- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: To be announced
- Studio: Soda Pictures
- DVD Release Date: 8 Nov 2010
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B003YXZHDU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 33,756 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I bought this D.V.D. as a present for my brother who is an avid fan of both Tony Hawkes and Ireland.He was really looking forward to viewing this film as he had read the book several times .I'm sorry to say that he was disappointed in the film as there wasn't as much of Ireland's beautifull scenery as he had hoped.He enjoyed the book far better.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
If you have read the book and enjoyed it (like myself), then spare yourself from this steaming pile of ego massaging. The charm of the book is nowhere to be seen on this film. The book was a laugh out loud tale of man and fridge in perfect harmony as they discover that there is indeed a lot of love in the world (well Ireland).
Hawks plays himself and could sprout branches as he is that wooden. The same could be said for all the cast, many of which are comedians (although you won't be laughing). Great chunks of the book have been left out of the film and characters have been added to give a love interest. The result is one of the worst films made in the last 10 years with a script that is weak and lacking any depth. Just like the characters in this disaster.
Buy the book and avoid this truly awful movie.
Hawks plays himself and could sprout branches as he is that wooden. The same could be said for all the cast, many of which are comedians (although you won't be laughing). Great chunks of the book have been left out of the film and characters have been added to give a love interest. The result is one of the worst films made in the last 10 years with a script that is weak and lacking any depth. Just like the characters in this disaster.
Buy the book and avoid this truly awful movie.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Tony Hawks, a British comedian, actor and author took a drunken bet one night that he could hitch-hike around the coast of Ireland with a fridge in tow. He did it and wrote a best selling book about his adventure. The book tells of the wonderful array of characters he met on his travels, the places he visited, some good, some bad, and how something so normal as a small fridge managed to become some sort of beacon of hope for humanity. The book, in short, is an often hilarious read that quite possibly ranks as one of the finest human interest stories written in the comedy field.
The film is awful. Containing neither the feel or many of the joyous instances in the book, Hawks` film version is propelled by a heavy reliance on romance and a distinct lack of comedy. Skip it and read the book instead. 2/10
The film is awful. Containing neither the feel or many of the joyous instances in the book, Hawks` film version is propelled by a heavy reliance on romance and a distinct lack of comedy. Skip it and read the book instead. 2/10
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Classic example of when to leave a book alone...
Like others, I was extreamley disappointed by this film, having read this book when it first came out & it made me want to read other Travel Humour books & indeed Travel, the film... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. R. Collins
Oh dear!
Read the book when it came out but only had very vague recollections of the story. My memory of it was, however, that it was fairly funny. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richy-Rich
Relaxing and fun
I just finished watching the film and found it to be peaceful and entertaining. It's more drama than comedy although it does have it's funny moments. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Olly
A Good Effort
I've read the book this film is based on a few times now, and often thought it would make a good film or TV series. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Colin In Blue
the funniest thing ive seen in years
I read the book of this film years ago and found it amusing then but the film adaptation was even funnier, i can honestly say its one of the best laugh out loud films ive seen in... Read more
Published 15 months ago by vera
Enjoyable blarney
I read Mr Hawks' book a couple of years ago and was interested to see the filmed version. As you'd expect, it's very much in the traditional British film mould and Hawks'... Read more
Published 16 months ago by SilentSinger
Impossible to watch without a perma-smile
Tony Hawks' book describing his whimsical wanderings around Ireland with a domestic appliance is wonderfully brought to life in this film featuring the man himself (with a few... Read more
Published 16 months ago by William Nunn
Better than I expected
The movie is a gentle comedic tour around Ireland wit a few decent laughs thrown in for good measure. Read more
Published 17 months ago by carrolls
Unlike the book
I loved this book, and have read it so many times I cant count. I am a huge fan of Tony Hawks, and was even an extra in this film. But watching it last night for the first time. Read more
Published 17 months ago by mswendle
So disappointing - Give it a miss
I enjoyed the book of this ridiculous yet highly amusing adventure. Rarely did the hilarities and wit come through in the film. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Catherine FitzMaurice
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