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Summary: It was a letdown for me
Review: The movie you REALLY want to see is The Englishman who went up a Hill or Local Hero. Waking Ned Devine did not have any of the small town pranks that I expected. What a wasted premise!
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Summary: A delightful, charming Irish film.
Review: When friends Jackie O'Shea and Michael Sullivan learn that someone in their small town has won the lottery they set out to wine and dine the townsfolk in hopes of finding the winner.They soon learn that the winner is Ned Devine, a man with a true heart of gold. They discover however, that Ned passed away just after learning that he won the lotto. The story follows their dilemma, and their sometimes humorous efforts to pass Michael off as the dead Ned. Pretty soon the entire town, except for one, is in on the charade. The film is filled with all the usual Irish elements that make a film like this so much fun...subtle humor, great scenery, good music, and fine acting by a largely unknown cast. The skinny actor who plays Sullivan is especially enjoyable. The naked motorcycle ride is humorous, and the funeral scene is moving.
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Summary: Soulful and Witty. Sheer Joy to watch it!
Review: I must confess I love British films, and this one is one of the best I have seen recently. It is so witty, so... I don't know...Irish, in all of its positive images. It just makes you feel good and take your life just a bit lighter and easier... The plot is great, but you have to see it for yourself to enjoy it fully. Old people are talked about and portrayed in this film (as in so many British films), whereas they are virutally non-existant as vital characters in Hollywood films, apart from being somebody's grandparents (usually in nursing homes). It is nice to see the old folk living their lives with their own problems, sence of humor and irony. Really nice!
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Summary: Advertising for Ireland
Review: Though this movie was shot entirely on the Isle of Man, it is like one great advert for Ireland. Irish landscape, Irish beer, Irish music (the score is absolutely brilliant)... and not least Irish mentality. Once again, it is refreshingly nice to watch a movie with a humour much different - and much, much better! - than the serial humour of American movies. »Waking Ned (Devine)« is a very human story, the characters are extremely real, and the humour and spontaneity comes from the heart. This movie is highly recommendable. I enjoyed it from start to end!
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Summary: Uplifting!
Review: What a jewel of a movie! The characters are rich and full of humor -- I'd love to live in Tullaigh Moor myself! Lovely scenery, lots of laughs -- a triumph!
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Summary: YAY!
Review: All i can say is when i finished watching the movie... i said YAY! It was great. HAHAHAH... those old guys are so funny and silly. You have to see it if you are in a dorky mood... or even if you arent...
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Summary: Very Good
Review: A very funny movie, filmed in the beautiful Irish country-side. The story is somewhat unbelievable, but, what the heck, it's the movies! The two old men are very, very good. They kept me laughing the whole way through. It's not like any movie I've ever seen. It almost seems from an older, more innocent time. Buy it as soon as humanly possible!
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Summary: A wonderful Irish (?) Comedy
Review: I must admit that I bought this movie because of where it was filmed rather than because of the plot, although I was not at all disappointed with the latter. I found the combination of impeccable performance, gentle wit, occasional hilarity, evocative soundtrack and stunning scenery harmonised perfectly into a highly enjoyable whole. DVD audio and video quality is excellent although there is little otherwise to choose between VHS and DVD formats. Extras are limited to "text and photo" biographies of the cast and a Theatrical Trailer which gives away too many surprises - DO NOT WATCH THIS BEFORE WATCHING THE MOVIE. Many people may be surprised to discover that not a single frame of the movie was shot in Ireland, the filming actually taking place on the Isle of Man. Although more famous for its tail-less cats and the annual TT motorcycle races, tax concessions by the (Independent) Manx government have recently made the Island something of a haven for movie makers. The Isle of Man (which is almost exactly at the geographic centre of the British Isles) is in many ways an ideal location ; within its 220 square miles it possesses much of the landscape scenery found in the United Kingdom and Eire and enjoys a more favourable climate than either of its near neighbours. The dramatic cliffs of the Island's south-west coast are used to wonderful effect in Waking Ned Devine as are the beautiful, secluded bays and the narrow country lanes - the naked motorcycle ride has to be one of the most memorable scenes in any recent movie. The village of Tullymore in the movie is actually Cregneash, at the extreme southern tip of the Island. A large part of this village, with its thatched farmstead and cottages, is a living museum, part of Manx National Heritage. I would urge anyone who loved the scenery in this movie to visit and explore the Isle of Man should the opportunity arise. It has been a favourite haunt of mine for many years and is certain to feature in an increasing number of productions as its reputation as a film location grows.
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Summary: the suprizing philosophy to a feel-good comedy
Review: Waking Ned Divine was an interesting bit of black comedy, that focused on the aspects of a man who sets out to swindle a lottery winner's(though he is not quite sure of the winner's identity) earnings. As the situation takes one plot twist after another, he slowly learns that the spirit has an obligation not just to itself, but to those who surround it. This film experiments with the human desire to have, and the desire to(even when pressured in to it) give. Combine this message with a clever script, and with a rich Irish atmosphere(perhaps the epitome of the soul's craving to indulge the senses) and you've got yourself an enjoyable, and thourouly entertaining movie.
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Summary: Wanna feel good?
Review: Truly a wonderful movie that has everything a "feel-good" movie should have....an interesting plot (with twists), loveable characters, great soundtrack, and a happy ending. The funeral scene alone has to rank among the best of any and all movie scenes. Watch this movie once, and you'll find yourself watching it again and again.
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