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A wonderful heart warming movie!
I haven't enjoyed a film so much in years! It was fun and funny from the very beginning. The plot took one fun turn after another.
Jackpot!
A small Irish town takes on big city establishment when one of their own, Ned Devine wins the lottery. How do they claim the winnings when Devine dies with his winning ticket in his hand? The resulting film is a quaint, often charming comedy. The marketing would have you expecting a FULL MONTY type experience and that is somewhat accurate.
The town itself is a major character in the story as is the lottery, represented by an allergic young man who arrives by helicopter. There is a sub-plot involving a love-struck pig farmer who tries to win the girl of his dreams, but the true heart of the film involves the boys, two senior citizens who plan the lottery claim. This is a quiet comedy that's pace matches the small town so many may consider it a slow moving story.
The screenplay does have its problems. For example, when the townsfolk are celebrating their coming good fortune, one member tells the group that it isn't going to work which brings the party to a stop. Then he offers the solution and the party starts back up. The conflict is a red herring that creates a false desperation.
This is an enjoyable film with some funny scenes. The DVD has a nice audio/video transfer.
Winners in life
In he tradition of movies like The Full Monty, comes a very funny story of lotteries, winners and losers in a small town in Ireland.
The small villa of Tully More, population 52, hides in the huge Irish hills; but a national event -the state lottery- takes this town out of anonymity when one of their residents buys the winning ticket.
Two old friends, Jackie and Michael, discover the good news. But now, they want to know the identity of the winner to convince him to share the prize with them.
Searching for clues and proofs to unmask the millionaire, these two get involved in hilarious situations. Until they finally find the only possible winner, still mysteriously quiet: Ned Devine.
But the surprise is, Ned has died of emotion when he finds out the News. Lottery certainly changes his life.
And before his body gets cold, a conspiracy is formed in Tully More to reclaim Ned's prize.
Joyous and picaresque, this movie smiles at optimism, celebrates friendship and provide us with sincere entertainment. The characters area a little cartoonish and eccentric but with a good heart, not an usual treat these days.
If you are looking for a few laughs, Waking Ned Devine will provide them; this story will leave you holding a winning ticket.
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