Hard Times

Sadly the execution of said plot left a bit to be desired. Lightweight mediocre comedy which was at least painless to watch.

It's been a long time since I saw an Irish film, so when I came across this, I thought I'd give it a go.

I was however, underwhelmed. I didn't laugh once. The characters' plan and execution was just too ridiculous to believe (think Allo Allo), and the main characters seemed a bit over acted. It's a shame, because I think the entire storyline could have been done so much better! I don't think it was a complete waste of time though, and would recommend if you want to turn off your brain for the evening and just want something a bit different.

This movie turned out to be better than I had anticipated. I thought it was just going to be yet another comedy. But "Holy Water" is more than just your average comedy.

The story was good and catchy right from the beginning, and it just got better and better as the story progressed throughout the movie. The characters in the movie were well fleshed out and had lots of depth.

As for the cast. Well nothing to point your fingers at here. Although they did have fairly big names like Linda Hamilton and Tony "Tiny" Lister, the movie would have worked even without their names on the list.

Well, it is not the kind of comedy that will leave you laughing yourself breathless, but it got enough satire and 'out there' comedy to keep you amused throughout the entire movie.

If you are in for an evening, "Holy Water" is a good choice for a movie to watch. Though you should know that they are speaking English with heavy Irish accent, but that fact shouldn't keep movie fans at bay.

A group of Irish mates can see no future in their village, so they decide to get rich quick by hi-jacking the Pfizer van as it picks up a vast consignment of Viagra tablets, or 'shag the missus pills' as they like to call them. Needless to say their plans go awry and in a panic they hide their spoils down a local well, and when the canisters begin to leak, the locals get a bit of a lift... and with the Americans turning up to see what's going on there's plenty of scope for lots of running around and even more panic. A good natured, lightweight, middle of the road comedy.

Somehow this film just never got into its stride.

There was nothing to identify with.

The village had no shape. The camera just shuffled between walls and around random doorways as did the cast, where the charm of the village was constantly referred to.

It got off to a really slow start with a stilted script worthy of a 6th form play.

The cast seemed awkward as if they had only been together for a week or so, with no chemistry between them all at all.

The Irish famously blend humour with charm and great timing. This film had none of this.

It could have been a bit of a gem given hard work, dedication, self reflexive humour and actual comic timing. Very disappointing.