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When Brendan Met Trudy (Stolen Nights) (2000)

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61

Average Rating: 5.7/10
Reviews Counted: 61
Fresh: 37 | Rotten: 24

The references to other films are rather overdone, and the direction is uneven.

58

Average Rating: 5.5/10
Critic Reviews: 24
Fresh: 14 | Rotten: 10

The references to other films are rather overdone, and the direction is uneven.

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70

liked it
Average Rating: 3.5/5
User Ratings: 104

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Movie Info

Brendan (Peter McDonald) is an anal retentive teacher and film buff. One night he goes to a pub and meets Trudy (Flora Montgomery), an outgoing, lively woman who is his complete and utter opposite. Against all odds, Brendan asks her out, and although their first date is disastrous, they gradually form an unlikely relationship. But Brendan is hesitant to completely trust Trudy; not only does she go out at all hours of the night, there are also news reports of a woman in a black balaclava who has

PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

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Roddy Doyle

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All Critics (69) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (37) | Rotten (24)

Getting all the film references means you have to be a bit of a film buff yourself, but it's not essential to the enjoyment of this lighthearted satire.

August 10, 2001 Full Review Source: Toronto Star | Comment
Toronto Star
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Doyle should have spent more time on the story and less time in the video store searching for inspiration.

August 10, 2001 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | Comment
Globe and Mail
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It feels churlish to complain about its borrowings from other films. But it feels insubstantial and redundant.

April 6, 2001 Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | Comment
Houston Chronicle
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Brendan and Trudy and company deliver a grand good time.

March 13, 2001 Full Review Source: Associated Press | Comment
Associated Press
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Being 'on' all the time is no easy task for an actor. But [Montgomery] makes it look natural.

March 9, 2001 Full Review Source: Washington Post | Comment
Washington Post
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Why is it so good? Well, mainly it's Brendan and Trudy.

March 9, 2001 Full Review Source: Washington Post | Comment
Washington Post
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Not as formulaic as American-made romantic comedies, rent this one and pour yourself a Guinness.

September 22, 2002 Full Review Source: Supercala.com | Comment
Supercala.com

...it will be remembered by true movie lovers a little better than it saccharine-coated competitors.

July 9, 2002 Full Review | Comment
Supercala.com

The type of film that begs to be called 'charming' and by doing so instead ends up grating.

May 14, 2001 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | Comment
Austin Chronicle

Cloying and tiresome.

May 4, 2001 Full Review Source: Oregonian | Comment
Oregonian

If When Brendan Met Trudy suffers from anything, it's too much charm.

May 2, 2001 Comment
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Brimming with sweet Irish charm.

April 30, 2001 Full Review Source: BBC | Comment

Maybe the film is only cotton candy, but as empty calories go, it's satisfying enough.

April 27, 2001 Full Review Source: Kansas City Star | Comment
Kansas City Star

This unusual romance works brilliantly thanks to a terrific turn from McDonald and a career-making one from Montgomery.

April 27, 2001 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | Comment
Empire Magazine
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Audience Reviews for When Brendan Met Trudy (Stolen Nights)

When Brendan Met Trudy ,written by Roddy Doyle(The Snapper and The Van),is probably one of Ireland's greatest comedies. I personally absolutely loved this movie. Peter McDonald and Flora Montgomery work brilliantly together. If you ever get the drive or eagerness to watch an Irish Comedy film choose When Brendan Met

May 28, 2011
Stephen D.
Stephen Doyle

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