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Disco Pigs (2001)
Worst Irish film of all time!
I have on tape or on DVD, almost every full-length Irish film ever made that is available to purchase, and some were not very good, but this one is by far the worst. The only one that comes close is The Butcher Boy, or I have to add this clunker - Ordinary Decent Criminal, the Kevin Spacey rip off of The General.
The sad part is that it could have been a very good, if not brilliant film! It's all in the screenplay. The writer could have changed a few major parts to make it more realistic and heart-warming, and what most movie goers want to see.
One of the reviewers wrote that it should receive wider distribution. It never made it to the States, and for good reason! The same reason Ordinary Decent Criminal didn't make it - they weren't good enough! I agree with Jack from Cork, whose review said it like it is - and he should know, coming from Cork! My wife is from Ireland, and even she had a hard time trying to figure out what was said. Some of the language between Pig and Runt was something that only they would understand. We could only guess.
We saw this on Netflix, so it didn't cost anything to see, and THAT'S what it is worth!
Goldfish Memory (2003)
Brilliant Cinematography of a Wonderful Dublin Film
This is an outstanding film, in every detail. It starts off leaving the viewer a little mixed up, with a mixing of different characters, but soon settles down as all the main actors start to come to life. By the end of the film all the main characters finally make decisions about important matters that affects the rest of their lives.
Ken Byrne makes his debut as a cinematographer, and should win "Rookie of the Year" honors, if there was such an award. His shots and locations, both inside and outside, are the best I have ever seen. I am a photographer, with 40 years experience, and have seen thousands of movies, but this one takes the cake.
Jean Butler, who we all remember from her leading role in Riverdance, makes her first appearance as just an actress, and does NOT dance at all. A wonderful film that only played in Ireland, but deserves a MUCH larger audience. Rent this movie, if you can!