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Moone Boy (Sky One)

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  • #122
    Loughc
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    telekon wrote: »
    Not at all. Didn't hurt Fawlty Towers or The Office becoming classic comedies did it? Keep the public clambering for more...

    And Father Ted. Sometimes a lengthy series can do more damage than good. I'd rather they try cram all the best ideas in 6 episodes than spread them out over 20 and have some painfully bad and dull episodes!


  • #123
    Max Headroom
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    lockie1983 wrote: »
    all the best ideas in 6 episodes than spread them out over 20 and have some painfully bad and dull episodes!


    If thats the "best ideas" after just two episodes....barely made me titter.......:rolleyes:


  • #124
    Loughc
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    Max Headroom wrote: »
    If thats the "best ideas" after just two episodes....barely made me titter.......:rolleyes:


    I thought the 2 episodes had some real LOL moments. Not many but enough to make me want to watch the next episode. But it's all a matter of opinion I suppose :)


  • #125
    RikkFlair
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    telekon wrote: »
    Not at all. Didn't hurt Fawlty Towers or The Office becoming classic comedies did it? Keep the public clambering for more...

    True enough, didn't think of that. Anyway just realised there is a second season being lined up so will be good to see some more episodes.


  • #126
    Dozen Wicked Words
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    Thought it was excellent, some really nice throw away lines in it, maybe a bit subtle for some, don't think the young lads acting is that bad, and as has been said Steve Coogan's accent doesn't sound too bad to my untrained ear.

    Oh, and Peter McDonald must have been living in a cryiogenic tank since I Went Down as he doesn't look a day older.


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  • #127
    cormac halpin
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    Splendid show, a valuable addition to our landscapes. Well done Mr O Dowd, a fair son of Ireland if ever there was one.


  • #128
    Fionne
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    I really enjoyed it and found it funny as well as being a trip back in time (The sister was reading Smash Hits! - my bible at the time) Had some good lines in it too.

    "Dad, do we have any cotton pads?"
    "You mean...sanitary pads?"
    "Yeah, cos I'm gonna take my make up off with a tampon!"

    Maybe it's my juvenile sense of humour but I found it funny, as did d'other half.

    Will be tuning in again.


  • #129
    Miguel_Sanchez
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    RikkFlair wrote: »
    This series is only 6 episodes long though, is that not a bit short :confused:

    6 episodes is the standard run for sitcoms in British TV. It's mostly just the American shows that do longer runs.


  • #130
    ollaetta
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    Just watched the first two episodes together. Very patchy, some great lines and some cringyworthy stuff. As others mention the young lad is just not a good enough actor.

    One other thing that bugged me and it is a bit nit-picking but for a show set in 1989 the young lad's home has some very modern features i.e. brand new composite front door etc.

    Will keep watching, though.


  • #131
    spank_inferno
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    I noticed on an ad for this the other day a snippet of a scene filmed in De La Salle, Wicklow Town.

    aah... memories!


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  • #132
    pookiesboo
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    A bit 'cosy Irish caricature' for my liking


  • #133
    Heroditas
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    Touchy Feeley is a great character though!


  • #134
    dahamsta
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    The accent is fantastic, I'm not a huge fan of Coogan's but you've got to admire his commitment to the characters.


  • #135
    phasers
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    It wasn't exactly a laugh out loud comedy but I enjoyed watching it. I don't really like the main kid though, he's a shockingly bad actor.

    Was the bullys' dad from the first episode the Tesco Mobile guy?


  • #136
    Birneybau
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    phasers wrote: »
    It wasn't exactly a laugh out loud comedy but I enjoyed watching it. I don't really like the main kid though, he's a shockingly bad actor.

    Was the bullys' dad from the first episode the Tesco Mobile guy?

    Yeah, Simon Delaney, hasn't done much apart from Tesco Mobile ads...


  • #137
    Loughc
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    phasers wrote: »
    It wasn't exactly a laugh out loud comedy but I enjoyed watching it. I don't really like the main kid though, he's a shockingly bad actor.

    Was the bullys' dad from the first episode the Tesco Mobile guy?


    yes, he also appeared on Bachelors Walk which was a show on RTE2 a few years ago.


  • #138
    Cherry_Cola
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    lockie1983 wrote: »
    yes, he also appeared on Bachelors Walk which was a show on RTE2 a few years ago.

    Also known for losing 15k on a question in the Irish "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire".

    He was recently in the US series Touch with Kiefer Sutherland though so he's not doing too badly for himself.


  • #139
    paddyismaddy
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    i liked it, had a few lol gags


  • #140
    Glebee
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    Just watched the first two episode and will be tuning in again defo.

    I recon they could be on to something with this.


  • #141
    Glebee
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    Cherry_Cola wrote: »
    Also known for losing 15k on a question in the Irish "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire".

    He was recently in the US series Touch with Kiefer Sutherland though so he's not doing too badly for himself.


    He was also in a few episodes of The Good Wife I believe.


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  • #142
    AnonoBoy
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    phasers wrote: »
    Was the bullys' dad from the first episode the Tesco Mobile guy?

    Is that how people know Simon Delaney now?


  • #143
    Onthe3rdDay
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    Is that how people know Simon Delaney now?

    Simon Delaney Pops up everywhere. He's the Carrie Crowley of our generation.


  • #144
    phasers
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    Is that how people know Simon Delaney now?
    Well I saw him in The Jerry Springer Opera (He was really good in it too) a while ago but I must admit that the first place my mind goes is the Tesco Mobile guy. It's just a very memorable role...


  • #145
    Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
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    Onthe3rdDay wrote: »
    Simon Delaney Pops up everywhere. He's the Carrie Crowley of our generation.


    Carrie Crowley!!! Now there's a blast from the past! What ever happened to her?


  • #146
    mikom
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    deccurley wrote: »
    Carrie Crowley!!! Now there's a blast from the past! What ever happened to her?

    Simon Delaney ate her.
    .
    .


  • #147
    jojo86
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    All the people saying it's crap did you guys think Fr Ted was crap too?? Moone boy is funny, it's silly and harmless. It's not some deep serial drama and it's not going to change the world but I don't expect it too. Everyone entitled to there opinion but personally I thought it was funny. Yeah the young kid is a bit cringey but he's barely in it enough to care. Seriously though the first episode and the whole father's therapy type thing was damn funny!!!


  • #148
    phasers
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    jojo86 wrote: »
    All the people saying it's crap did you guys think Fr Ted was crap too?? Moone boy is funny, it's silly and harmless. It's not some deep serial drama and it's not going to change the world but I don't expect it too. Everyone entitled to there opinion but personally I thought it was funny. Yeah the young kid is a bit cringey but he's barely in it enough to care. Seriously though the first episode and the whole father's therapy type thing was damn funny!!!
    You did not just compare this programme to the genius that was Father Ted.


  • #149
    jojo86
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    No, I'm not comparing it to Ted in a sense. What I'm saying is the humor is similar in the sense it holds a fun house mirror up to society. Harmless fun. And probably when Ted started and I know I'm right, a lot of people just hated it for being a bit daft or whatever. That's where I am drawing my comparisons. Don't get me wrong I adore Fr.Ted and for sheer hilarity don't think it will ever be matched but I believe that the two have an essence which is similar.


  • #150
    lindascribbler
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    The bit where Moone boy's dad called over to complain to the bullies dad was comic gold - Simon Delaney with his soft voice and beige polo neck sweater agreeing that his sons were awful and asking the other dad in.
    As for Steve Coogan and his impeccable Roscommon accent -Francie "Touchy" Feely - a scream.
    Well done Chris O Dowd, who'd a thought you had it in you?
    Will be watchin again.


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  • #151
    MagicMarker
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    This is on twice again tonight, they must be afraid people won't stick it out if they're going to condense all 6 episodes into 3 weeks.


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