
This drama is set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney ('Colm Meany') sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty - the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus(Cillian Murphy) - upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) - falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together during this time, Har... (Full plot summary below)
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This drama is set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney ('Colm Meany') sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty - the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus(Cillian Murphy) - upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) - falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together during this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.
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| User ReviewCheyenneA stunning tale about enemies and how easy it is to get lost as a person. Meaney is amazing as always. |
| User ReviewMegan MOne of the few irish movies that I can actually caught every word they said! I don't have a real lot to say about this one except that it's very good. I am in love with Cillian's character, how sweet and gentle he is. The story is a bit different from our age today, because there's a lot of killing and no consequences, that is the only thing i really wondered about. At the end, OH did I feel sorry for Colm Meany's character Harry. Poor man gets his house destroyed! His acting is very well done and makes the movie just a pleasure to watch! The nudity is not quite necessary though, it would make just as much sense without it. |
| User ReviewCarly SBeautiful and very sad movie. Great actors including Kerry Condon who was just being so cute :D |
| User ReviewMatt MThe tale of a man who turns bitter after the death of his wife and elder son who decides to give meaning to his life by becoming enemies with the owner of the local pub and one of the most popular members of his community. A tragicomedy set in Ireland in the 1920's, though after its start, it chooses to ignore some aspects of its socio-political settings. |
| User ReviewLee MA young woman is used as a bargaining chip between two enemies in this Irish comedy/drama. Harry (Colm Meaney) arranges for her to marry his son, Gus (Cillian Murphy) in order to make him happy. However, the father is so overbearing that the young couple aren't able to consummate their marriage - and Eileen, the young wife, seeks her pleasure in Harry's sworn enemy. After that events begin to unfold leaving the viewer confused and disliking Harry more than ever before the movie nears it's end. There's even a twist, which I didn't see coming, but it just leaves the viewer scratching their heads, asking "why did that just happen?" Cillian Murphy was the highlight of this film for me. Gorgeous and amazing as always - (and I wouldn't mind being in an arranged marriage if I was going to end up with him. ) Still, the crazy father just annoyed me to no end, and I find this to be one of Murphy's weaker films. |
| User ReviewLynn BA dark comedy about a man whoes bitterness destroys everyone around him. |
| User ReviewKira GI had a hard time engaging in this movie because the main character (Harry) was so unlikable. Cillian Murphy was gorgeous and amazing, of course. |
| User ReviewDonna ATo be honest this movie was just strange. The father was absolutely crazy and thought he was becoming a tree. If there was a deeper meaning I failed to grasp it. |