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Summary: Fulla craic!
Review: "Craic "(pronounced "crack") means fun in Irish, and this movie is fulla craic! Filmed in beautiful Roundstone (Cloch na Rón), in Conamara, County Galway, Ireland, it is a spoof on the American political election system (based upon some real unfortunate events of an American politician who had visited Ireland trying to find his roots) and a humourous satire on the annual Irish mating festival on the West Coast of the Country. Janeane Garofalo is perfect as the American aide to the politician on assignment there, and David O'Hara (a well known serious Irish actor, who played the Irishman in Braveheart) is great in his comedic role. This is a fun movie as well as a quick visual trip to one of the most beautiful areas on the Irish Isle.
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Summary: A fuzzy warm romance!
Review: This is an off-beat romance that is engaging and warm and witty! Taking gentle swings at both American and Irish. Beautiful filmed, it catches the whimsical side of Ireland, as Marcy( a campaign aid) comes to Ireland to research the roots of her politician boss. But she arrives right in the middle of the matchmaking festival where women are imported to give them a chance to make a match with a braw Irish laddy! Romance is not on her mind, but it seems rather unavoidable. Leary's talents are rather wasted in a supporting role, the rest of the cast have a high old time!! One super movie!!
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Summary: A top feel good movie that is really funny
Review: This is a wonderful story about matchmaking. Janeane's character is sent to find the roots of her Boston Senator in a small Irish town. Much to her chagrin she has happened onto a mtachmaking festival. The plot goes from funny to funnier at that point, as people are trying to match her, while she is trying to find relatives of the senator. David O'Hara plays a great "rogue" in this story who is attracted to her but not to serious of a person. Also don't ever let him sing again please. My husband even said for a "chick flick" this is one that was funny enough for him to even like. If you like British Commedies at all this will also lure you in. This is one of my all time favorite "feel good movies"
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Summary: Ahhh, Love
Review: This movie is a delightful romantic comedy, different from Janeane Garafalo's usual fare. I was surprised at how much I liked this flick, mainly set in lovely Ireland, as you could probably tell. Marcy goes to Ireland to find the roots of Sen. John McGlory, only to end up there upon the approach of the local Matchmaking Festival. In walks scraggly Sean into the story, who left the city boy life behind to move to rural Ireland. I do have to say I just love David O'Hara, who has been in several other movies and more recently on TV's The District. Is a match made in heaven? Well you'll just have to watch it yourself!
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Summary: brilliant!
Review: this film has such great irish humour!
makes me laugh everytime i see it so am going to order a dvd
for our family!
a must see................
sharyn whiting.
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Summary: I love this movie!
Review: Sure, it's a little silly sometimes-who cares? It's a romantic comedy!! I don't expect some kind of "Most Important Film of the Decade" when I watch a romantic comedy.
I want these things, in order: A sexy, quirky, and smart hero; an intelligent, attractive female lead whom I can identify with; sarcastic humor; and a believeable will-they-won't-they romance. The fact that this one is set in Ireland is a plus, as are the fun supporting cast, interesting political plot (how many romantic comedies center around campaign workers and the serach for Irish votes?) and the excellent soundtrack (which to my dismay is not available anywhere I've looked!).
If you want an intellectual evening, or a movie that will make you think, there are a number of other movies I could recommend. If you just want to see two likeable people fall in love in Europe, get this one, you won't regret it.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I bought this DVD having never seen the film but being drawn into the prospect of a romantic comedy set in Ireland (it rang bells, for me you see). Oh how I wish this had been better - it was forumlaic and humdrum. The best scene in this movie is the singing competition which is the only reason I have awarded this film 3 and not 2 stars. If you want an Irish love story, watch The Quiet Man.
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Summary: A Darlin' Funny Romance Set in Ireland
Review: I first caught this cute little Irish film off the AMC channel. I had heard some things about it. A different kind of romance with a sense of adventure. Jeanne Garofarlo plays the cynical, sarcastic Marcy. An aide to a Boston senator McGlory. McGlory sends Marcy to a remote village of Ballinagra to dig up some McGlory relatives to help in his campaign. Along her way she meets some interesting locals. There she catches the eye of matchmaker Dermot played by Milo O'Shea. Dermot senses the chemistry between Marcy and the equally cynical Sean played by David O'Hara. A former journalist who has just returned to his local village to write a book.
The best parts are the meeting of the two wayward singles. Marcy bumps into Sean in her bathroom at this hotel she didn't actually plan on. She got caught in a jam of finding proper room & board during the Matchmaking Fest. Now, isn't that fate or what? The scenes with his dog are so funny. As are the scenes in the pub. The singing contest. The hiliarious scene with the folk they scourged up to be the misfit McGlory clan. It was a riot! And the always growing relationship between the two lonely singles, Marcy and Sean.
When all good things come to a close with the death of Dermot the Matchmaker. Marcy must return with her boss back to Boston. Marcy's last visit to Dermot's cottage to find a package waiting for her. She leaves what really mattered in her life behind her. It ends in a very sweet reunion of the two lovers. It's just a really darlin' sweet film. It tells one that you can find love where you least expect it. It's a feel good film, when you're feeling down. It has some of the most beautiful cinematography of breath-taking Ireland. And the music is really great. Traditional and very Irish! Like you're really there having a good time in the local pub. Now those Irish know how to have a good time! I think I'd add this to my VHS collection of Irish films.
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Summary: "The Matchmaker" is a great comedy!
Review: OK, I love this movie not only because it's partially based in my hometown (Boston!), but because it's a fantastic romantic comedy that can appeal to both women and men. Janeane Garofalo's character Marcie is a senator's aide who gets sent to Ireland to trace the senator's "destiny" (i.e. his ancestors and any living relatives). Instead, she arrives during a matchmaking festival and finds love with a rather flirtatious bartender/former journalist named Sean (David O'Hara). Stand-out scenes include the senator's reunion with his "relatives" (Ya brazen hussy!) and the final twist at the end (a confession from the senator's father). It's a must-see comedy.
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Summary: THE MATCHMAKER
Review: ONE OF MY NEW FAVORITE MOVIES, AS A IRISH AMERICAN I
WILL PUT IT UP WITH THE QUIET MAN. THE CHARACTURES
ARE GREAT,MADE ME LAUGH, AND MADE ME CRY
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