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Plot Summary
Tommy is enjoying his
freedom after his middle-class self-absorbed spoilt girlfriend, Jean,
decides they need their own space. She moves out of his run-down flat but
a week later Jean has moved back in. She prefers his indifference to her
mother’s nagging!
Tommy doesn’t put up too much
resistance initially to good-looking, familiar, Jean. Already frustrated
by the rut that his life is in, it doesn’t take too long for Jean’s
selfishness, demands and nagging to get on his nerves again. During an
argument, he accidentally kills her and decides his best option is to bury
the body. His friend, Noel, supports his decision and shortly after, he
starts seeing Jean’s friend. Jean doesn’t stay away for long as her
body is found and Tommy’s freedom is again threatened...
Review
This is a
low-budget Irish comedy-drama with a taste of thriller set in Dublin. The
storyline is captivating as it twists and turns unpredictably. The
storyline incorporates the ideas and effects of deceit, lies and secrets
as it twists its way along. It manages to hold the interest throughout and
this is helped by some dark humour along the way. In parts the plot is,
perhaps, conveniently unlikely but this doesn’t take away from the film.
It is very
enjoyable to watch an interesting film containing familiar Dublin
surroundings, Dublin accents, Irish faces and Irish concerns. There is a
certain satisfaction in seeing a low budget Irish film “getting it
right” and a good film set in your own city with native actors adds to
the enjoyment and even the story. The achievement of this film should
strengthen the argument for more funding for Irish films.
The characters aren’t
always particularly likeable and the acting is solid rather than fantastic
but the interactions between the characters are realistic.
Bottom Line: A low budget
film that produces a captivating story with tension and a few laughs. For
Dubliners the familiar surrounds of Dublin enhance the story.
Reviewed by Niamh Fox,
Premier
Movie Reviews 2003
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