Susan Ward Movie:

				Salesrank: 228551
		Used Price: $31.73
		MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: DVD

Editorial Review:
When local wag Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) discovers that one of his neighbors in the village of Tulaigh Mohr is a lottery winner he sees a chance to share in the wealth. Things get complicated when Jackie and his pal Michael O'Sullivan (David Kelly) discover that the winner, Ned Devine, died of shock at the very moment he learned of becoming a millionaire. Undaunted, Jackie and Michael dispose of the lucky stiff and hatch a plot to impersonate him and claim the prize. Soon the whole village is involved and the plot rapidly thickens.

This film has been compared to The Full Monty, but it lacks the vein of desperation that added depth to that film. Instead, Waking Ned Devine is closer in tone to classic British comedies like Whisky Galore!, with its cast of eccentrics gleefully conspiring to outwit the authorities. Those with a low tolerance for twinkly eyed Irish charm might be tempted to steer clear, although the movie is saved, for the most part, by its central performances. Bannen is superb as an old man who is clearly hungry for any excitement he can drum up and David Kelly is remarkable as his scrawny sidekick. Kelly has had a long career as a character actor in film and television, but here he has a chance to really let loose. His naked motorcycle ride is a marvelous set piece and in all of his other scenes his twitchy, perfectly timed performance quite simply steals the movie. --Simon Leake

Waking Ned Devine [Region 2] Reviews:
Tickles Me
2009-12-23 - This movie really does tickle my wife and me. Entertaining with no car chases, no special effects and a nifty story. We had a tape of this and needed to buy the DVD. I wish I was in Tullymore right now.

A movie to make you smile
2009-12-18 - Long-time Irish lottery player Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) discovers that someone in his tiny village has won a huge jackpot. When the lucky winner dies, Jackie and his old pal Michael (David Kelly) come up with a plan to cash in anyway.

This simple tale of likeable folk who conspire to commit grand larceny is a real feel-good comedy. Bannen and Kelly are irresistible and had me under their spell from the beginning. The charm of the story comes from the close friendship among the villagers and the idyllic setting (filmed on the Isle of Man). If you were captivated by the folksy charm of movies like The Quiet Man, you'll love this movie, too.

So funny, so touching, so REAL!!
2009-12-16 - This is one of our family's favorite movies. We watch it over and over and quote things from it all the time. The story is touching and clever; the Irish accents are so fun to listen to. You may need to put on the subtitles from time to time to catch all that's said, if you're not familiar with the Irish brogue. This movie will have you laughing and smiling all throughout...it may even have you get a little choked-up at parts, as it touches on the true meaning of friendship. We highly recommend it!!

Review for waking Ned Devine
2009-12-03 - I absolutely love this movie, and I was so happy to find it for so cheap on Amazon.

The sound is a little bit wierd. Kind of hard to hear--maybe the music and background is too loud, and the voices are not loud enough.

Waking Ned Devine
2009-11-05 - I love this movie. The acting is superb and the plot never has a slow spot. I've been lucky enough to make a few trips to Ireland and spend some real time in the smaller villages and the close knit feeling of a small town in Ireland is portrayed well by all involved in the movie. I've watched this movie on a number of occassions and I find something new to make me smile every single time. It's safe for kids and even the famous naked motorcycle ride was innocent enough to elicit a hearty laugh by my grandmother. This movie isn't about getting rich and winning the lottery it's more about how close a small community can be and how they all rely on each other in their every day life. Give this movie a try, it's a great escape from the sensory overload of most movies put out today.