has been criticised for using able-bodied actors in the leads, but that was the director's choice and it has to be said that McAvoy and Robertson do an excellent job.

Overall, this is touching and refreshing. I've seen it twice now. It got the thumbs up from disabled people with me and others in front of us thought it fantastic, as well.

Give it a chance. You're unlikely to be disappointed.