An Cailin Ciuin

I rented it too. Didn’t lose anything in its 2nd viewing.

if you have sky, you can buy it on sky store.

I watched this last night, it's not really the kind of film I would normally watch but I did out of a sense of patriotic duty I suppose. Incredibly powerful and emotive, one of the best movies to ever be made in Ireland without a doubt. The ending couldn't fail to get a reaction from even the most cold-hearted person.

Is this suitable for children? I bought it on blu-ray, but not watched it yet. Would it be okay for a 10 year old?

The case suggests a bit of bad language, which I don't mind.

Okay, thanks.

I might give it a go anyway. She watched Petite Maman when we all watched it together, so probably worth a try. Would be nice to attempt an Irish language film.

Cried again on the 3rd viewing.

Impossible not to be moved by it.

Finally got around to watching this. Slow moving, deliberate, goodlooking film. A very sombre tone, but not downbeat. It was engrossing and we didn't notice the time pass in spite of the slow pace. Acting was excellent all round (I don't recognise any of the actors): Cáit made for a very sympathetic character and was well played, especially for a child actor.

It makes for an interesting double bill with After Yang: not just theme-wise, but also the aesthetic (both spend a lot of time in moving cars 🙂).

My daughter sat through it. She didn't understood everything that was unsaid, but there were enough events in the story that related to real life that drew her in (the wake, the run to the post box etc). Some bad language, but nothing I would worry about. It's worth watching with kids. A nice change from the usual stuff aimed at kids. We watched The Secret of Roan Inish last weekend and both our kids' attention wavered more during that than this. I don't think they'll be looking to watch it again, but I'm glad they sat trhough it once!

Wow. That seems awfully high up. I don't think that the story really hooks you if you didn't grow up in that kind of environment - Ireland, and especially in the 70's and 80's. I liked the movie, I actually thought it was reminiscent of some things Bergman did, with camera shots of trees from below while laying on the seat of a car. But I thought overall as a movie with basically no surprises, with characters who seemed to be very predictable in their backstories and behaviours, it was 'o.k..' Kind of like 'Once' which was widely acclaimed here, but really was also sort of 'meh' without a lot to the story or the acting. The music was good though.

Not that I can come up with a competitor for 'best movie of 2022.' Probably in the running for best Foreign Film in the Oscars. It's gotten zero golden globe nominations, although the "Banshees of Inisheerin" have a couple. Likely that doesn't bode well for Oscars.

James Mangold a fan

I enjoyed it as an Irish made film with references to a time I recognise. At the risk of saying the king has no clothes, I also thought it rather over hyped. Lot of promotional help & people pushing it one suspects just because it's an Irish language film. Be surprised if it gets far in the Oscars thing. Maybe better on the big screen rather than TV.

Still an out-and-out record in my book!

Rented it on Google tonight. My wife and I were blown away. Beautiful piece of film making and emotinally draining and rewarding Both of us spent summers in rural Ireland but in happier surroundings

I did feel that the 'real' Dad was abusing too. At the start the kids go quiet when he enters the room when they are having breakfast before school. Then Cait asks her new 'mom' whether the trip they are taking is to be kept secret. Finally, at the end, did the eldest sister have a bruise?