Friday, March 11, 2011

March: I Heart Ireland (2 of 4)

It's another Friday and time for another movie in our series. This week we present:



I had seen this movie around and heard of it, but really had no inclination to watch it until Curmudgeon enlightened me to a few facts:

1- It's Irish and since we're lovers of all things British (especially when it comes to entertainment), that's an immediate plus.
2- It's hilarious. Also a plus.
3- The "waking" refers to a funeral wake, not awakening. You wouldn't think that would matter at all, but for some reason I was immediately more interested.

The story follows the townsfolk of one small village in rural Ireland. One of their citizens, Ned Devine wins the lottery--and dies of the shock.  Not about to let a good thing pass by, his friends and neighbors devise a scheme to fool the lotto executive who comes to town that Ned is indeed alive and well and ready to claim his winnings. Funny, touching and lighthearted, this is a pleaser in any crowd.
Hope you're ready for some good Irish fun.

up next week: The Quiet Man
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10 comments:

  1. OkieDrapersMarch 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Another one of our favorites! (and Preston really has seen this one.)

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  2. KaraMarch 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    We love this one, too!

    On a side note: We've been watching "Doc Martin"--a British TV series--on Netflix (still airing) and it is hilarious! Not just because it's about Dr. Martin Ellingham and we're in the medical business, but because, well, IT'S BRITISH! :) Give it a go, if you can. :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Actually, I've been wanting to give Doc Martin a try for a while (at Netflix's recommendation). Martin Clunes is actually the star of Happy's favorite show too: Kipper the Dog. Fun fun.

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  4. tadMarch 11, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    WE also love "Waking" I wonder if you could find Darby O'Gill?

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  5. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I actually suggested Darby O'Gill to C. as a suggestion for this month. He was unconvinced by my description. Don't worry, I'll make him watch it sometime!

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  6. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    big test tomorrow, watched movie tonight (recorded by Paul Allen in his diary at Cornell in 1931, 80 years later practiced by his grandson Nathan Allen in 2011 :)

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  7. birdbrainMarch 13, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    He was a wise man.

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  8. IjantjeMarch 13, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I thought it was a good movie too, but it's been a long time. Maybe I'll check it out again.

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  9. Tierza Rose AskrenMarch 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    So I can hardly wait for your next selections -- I am hoping that "The Secret of Kells" will be one for this month!

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  10. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    shhh...can't give it away too soon! ;)

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