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This is a cool Irish road movie with brilliant performances from the two lead actors.
Brendan Gleeson is a master of these Irish rogue type roles, and his comic timing is impeccable. With his pork-chop sideburns and leather jacket, he would be somebody you "couldn't trust as far as you could throw him" if you met him in person. It is no wonder that Gleeson is now commanding roles in big budget blockbusters like Mission Impossible 2, AI, and the latest Harry Potter flick. His charisma jumps off the screen and I'm sure he will go from strength to strength.
Peter McDonald gives an understated performance as Git, and acts as a perfect foil to the exuberant Gleeson. McDonald's hang-dog expression is perfect for scenes such as the Balaclava fiasco, where he ends up wearing a child's woolly hat!
The supporting cast of villains and ne'er do wells is also very convincing, particularly Peter Caffrey as Frank Grogan, whose brand of Irish Blarney and dirty tricks is wonderful to watch.
All in all this is a very enjoyable film both for the splendid acting, non-fussy directing, and a storyline that is tight while still allowing plenty of time for the comic antics to run their course.
Please see this film if you get the chance.
This is a cool Irish road movie with brilliant performances from the two lead actors.
Brendan Gleeson is a master of these Irish rogue type roles, and his comic timing is impeccable. With his pork-chop sideburns and leather jacket, he would be somebody you "couldn't trust as far as you could throw him" if you met him in person. It is no wonder that Gleeson is now commanding roles in big budget blockbusters like Mission Impossible 2, AI, and the latest Harry Potter flick. His charisma jumps off the screen and I'm sure he will go from strength to strength.
Peter McDonald gives an understated performance as Git, and acts as a perfect foil to the exuberant Gleeson. McDonald's hang-dog expression is perfect for scenes such as the Balaclava fiasco, where he ends up wearing a child's woolly hat!
The supporting cast of villains and ne'er do wells is also very convincing, particularly Peter Caffrey as Frank Grogan, whose brand of Irish Blarney and dirty tricks is wonderful to watch.
All in all this is a very enjoyable film both for the splendid acting, non-fussy directing, and a storyline that is tight while still allowing plenty of time for the comic antics to run their course.
Please see this film if you get the chance.