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A heartwarming comedy with a delightfully light touch, Waking Ned Devine finds feel-good humor in some unexpected -- and unexpectedly effective -- places.
All Critics (59) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (10) | DVD (4)
A genial, feel-good item. Mar 11, 2008 | Full Review…
A genial, feel-good item.
Derek Elley
Though it strives for broad humor, pushing cuteness and light irony, this bland 1998 movie isn't exactly a comedy. Mar 11, 2008 | Full Review…
Though it strives for broad humor, pushing cuteness and light irony, this bland 1998 movie isn't exactly a comedy.
Lisa Alspector
Charming performances and easygoing humour are the strengths of Jones's enjoyable Oirish romp. Jan 26, 2006 | Full Review…
Charming performances and easygoing humour are the strengths of Jones's enjoyable Oirish romp.
Trevor Johnston
Completely delightful movie. Jul 21, 2005
Completely delightful movie.
Jeff Millar
Breezy little comedy. Jul 12, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Breezy little comedy.
Rick Groen
There is some nudity in Ned Devine, but it's the funniest nudity in movies in ages. Jun 18, 2002 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
There is some nudity in Ned Devine, but it's the funniest nudity in movies in ages.
Peter Stack
Some funny parts, but kids may not be interested. Dec 29, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Some funny parts, but kids may not be interested.
Nell Minow
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. Mar 11, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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.
Irresistibly charming. Mar 11, 2008 | Full Review…
Irresistibly charming.
Film4 Staff
Jones could have done worse than to fashion this slight entertainment, but it's also clear that he could do much better. Mar 11, 2008 | Full Review…
Jones could have done worse than to fashion this slight entertainment, but it's also clear that he could do much better.
Sandra Contreras
You'll love Waking Ned Devine. May 26, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
You'll love Waking Ned Devine.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The film is tediously slow. The actors seem to pause too long between lines and the storytelling is far too smooth. Dec 6, 2005 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
The film is tediously slow. The actors seem to pause too long between lines and the storytelling is far too smooth.
Ilana Lindsey
A quaint little Irish village gets excited when they realise someone there may have won the national lottery worth millions. In the meantime, we get a chance to look in on the hopes and dreams they share. It's a nice visit indeed, missing only the taste of beer from the local pub.
Super Reviewer
Charming Irish comedy with a pretty dark but nevertheless sweet sense of humor about a small village trying to find out which one of their own won the lottery millions, discovering quite a bit of a surprise. The mostly aged cast delivers lovable and quirky characters you easily cheer for. Once the dilemma is on the table things maybe go a little too smoothly, so the plot could have used a turn or two more in the second half. But that doesn't take anything away from how enjoyable this film is. The Irish countryside and soundtrack add up to the quirky, traditional feel of the movie that makes it hard not to be absolutely enchanted by the story.
Weird, I thought I rated this already on my Gx acct? Just watched it again, 2 old farts, 1 small village and a winning lottery ticket. My kind of funny ^_^
Oh so funny!
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