Don't Sell Me a Dog

Love to watch and support Irish films, especially low budget first features like this.

Whilst the majority are good solid little productions, most have very little about them.

This film however, has a great cast, a great script and an amazing twist at the end of the film that makes you just say - "Wow", and then clicking back to the beginning, to make sure this twist all adds up and wasnt just thrown in last minute for 'shock value'.

As an aside - Yes, the twist does work, and yes it is built up throughout the film, without making it obvious what was coming.

With such a small budget, and such a tight film frame (was filmed in days I think I read), this really does exceed what little expectations I had for it.

A must see - If only to see how low budget, local films should be made.

Well done all.

I came across this online and thought I'd give it a go. While it starts out as what you'd expect from a typical crime movie it ends up been more. The characters are not straight forward and all have secrets that slowly come out during the film. The final twist, of which they're are many really adds another layer to this little Irish film- which isn't the usual dreary stuff we expect from Irish cinema- but rather a different type which is great. The film is a bit rough around the edges but the story delivers and entertains. The Gangster Brian has some brilliant scenes. All in all well worth watching.

Excellent movie and well made . One of the best Irish films I've seen recently.

I watch a lot of indie movies and while most are bad you do find ones that are fairly good and enjoyable. With Dont Sell me a dog I found one of those gems. It was in the most popular selection and I flicked it on. It follows two junkies as they try to escape a drug dealer. As they escape the try to rob an old mans car but he's not having it. They end up on a road trip of sorts where the girl and the old guy bond. The film has a few good twists in it but it was a final reveal that made go back to see it they had it all answered and sure enough it was there but you'd miss it. All in all this little Irish film made for $6000 was 90minuts well spent.

What can I say? Directed by Pauric Brennan, and his first feature length I believe, this movie shows nothing but pure raw Irish talent both infront of and behind the camera. It's got your typical Irish crime antics/capers, and some pretty funny one liners thrown in for good measure.

No its not a Hollywood flick, but an Irish indie movie in a league of its own. If this is anything to go by, then Pauric and Co have ALOT to offer us viewers and we can only look forward to what they have in store for us.

Onwards and upwards guys. We'll done and great work from all.