The Greatest Irish Films

OU812 · 22-06-2019 11:45am

Long forgotten about movie called The Courier - Trailer. Very much captures Dublin of the late 80s. Low budget & quite gritty, but a decent watch with a great Irish soundtrack.

Full movie is on youtube

vriesmays · 22-06-2019 12:11pm

There's a reason it's long forgotten.

TerrorFirmer · 22-06-2019 1:52pm

My all-time favorite is hands down Intermission. I've seen it more times than I care to remember.

So amazingly quotable.

Insect Overlord · 22-06-2019 4:42pm

vriesmays wrote: »

There's a reason it's long forgotten.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgyLQ2jVsuY

Hangdogroad · 22-06-2019 4:46pm

Poitin. Look past the fact that it's in Irish, great film.

Jimbob1977 · 22-06-2019 4:51pm

The Johnstown Monster

Del.Monte · 22-06-2019 7:37pm

Jimbob1977 wrote: »

The Johnstown Monster

Tongue in cheek?

I doubt many here have seen this ultra low budget children's movie, but charming and all as it is an episode of Wanderley Wagon would give it a run for its money.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQi0O5ZfrAc

A brief synopsis here: https://irelandsmovies.wordpress.com/j/

Del.Monte · 22-06-2019 7:40pm

vriesmays wrote: »

My left foot isn't even an Irish film. It got funded by Grenada television.

“My Left Foot” (1989) (103 mins) Biopic/Drama

Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Hugh O’Connor, Fiona Shaw, Cyril Cusack, Adrian Dunbar, Ruth McCabe, Alison Whelan.

Director: Jim Sheridan.

Written by: Jim Sheridan & Shane Connaughton.

Filmed at Ardmore Studios and in Counties Dublin and Wicklow.

Based on the autobiography of Christy Brown, an Irish writer/artist with cerebral palsy, featuring the role of his mother in his life.

Nothing Irish about this film. :rolleyes:

Small Wonder · 22-06-2019 11:04pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

“My Left Foot” (1989) (103 mins) Biopic/Drama

Daniel Day-Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Hugh O’Connor, Fiona Shaw, Cyril Cusack, Adrian Dunbar, Ruth McCabe, Alison Whelan.

Director: Jim Sheridan.

Written by: Jim Sheridan & Shane Connaughton.

Filmed at Ardmore Studios and in Counties Dublin and Wicklow.

Based on the autobiography of Christy Brown, an Irish writer/artist with cerebral palsy, featuring the role of his mother in his life.

Nothing Irish about this film. :rolleyes:

Don't waste any more time on that person. We all keep taking the bait.

vriesmays · 23-06-2019 1:00pm

Everyone's getting confused with Irish and Irish-themed.

Stop moaning ffs · 23-06-2019 1:29pm

Flight of the doves

branie2 · 23-06-2019 2:07pm

Michael Collins

Insect Overlord · 23-06-2019 2:47pm

vriesmays wrote: »

Everyone's getting confused with Irish and Irish-themed.

Read the mother-f*cking OP.

Small Wonder wrote: »

I would like to hear people's recommendations of the greatest Irish films.

...

They can be set in Ireland, actually made in Ireland or have some other link to the country. 'Irish' themed, basically.

vriesmays · 24-06-2019 4:47pm

In that case Leprechuan in space is the greatest Irish film.

IAMAMORON · 24-06-2019 5:04pm

vriesmays wrote: »

In that case Leprechuan in space is the greatest Irish film.

An all time classic, I am not surprised you like it to be fair. Definitely your type of flick for sure.

Screw Attack · 10-09-2019 9:34pm

These probably don't count but my two favourites would be Barry Lyndon and Miller's Crossing.

Del.Monte · 10-09-2019 10:17pm

Screw Attack wrote: »

These probably don't count but my two favourites would be Barry Lyndon and Miller's Crossing.

Barry Lyndon is right up there and with a superb soundtrack. All sorts of interesting people in the cast too including our own late lamented Godfrey Quigley; Leonard Rossiter (Reggie Perrin) and not forgetting Ryan O'Neal.

Homelander · 10-09-2019 10:41pm

Gotta be Intermission for me. "Deirdre, come're for a sec..." (fumbling with trousers ensues). So amazingly quotable.

saabsaab · 10-09-2019 10:44pm

dublinman1990 wrote: »

My list of completely Irish films would comprise of A Man of No Importance & Song for a Raggy Boy.

And one other notable one that was not Irish themed but was filmed in Ireland; The Great Train Robbery with Sean Connery.

Hard to watch at times but a great film - song for a Raggy Boy. great performances from Iain Glen and Aidan Quinn

bodhrandude · 18-09-2019 1:03am

Although I do like some of Neil Jordan's stuff I think The Treaty was far better made than Michael Collins, I thought Brendan Gleeson played a more credible Collins and it stuck more to the facts and bonus being it didn't feature Julia Roberts. The time I saw it it was in two parts so a TV movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190088/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

Outlaw Pete · 18-09-2019 1:29am

IAMAMORON wrote: »

This must be the Place - Famed award winning Italian director Paolo Sorrentino. Sean Penn stars as a depressed, passed it rock star. Set predominantly in Dublin. Bono's daughter cameo's and a cool tribute to the famous Talking Heads song which shares the films title. Well worth a watch.

Seen that in Savoy One as the surprise film at the DIFF that year.

Had never even knew it was being made and so it was kinda surreal to suddenly be watching a film starring Sean Penn playing something of a curehead in Dublin, who couldn't accept that the 80's were over and who wandered around Irishtown :P

At least I think it was Irishtown. Must watch it again sometime.

Del.Monte · 18-09-2019 8:11am

Thread seems to have gone totally off topic from 'The Greatest Irish Films' to any Irish Film.

IAMAMORON · 18-09-2019 10:54am

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Seen that in Savoy One as the surprise film at the DIFF that year.

Had never even knew it was being made and so it was kinda surreal to suddenly be watching a film starring Sean Penn playing something of a curehead in Dublin, who couldn't accept that the 80's were over and who wandered around Irishtown :P

At least I think it was Irishtown. Must watch it again sometime.

Yes, it is a nice film. If you liked it you check out Paolo Sorrentino's other films, he is brilliant. The Consequences of Love, is sublime and the ending will change how you see life forever. He also did a great film about Giulio Andreotti, Il Divo, a really good watch. Recently he has done a two part movie on Silvio Berlusconi , however I am struggling to find the original version with English subs, my Italian is dreadful. He makes great movies.

CrankyHaus · 20-09-2019 5:24pm

Astonished that Frank (2014) hasn't been mentioned yet. One of Abrahamson's best IMO.

vriesmays · 22-09-2019 2:01pm

That's because it's a thread for the greatest Irish films.

22-09-2019 11:24pm

I'm going to define great as The Irish Movies That I Have Watched The Most, and the reason I watched them the most is that they are massively entertaining (though flawed). They are

The Commitments, and
The Field.

The film that probably impressed me the most was Garage and I was excited at the direction Irish cinema might be taking - getting the very best out of domestic actors and challenging but subtle subject matter.

If there's any scope for calling In Bruges Irish then that's my all time favourite.

Del.Monte · 23-09-2019 12:48am

"In Bruges" - Martin McDonagh, Irish/British Director; co-starring two leading Irish actors - Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. Irish enough for me: https://irelandsmovies.wordpress.com/i-2/

simongurnick · 23-09-2019 1:46am

Lamb

joeguevara · 23-09-2019 1:52am

In the name of the father is amazing. Intermission rocks. Snapper and Van are personal favourites. My left foot is an epic film and fully deserved of its Oscar.

I loved the General film with Brendan Gleason. When watching a film though I don't care if it's Irish or not. If it's good it's good and if it's bad I don't give it the benefit of the doubt because it's Irish. Saying that I am always proud of actors or singers or any Irish person that does well.

PS loved the Garage with Pat Short.

joeguevara · 23-09-2019 1:55am

Del.Monte wrote: »

"In Bruges" - Martin McDonagh, Irish/British Director; co-starring two leading Irish actors - Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. Irish enough for me: https://irelandsmovies.wordpress.com/i-2/

In Bruges is a Belgian Film....joke. loved it. Was hilarious. I reckon the Bruges Tourist Board loved it as the amount of people I hear going for weekends to Bruges has increased Exponentially. Would love to go solely to slag off fat Americans attempting to go up the tower. There would be bonus points if they called me a horrible horrible man.

IAMAMORON · 23-09-2019 12:17pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

Thread seems to have gone totally off topic from 'The Greatest Irish Films' to any Irish Film.

Thanks for sharing your insight Rex.

Del.Monte · 23-09-2019 2:36pm

IAMAMORON wrote: »

Thanks for sharing your insight Rex.

Apt username.

Conall Cernach · 23-09-2019 2:43pm

joeguevara wrote: »

In Bruges is a Belgian Film....joke. loved it. Was hilarious. I reckon the Bruges Tourist Board loved it as the amount of people I hear going for weekends to Bruges has increased Exponentially. Would love to go solely to slag off fat Americans attempting to go up the tower. There would be bonus points if they called me a horrible horrible man.

My brother got a copy of it in the Bruges tourist office.

Man Vs ManUre · 26-09-2019 4:31pm

Zoned was a great Irish comedy.

Man Vs ManUre · 26-09-2019 4:32pm

Zonad.

Del.Monte · 26-09-2019 9:01pm

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Zonad.

Without doubt one of the worst Irish productions ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA0JbEUToVA

ToBeFrank123 · 26-09-2019 11:15pm

The Stag was decent. Some great performances.

JP Liz V1 · 26-09-2019 11:16pm

Deleted User wrote: »

"The Run of The Country" and "The Playboys" both set in beautiful Redhills

I thought Albert Finney was great in The Playboys, very underrated film

Insect Overlord · 26-09-2019 11:16pm

ToBeFrank123 wrote: »

The Stag anyone?

Nah, the "Fionnán" scene.

cravings · 26-09-2019 11:50pm

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234570/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

i really like this one and it hasn't been mentioned yet...

wouldn't count as one of the greatest though..

JP Liz V1 · 27-09-2019 12:00am

I'm guessing many Daniel Day Lewis films have been mentioned

huberto · 27-09-2019 12:06am

Rooney (1958) - Authentic footage around Dublin.
Many Irish actors well-known to those of a certain age, including Noel Purcell, Maureen Toal, Jack McGowran, Godfrey Quigley, Barry Fitzgerald, Marie Kean, Eddie Byrne.
Plot a bit ropey, but engaging.
Turns up on Talking Pictures occasionally.

ShamNNspace · 27-09-2019 8:23am

huberto wrote: »

Rooney (1958) - Authentic footage around Dublin.
Many Irish actors well-known to those of a certain age, including Noel Purcell, Maureen Toal, Jack McGowran, Godfrey Quigley, Barry Fitzgerald, Marie Kean, Eddie Byrne.
Plot a bit ropey, but engaging.
Turns up on Talking Pictures occasionally.

Seen it on it wasn't mcanally on it?? good old channel that amazing how many Irish accents turn up in those old films

loyatemu · 27-09-2019 11:27am

Yorgos Lanthimos's recent films have all been Irish co-productions - the Lobster was mostly shot here as well. I really liked The Favourite

27-10-2019 11:22pm

Badabing wrote: »

Michael inside

Just saw this on Netflix a minute ago. A thoroughly infuriating film. Brilliantly acted, directed and filmed with a poignant script and an ineffably more poignant use of silences. The ex-con doing the PhD talking to Michael and the others was one of two pieces of hope in the film and you're just there hoping that speech will help him turn his life around. The interviewer in the college almost in tears reading a reference for Michael written by his grandfather, after she had explained to Michael that it can't be a relative and Michael responds 'It's a character reference'. And you felt there that he could be saved because of what she was reading in that letter.

It was the compellingly realistic outline of how somebody who is trying to go straight can get sucked into a life of crime, pain and destruction that made this film so infuriating. So many times I was watching it encouraging the character to speak to the governor (when inside) and to some detective about what was happening outside, but in reality neither could probably do anything to have protected him from the relevant hoodlums and from crossing those lines in life which are very hard to uncross.

Definitely one of the best acted and most thoughtful films I've seen in a long, long time, but disturbing precisely because of that quality.

27-10-2019 11:40pm

rhubarbcustard wrote: »

Intermission gets my vote!

Absolutely the funniest film and script ever. That little bastard on the bike with the taxi driver's life in his hands was priceless. So many hilarious scenes and a great script and deadpan humour where loads of stuff didn't even have to be said. I Went Down and In Bruges was in the same category humour wise, but Intermission had tears in my eyes for almost its entirety.

On a totally different note, Once was an absolutely lovely, fresh, positive and different film with an equally fresh soundtrack.

johnnybmac · 28-10-2019 12:30am

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Black 47 was absolutely class.

I honestly thought that movie was absolute ****e, despite my hope that it was gonna be epic...

NoviGlitzko · 03-11-2019 9:33pm

'This is My Father' is an Irish film that has stayed with me over the years.

The Greatest Irish Films

Comments