Waking Ned Devine

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I'm sick and tired of going to movies that have weapons. Sounds wimpy, but truth is movies with guns in them are absolutely ridiculous. I wonder if the audience knows anything about what a weapon is, or how they really work. Waking Ned Devine should be movie of the year just because a producer / writer thought of something original, and because the final product was a 10. Enough said. Go see it.

this was the most superb and funny movie to have come out of Ireland since god knows when - up until know i had only seen dumb asinine movies such as "the sun the moon and the stars".........this movie is funny without intending to be and it captures the soul of community and the beauty of Irish humor ! Good job - Great work ! A must see for any one no matter race, color or creed! It is a mystery-*-comedy-*-adventure story that shows how a small town can come together for the common good of its inhabitants - and also that those who oppose the common good always receive their come uppance! It features brilliant actors and actresses that give Ireland a good name and show the true depth and soul of Irish actors! Cead Mile Failte Romhat go dti "Waking Ned" !

This is quality Irish comedy. They have such a knack for humour. Waking Ned is about a small village of 52, whose just had a winner of the lottery. The protagonist of the film, Smith, invites the village over for drinks to see if he can find the winner. But, he doesn't find him. Turns out that the winner died of shock. An old man, Ned Devine, holds the winning ticket in his hand. Smith and his friend, Michael, devise a plan to trick the lotteries commission into believing that Michael is actually Ned. The whole village gets involved in the scheme and hilarity is the result. There are some priceless moments in the film, such as naked motorbike riding. It's hilarious! Nine and a half out of ten!

I just thought, seeing as there were no comments from anyone Irish I'd throw my tuppence in on it. I really enjoyed this film. It was simple from the outset so it never raised your expectations higher than they should. So just kick back enjoy the characters and take it for what it is. My friends who I watched it with thought they went a bit over the top with the diddly-di irish music, but i thought that's the way it had to be for a movie like this. Everyone will like this film. 8/10

What a great film!! Certainly one of the best ones I've seen and will remember for a long time. I strongly recommend everyone sees it as it is a comedy everyone is sure to enjoy. The best characters in the film are Jackie and his wife along with Michael, but all the actors and actresses are great! Lizzie Quinn is one that you will never forget! I gave it 10/10.

Very nice movie to watch. Great soundtrack, too. It gives you the feel of being in Ireland, from the good things I've heard about the country. I loved Ian Bannen in this and was very sad to hear of his passing. David Kelly is also great. Don't miss the scene at "Ned Devine's" funeral mass. It brought a tear to my eye. Hollywood, are you watching?

It isn't often that a film comes along that is funny without being crude, heartwarming without being mushy, unpredictable without being too much so, and simple without being bland. But, bless my soul, "Waking Ned Devine" is just such a movie. There are so many unlikely comic scenes in this movie, that it's sort of like witnessing the birth of a whole new genre, I think. This is really a wonderful film to share with friends and family. It's light, cheerful, feel-good cinema that is still surprisingly intelligent. Also, everything about the film is good enough to impress even the most die-hard film connoisseurs, from the acting to the writing, camera work to the direction, etc. Hollywood can learn a lot from "Waking Ned Devine." Don't insult us, don't offend us, but give us good wholesome humor, and you've won us over. ***1/2 out of ****.

After years of searching under rocks, looking behind trees, and gazing upon long-streches of green land, I have finally found a comedy so refreshing and unique, that it almost makes me cry. "Waking Ned Devine" is a wonderful comedy that shows a town of 52 growing souls taking a chance at an old mans' dream. It is how Jackie and Maggie (Ian and Fionnula) attempt to find out who the lottery winner is that makes me laugh, but what makes me wimper, just a bit, is the sympathy that everyone in the audience feels for Ned Devine. Also, how Jackie covered for Micheal (David Kelly) in the funeral service was what any best friend would do. That is something I really liked about this movie. All of what I said about, "Waking Ned Devine" is what comes from inside. It should tell you to respect your friends more and be a better person in life. But what this movie gives that not too many other movies can give, is that it is a comedy that can make you cry in a second.

Waking Ned is one of those comedies which ought to be in your movie collection,its a wonderful film with such a simple background and story that shows how a film can be funny without those unusual jokes and effects.I totally enjoyed watching it and i am sure everyone will agree with me once they have seen this magnificent film.There is an Indian film which is based upon the very same subject,so i wanted to see Waking Ned very badly because i was sure that the original would be better and i was right..waking Ned is far better than the rest.Its a funny story of a small Irish village where a lottery winner's unexpected death is seen as an opportunity by two men to cash in for themselves which ultimately leads to hilarious events and this is the subject of the film,highly recommended to all.