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
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3/4 |
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4/5 |
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. Full Review |
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Irresistibly charming. Full Review |
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Jones could have done worse than to fashion this slight entertainment, but it's also clear that he could do much better. Full Review |
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A genial, feel-good item. Full Review |
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Though it strives for broad humor, pushing cuteness and light irony, this bland 1998 movie isn't exactly a comedy. Full Review |
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3/4 |
You'll love Waking Ned Devine. Full Review |
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Charming performances and easygoing humour are the strengths of Jones's enjoyable Oirish romp. Full Review |
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2/5 |
The film is tediously slow. The actors seem to pause too long between lines and the storytelling is far too smooth. Full Review |
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Completely delightful movie. Full Review |
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C+ |
There is no sense of newness to the story. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Gentle in most of its humor, but also has just enough edge and bite to keep it from being gaggingly gooey. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Like the hit movie The Full Monty, this British import has its funny shots of naked men. Full Review |
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2/4 |
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4.5/5 |
There's plenty of enjoyment to be found here, whether it be the humor, the honest performances, or just the sheer beauty. And I have to admit, it put me in the mood for a pint. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Loopy, charming. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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4/5 |
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2.5/4 |
Breezy little comedy. Full Review |
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