
The lucky winner of the national lottery is Ned Devine, so taken by his good fortune that he now can't be waked, because he died from the shock of it! News of the win spread quickly in the scenic little Irish village of Tully More, but not the secret news of Ned's demise. With lottery officials closing in to confirm the prize claimed by the deceased Devine, Ned's closest friends scheme to keep the prize money close to home, in memory of Ned of course! But as the plot twists h... (Full plot summary below)
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The lucky winner of the national lottery is Ned Devine, so taken by his good fortune that he now can't be waked, because he died from the shock of it! News of the win spread quickly in the scenic little Irish village of Tully More, but not the secret news of Ned's demise. With lottery officials closing in to confirm the prize claimed by the deceased Devine, Ned's closest friends scheme to keep the prize money close to home, in memory of Ned of course! But as the plot twists humorously, they learn it is hard is to keep such a secret in a small town.
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| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThe story does not delve deeply into the corrupting influences of wealth, but then, it is a comedy, not a tragedy. |
| San Francisco ChroniclePeter StackThis one's so much fun, it's worth taking the whole family. |
| Dallas ObserverBill GalloWaking Ned Devine works up enough feel-good momentum that in the end it's irresistible. |
| Washington PostMichael O'SullivanThe plot is far from intricate, but Waking Ned Devine more than makes up for its narrative simplicity with a uniformly engaging cast of Hibernian oddballs. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranA roguish and delightful comedy of duplicity that's as entertaining as it is sly. |
| The New York TimesElvis MitchellKirk Jones, who wrote and directed this blithe comedy, has been a prize-winning director of television commercials. And he has the knack of finding rubbery, expressive faces and letting each villager's quirks emerge on cue. |
| NewsweekJeff GilesA surpassingly sweet, funny and picturesque movie. |
| Film Quips OnlineJohn R. McEwenThere's plenty of enjoyment to be found here, whether it be the humor, the honest performances, or just the sheer beauty. And I have to admit, it put me in the mood for a pint. |
| CompuserveHarvey S. KartenA superbly crafted comedy that might just make you long to leave the antiseptic climate of your cosmopolitan hub for the cozy intimacy of a life in the provinces. |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullHappy comedy. Light on the finish, though. |