One of my favourite films of all time, it's a beautiful mix of tragedy and joy containing some of the most believable characters set in film. Finbar, Joe and Olivia seep out of the screen making you want both to hug them and just hang out with them. The direction, script and actors areas wonderful as they come.
For a first film too Tom McCarthy's writing is spot on and entirely real. Each character feels likes a complete person. His direction is very assured too, every shot is meaningful.
It's a film that marked McCarthy out to me as a film maker - it touching wonderful but also has the ability to make you laugh as well.
A unique gem.
For a first film too Tom McCarthy's writing is spot on and entirely real. Each character feels likes a complete person. His direction is very assured too, every shot is meaningful.
It's a film that marked McCarthy out to me as a film maker - it touching wonderful but also has the ability to make you laugh as well.
A unique gem.
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