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When local wag Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) discovers that one of his neighbors in the village of Tulaigh Mohr is a lottery winner he sees a chance to share in the wealth. Things get complicated when Jackie and his pal Michael O'Sullivan (David Kelly) discover that the winner, Ned Devine, died of shock at the very moment he learned of becoming a millionaire. Undaunted, Jackie and Michael dispose of the lucky stiff and hatch a plot to impersonate him and claim the prize. Soon the whole village is involved and the plot rapidly thickens.
This film has been compared to The Full Monty, but it lacks the vein of desperation that added depth to that film. Instead, Waking Ned Devine is closer in tone to classic British comedies like Whisky Galore!, with its cast of eccentrics gleefully conspiring to outwit the authorities. Those with a low tolerance for twinkly eyed Irish charm might be tempted to steer clear, although the movie is saved, for the most part, by its central performances. Bannen is superb as an old man who is clearly hungry for any excitement he can drum up and David Kelly is remarkable as his scrawny sidekick. Kelly has had a long career as a character actor in film and television, but here he has a chance to really let loose. His naked motorcycle ride is a marvelous set piece and in all of his other scenes his twitchy, perfectly timed performance quite simply steals the movie. --Simon Leake
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When Ned Devine dies from shock after winning the lottery, two longtime friends, Micheal and Jackie, discover the body and agree Ned would want them to benefit from his good luck. They embark upon an outrageous scheme to claim the ticket but first they have to get all the townsfolk to go along with their plan!
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BRILLIANT!,
By Dee (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Waking Ned Devine (Widescreen) (DVD)
My husband and I love this show and wanted our kids to enjoy it too...so we watched it all together last Xmas when they were home for the holidays: it was a big hit! So this year, they all got their own copies and they were so happy to add it to their own growing library of DVD's. Our youngest loves it too and she is only 12!
It is funny, witty, well acted and completely unique. If you can't enjoy this movie, you should get your funny bone examined by a doctor. Quickly.
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Pee your pants funny and still charming.,
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This review is from: Waking Ned Devine (Widescreen) (DVD)
Jack O'Shea and Michael discover that someone in their remote little Irish (I think its Irish) town has won a HUGE lotto. The hilarity ensues as they attempt to court the potential winner...whoever is may be. Soon the whole town is involved in a charming little conspiracy, except of course for one bitter old lady. All the actors play their roles masterfully. No big Hollywood stars here, just great actors and a funny story. Worth watching and re-watching many times.
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Promptly mailed,
This review is from: Waking Ned Devine (Widescreen) (DVD)
The mail was slow as | would have expected it to have arrived before I left the country. I will have to wait until I return to check it out. I have no idea when that will happen. From the information given, the product was mailed promptly.
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