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Give it a Break!
This is just a fine fantasy movie that i cherish as a wonderful childhood experience which i warmly remember seeing in the classic grand movie houses of the 50-60's! give it a break about how cheesy it is - most of the movies were just that back then - the individual ranting and raving about this anti-, non-irish, unauthentic production ought to stick to documentaries, historical, travel or otherwise - this is not the type of movie that requires such a vicious and intellectual bashing - ha! get a life! all one has to know is if you like old disney movies, like the actors that you have to watch, want to watch a "fairy tale" that is enjoyable, and/or do you remember this wonderful tale when you were a kid (or possibly share it with your kids now!)? Anyone who wants to play a "roeper and ebert" wanna-be with this old gem ought to spare us all. no need for anything here, but to sit back and enjoy a vintage disney classic - i am just happy it made DVD! enjoy!

C-O-R-N-Y and not the least bit Irish
OK, I realize a lot of people think this is just the most wonderful bit of fantasy about Olde Ireland ever to hit the screen, but let me be the one to say it - this movie is pure 1950s hokum. The accents are AWFUL, barely Irish, and the real Irish countryside -which would blow you away - is sacrificed for phony looking sets. Many of the details just plain ridiculous to Irish Americans and Irish people alike and even the dialogue is spiked with phrases used by Brits, not the Irish. This is an Americanized view of Ireland strictly for people who think the Irish drink green beer on St. Paddy's Day and think everybody in Ireland walks around with a shamrock stuck in their lapel. The music? Good Lord! Considering the wealth of real Irish music to draw from, the soundtrack is just an embarrasment. If you want to see a truly charming, beautiful, engaging and totally authentic Irish story that the whole family can enjoy, rent "The Secret of Roan Inish" - it's 5,000 better in every respect. And if you want to watch DVDs that are far more authentic, rent things like "Ballykissangel," "The Committments," or even "Waking Ned Divine" or "The Matchmaker." And if you REALLY claim to be interested in things Irish, you'd best first watch "Michael Collins" and "Bloody Sunday."

A young Sean Connery Sings!
I loved Walt Disney's Irish tale of leprechauns and Irish folklore. It's done well with the leprechauns looking like they're no larger than a house cat. The accents seem real as the beautiful scenery. Sean Connery sings a little lyrical poem about Irish women. Watch this one before your next St. Patrick's Day get together.

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