Happy to write the first 'user review' for this film and it's a positive one. Just watched it and enjoyed it very much. Whilst some of the scenes and actions of the characters were a little far-fetched at times, it doesn't detract too much from the overall film. Decent performances, a good storyline and I enjoyed the mix of languages used within the film. My only real, minor complaint was the ending felt a little rushed and I thought it could've used a further twist. Watch it and see what I mean but a respectable 7/10 from me. 👍🏻
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Great little film.
alanconran-1478721 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Saw this on the BBC iPlayer and hadn't realised it was going to be a Gaelic film until it started. Added a charm to the narrative and was thoroughly enjoyable with a good mix of language from the characters and the menacing use of Dublin gangsters leaving threatening voicemails.
I'm a big fan of Peter Coonan's since his turn as Dublin hard nut Fran in Love/Hate and his other appearances in film and TV since then and I was impressed with his dialogue. Thoroughly believable as the raging father who owes money and has turned to desperate measures to find a way of paying his debt off.
I'm a big fan of Peter Coonan's since his turn as Dublin hard nut Fran in Love/Hate and his other appearances in film and TV since then and I was impressed with his dialogue. Thoroughly believable as the raging father who owes money and has turned to desperate measures to find a way of paying his debt off.
A familiar premise, well acted
core_memory_jay24 June 2024
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"He asked me if I was alright. It had been a long time since anyone had asked me that."
I believe this is the first time I've watched a movie where the characters primarily spoke Irish. I can't really comment on their diction or accents since I don't speak Irish or have expertise in it, but I found it very pleasant to listen to. I've always liked the Irish accent and the language itself.
The plot followed a familiar premise, so it's easy for the viewer to predict its direction. This wasn't due to a lack of skill from the cast, who maintained high tension in their interactions, or from the passionate direction in terms of framing and choreography. Rather, it's because we've seen many movies in this genre, making it harder to be surprised by the plot twists.
Regarding the kitchen scene, you might think of its choreography as a writing mistake.
''Why didn't that character use the baby as leverage to make the other character come out of the bathroom?'' you might ask.
Well, that character had heard the call and knew the baby wouldn't be harmed. They were the ones in danger. Sure, the bad guy could have pretended to hurt the baby, but the situation would have stalled and broken the scene's momentum since the character locked in the bathroom knew the other character had been ordered not to hurt the baby. Plus, everything happened quickly, and as soon as the bad guy turned his back again... well, you know what happened. Remember that this is a movie, not real life, so sometimes, to keep things going, you have to believe what they're showing/telling you.
That being said, I very much enjoyed the finale. ❤
*** ''Some men aren't fit to be fathers.''
I believe this is the first time I've watched a movie where the characters primarily spoke Irish. I can't really comment on their diction or accents since I don't speak Irish or have expertise in it, but I found it very pleasant to listen to. I've always liked the Irish accent and the language itself.
The plot followed a familiar premise, so it's easy for the viewer to predict its direction. This wasn't due to a lack of skill from the cast, who maintained high tension in their interactions, or from the passionate direction in terms of framing and choreography. Rather, it's because we've seen many movies in this genre, making it harder to be surprised by the plot twists.
Regarding the kitchen scene, you might think of its choreography as a writing mistake.
''Why didn't that character use the baby as leverage to make the other character come out of the bathroom?'' you might ask.
Well, that character had heard the call and knew the baby wouldn't be harmed. They were the ones in danger. Sure, the bad guy could have pretended to hurt the baby, but the situation would have stalled and broken the scene's momentum since the character locked in the bathroom knew the other character had been ordered not to hurt the baby. Plus, everything happened quickly, and as soon as the bad guy turned his back again... well, you know what happened. Remember that this is a movie, not real life, so sometimes, to keep things going, you have to believe what they're showing/telling you.
That being said, I very much enjoyed the finale. ❤
*** ''Some men aren't fit to be fathers.''
- You didn't turn out too bad.
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