I've been looking for a copy of this film for a few years. I saw a "clean version" on TV a few years ago and found myself laughing almost every couple of minutes. Regardless of the sometimes hard-to-hear-dialect of the actors, you get an entertaining view into the world of Dublin youth. The dad in the film has a picture of Elvis above the Pope. The band Jimmy Rabbite is trying to put together is full of goofy characters from all corners of Dublin, Ireland. There's even a scene where Jimmy comes across a kid with a horse looking to board an elevator at an apartment complex. Jimmy protests about the horse going on the elevator, but the kid says the horse has to ride the elevator because the stairs would kill him... There are so many funny quips and lines that are reminiscent of other cult comedies such as REAL GENIUS. The music and the representation of real talent is great too.Read full review
This movie is an endearing romp through one man's dream of putting together a local band playing soul music in Dublin, Ireland. It traces the formation of the group, practice sessions and gigs while giving glimpses into the personal lives of the band members. I like the way the film builds not only the story, but the music. At the beginning, the soul sound is thin as evidenced by the slight voices of the backup singers and musicians. But with practice, the girls learn to belt out Aretha Franklin with the best, and the band gains a rich, full sound. Even the lead singer improves as the film progresses. The music makes you want to get up and dance. There is only one drawback to the movie. The dialog is in English, but with an Irish accent which is a little difficult to understand by American ears. It tweaks the brain, but becomes more comfortable as the movie unfolds. Although this is not a Hollywood blockbuster, I found the film complete and satisfying especially when it told what happened to the band members after the demise of the band.Read full review
Great movie! Saw it originally some years ago Andrew Strong plays the lead singer. Sounds like a young Joe Cocker. He was only 17 when he did the movie.
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A refreshing look at yesteryear, especially in the age today of prefabricated predictable rubbish. The colourful language, carefree attitudes and the action scenes are delightful to watch. The musicians are top notch!
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This was a really fun movie with really great 60's music. It is about a man who organizes a band and all the problems it involves. Many of them funny and entertaining.
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