As the twin revelations of a wonderfully unexpected pay-off prove, in the end there's no substitute for wit, invention and real, priceless humour.
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03/11/08
Waking Ned Devine (1998)
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Reviews Counted:56
Fresh:46
Rotten:10
Average Rating:6.9/10
Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: A comedy about the inhabitants of Tulley More, a small Irish town with a population of fifty-two and dwindling. When Jackie and Michael discover that someone in their town has won the national... [More]
Starring: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch
Director: Kirk Jones
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Reviews for Waking Ned Devine
Irresistibly charming.
03/11/08
It is the lack of pretense and Jones' light touch that allows this confection to float successfully.
01/01/00
Happy comedy. Light on the finish, though.
01/01/00
A lyrical tale as sweet, simple and refreshing as a summer shower.
01/01/00
One of the better cookie cutter British imports.
01/01/00
A genial, feel-good item.
03/11/08
A rollicking and playful comedy that encourages us to catch joy as it flies.
03/03/02
Gorgeously shot by cinematographer Henry Braham, it has the warm feel of an evening spent next to the fireplace, pint in hand.
01/01/00
A superbly crafted comedy that might just make you long to leave the antiseptic climate of your cosmopolitan hub for the cozy intimacy of a life in the provinces.
01/01/00
It's worth seeing. Parts of it are truly moving, and one wildly comic moment with Michael on a motorbike will not be soon forgotten.
01/01/00
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10/18/08
Although his movie is not entirely without substance (themes about religion, morality, and spirituality abound, as one can guess from the title character's name), it's basically designed to allow the audience to have fun.
01/01/00
Top Critican inspired if sometimes uneven offering, mixing broad physical comedy with touching melodrama and a few hints of dark black humor
02/27/01
There's no particular message or great meaning to be found in writer-director Kirk Jones' film, just some good fun and a few hearty laughs.
01/01/00
Delightful.
01/01/00
Top CriticThe beauty of this film is its simplicity. It's good old-fashioned story-telling, following the increasingly desperate attempts of a group of lovable rogues to fill their pockets.
04/17/01
Completely delightful movie.
07/21/05
Top CriticSome well-timed chuckles more than make up for the inadequacies -- and besides, there's no underestimating the charms of the film's aging leads, Ian Bannen and David Kelly.
01/01/00
You'll love Waking Ned Devine.
05/26/06
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