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Summary: You'll Fall Off Your Chair Laughing!
Review: This has to be one of the funniest films I've ever seen! My Mom's Irish and many of the people in the film reminded me of the "odd" aunts & uncles I had!The scenery is gorgeous!!! I've been to Ireland and what you see is still there in 2002!!! You will fall in love with this movie! It captures so well the fine line we all walk between doing what's "right" and doing what makes sense... Sometimes, making sense is the right thing to do.
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Summary: Warm and very, very funny.
Review: Frankly, it probably helps to be either Irish or to be familiar with the English / Irish sense of humor to really appreciate this film totally. There are too many funny situations throughout the film and to try to single one out as 'the funniest' is impossible but you will laugh heartily when the two main characters/ connivers go to Ned's home and find him dead from the shock of winning the lottery and they try to arrange his body, (after purloining the lottery ticket), and the apperance of his house so as to allay any suspicion when the police come to take charge of the situation and Ned's false teeth pop out of his mouth and they try to re-insert them. They appear to be genuinely hysterical and their laughter is infectious. See this film. If you are a fan of English / Irish comedy, you'll enjoy this one over and over as you re-visit it over the years.
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Summary: Rudiesk8s
Review: This was an excellent Irish movie. The scenery was fantastic - the music was superb. Two 'old' naked men on a beach - absolutely hilarious. Very well directed. I have watched it 3 times.
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Summary: Rudiesk8s
Review: This was an excellent Irish movie. The scenery was fantastic - the music was superb. Two naked men on a beach - absolutely hilarious. Very well directed. I have watched it 3 times.
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Summary: Charming: What a miraculous discovery!
Review: ...This was quite a discovery. Director and writer Kirk Jones' only movie so far, "Waking Ned Devine" is a wake up call with its humor and its human touch. Taking place in an Irish village of 52 inhabitants, the movie deals with the very human reactions to winning a lot of money in the lottery, yet takes unexpected turns that bring it to a new dimension, where the people of the village all end up agreeing with a plan that reminded me of the plot in Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho's most recent novel, "The Devil and Miss Prym." I don't want to spoil the movie for you... Suffice it to say that from the first minute this charming Irish production will grab you and won't let you go, by stirring up emotions that go from deep laughter to sadness. The music, to top things, goes VERY nicely with most of the scenes, becoming a real driver that reinforces the moods conveyed by the actors. All in all, the movie is incredible, appropriate for the entire family and a leaves you wanting more of these British movies. ...
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Summary: Jackpot
Review: A small Irish town takes on big city establishment when one of their own, Ned Devine wins the lottery. How do they claim the winnings when Devine dies with his winning ticket in his hand? The resulting film is a quaint, often charming comedy. The marketing would have you expecting a FULL MONTY type experience and that is somewhat accurate. The town itself is a major character in the story as is the lottery, represented by an allergic young man who arrives by helicopter. There is a sub-plot involving a love-struck pig farmer who tries to win the girl of his dreams, but the true heart of the film involves the boys, two senior citizens who plan the lottery claim. This is a quiet comedy that's pace matches the small town so many may consider it a slow moving story. The screenplay does have its problems. For example, when the townsfolk are celebrating their coming good fortune, one member tells the group that it isn't going to work which brings the party to a stop. Then he offers the solution and the party starts back up. The conflict is a red herring that creates a false desperation. This is an enjoyable film with some funny scenes. The DVD has a nice audio/video transfer.
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Summary: Great movie
Review: After watching this movie for the fourth or fifth time, I decided it was finally time to rant and rave about it. Waking Ned Devine tells the story of a small Irish village. Best friends Jackie O'Shea and Michael O'Sullivan are determined to find which member of their small community won the lottery. When they discover that Ned Devine, the winner, died of shock upon seeing that he had won, they formulate a plan to get the money for themselves and their village. With several subplots going, Waking Ned Devine keeps you enthralled and is funny at the same time. There were several points when I laughed out loud, but much of the movie was funny. I really enjoyed this movie, and I reccommend it to all!
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Summary: Utterly delightful!
Review: This movie is fresh, tender, and funny. The views of the landscape are breathtaking. I watch this movie when I want to laugh. It is nice to know that there are some sweet films being made which depart from the typical Hollywood formulas.
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Summary: "Waking Ned Devine"
Review: When Michael and Jackie,two old friends,find out that in their sleepy little village called Tullymore,someone won the jackpot in the lottery,they try to find the winner.This should be easy, because in Tullymore everybody knows everyone.But when Jackie discovers that Ned Devine,a friendly old man,who has the winning-ticket,is dead,the two friends get into big trouble.The two main characters,Michael and Jackie, lead the viewers through this amusing story in a kindly and humorous way.The story is exciting and it is funny to watch how the two always have to get over new problems.The landscape of Ireland,the society of Tullymore and of course the two main actors make this story a surprising and amusing event.
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Summary: Very funny movie
Review: This movie is worth watching if only for the nude motorcycle scene...you'll laugh until your sides hurt. Overall a very entertaining movie.
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