I write this on a night I just watched the DVD again and find myself baffled by the a few of the poor reviews. I must have been watching another movie? This movie had it all...great actors, beautiful Irish countryside, a charming story, and humor too. In a world of simple American TV shows and overdone cop shows this stands out. A quick note on a nay sayer...it was said..well these people are stealing and how about the heir to the $. watch the movie again please! I highly recommend this movie for everyone!!!
June 25, 2008This is one of those rare films that I'm keeping to watch again, and you'd never know it from the back cover or, in particular, the movie trailer. I watched that after the movie, fortunately.
The writing is spot-on, the acting is first rate, the characters feel every bit as real as anyone you'd ever hope to meet in Ireland, and the Isle of Man contributes some incredible scenery. The movie is sharp, funny, perceptive, and an absolutely engrossing experience. It simply can't be improved upon.
June 7, 2008I've actually purchased this movie twice, it's that good and when the next dvd give outs I'll buy it again! Casting, location, story line - it's probably my favorite movie of all time with Saving Grace coming in second.
June 4, 2008 |  | One of my all-time favorites |  |
This is one movie I could watch over and over again...and I have. The premise is simple but the characters and their interaction with one another are what make this movie a gem! The film is perfectly cast. The perfect amount of Irish wit and humor are injected into the film...after all isn't this the way the Irish really are, or is this the way we choose to believe they are? Either way, you'll win by watching it. If you're looking for special effects and a big Hollywood production this isn't the film for you. If you're looking for a film that you WILL remember long after the DVD player is turned off, this may be what you're looking for. The only sad point is that we will no longer have the wonderful actor Ian Bennen to entertain us (as he died in a road accident about a year after Ned Devine came out).
May 28, 2008This is my husband's favorite movie. I like when the old man goes racing back on a motorcycle. Funny movie. A must own.
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