SFF: Ireland I finally saw the latest film from the SFF's November Irish programme, which managed to surprise me pleasantly, in contrast to those films I had high hopes for. The multi-colored poster fits perfectly here because the film itself is the same mosaic connecting the characters in a bizarre pattern of fate. Many situations are brought to the absurd, but such is the Irish humor, painted by the filmmakers in black.
This blackness catches the eye from the very beginning, when the hero of Colin Farrell, lulling the vigilance of the saleswoman with sweet speeches, breaks her nose and robs the shop. But the further into the forest, the more wood. You will find many colorful characters and their incredible stories. For example, Sally is a poor girl with mustaches who survived the betrayal of a loved one who literally shitted into the soul. Not long ago, I read Alan Warner’s book Morvern Callar about Irish Ravers. There was exactly the same example of Irish thrashing. This is a sense of humor that I don’t always understand. Keep in mind that here they will puke on the floor, pee on others, hit girls in the face and throw stones. If you do not like absurd comedies with a black heart, then you should not even try.
Those who still decide to watch, waiting for a wonderful cast. I’ve been so used to Cillian Murphy throughout the SFF period that this face seems to me almost native, like all his strange characters. Colin Farrell in the image of the Irish Gopnik is also great. However, he is not suitable for the role of the second plan. I wanted to see him on the screen more often. Very bright was the image of the policeman performed by Colm Mini. Well, there are plenty of familiar faces. I won’t recommend the movie because the humor is so special. If you like this, it is definitely worth watching. I cannot take such pictures seriously. But that thrash in places was really good. For me, this is the best film of the Irish Five.
6 out of 10