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Stephen Frears directs this comedy drama, based on the novel by Roddy 'The Commitments' Doyle. When Bimbo Reeves (Donal O'Kelly) is made redundant from his job in Dublin, he begins hanging around with his unemployed friend Larry (Colm Meaney). Larry convinces Bimbo to use his redundancy money to buy a van, from which the pair intend to sell fish and chips to the crowds massing for the 1990 World Cup. Even if they make a go of the fast food business, can their friendship stand the strain?
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This is the third film adapted from a fictional trilogy by Irish writer Roddy Doyle about families living in a working-class Dublin neighborhood. The first was director Alan Parker's smashing music mockumentary The Commitments and the second was the hilarious comedy The Snapper, directed by Stephen Frears. Frears also directs this film, which is about two unemployed buddies who convert a dilapidated van into Bimbo's Burgers, a mobile fast-food joint selling fish and chips and hamburgers. Bimbo (Donal O'Kelly) is the brains behind the operation, while his slacker friend Larry (Colm Meany) is his bumbling helper. They first set up shop outside a pub to capture patrons streaming out after watching a telecast of Ireland playing in the World Cup. When Ireland is eliminated, the bumbling entrepreneurs move to a forlorn beach. They get the help of Larry's daughter Diane (Neili Conroy) and son Kevin (Rauidhuri Conroy), who soon becomes so disgusted with the fare that he becomes a vegetarian. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Cannes Film Festival, ...The Van
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Fans of Doyle are sure to enjoy this DVD. In the best traditions of European cinema, it was clearly made with a modest budget and there are no household names in the cast. It is all the better for that.
It stays very close to the original story, so won't upset folk who have already read the book. Perhaps the only thing missing is the desperation and pathos in the book, which don't come over as intensely in the film. A really good laugh, though.
It stays very close to the original story, so won't upset folk who have already read the book. Perhaps the only thing missing is the desperation and pathos in the book, which don't come over as intensely in the film. A really good laugh, though.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By irishseadog
Format:DVD
Great film but this dvd is missing 8 minutes from the original dvd release. These 8 minutes are some of the best moments in the film. Ended up buying the film uncut from amazon france.
19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you have heard or better seen the film The commitments then The Van is another Roddy Doyle must see film. One of the funnist irish films you will ever see. Great cast, fantastic story line and wonderful scenery to boot. A tipical Roddy Doyle that deserves no introduction.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
its OK
not as good as the committments but then the stories are very different, although I did laugh in places, the book is much better (of course they always are). Read more
Published 1 month ago by frankie
5.0 out of 5 stars
on time and as described
on time and as described, on time and as described,
on time and as described, on time and as described.
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on time and as described, on time and as described.
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Published 2 months ago by Derek
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny movie
Seen it before and it was still as funny as I remember. Laughed most of the way through. Well worth a watch
Published 3 months ago by peter sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Birthday present, really enjoyed thanks for a top service ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Published 4 months ago by Richard L Clarke
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Van
I am so disappointed in this purchase. This is not in any way a reflection on the quality of the film. Read more
Published 11 months ago by JKC
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's like the inside of a leper!
The Van is directed by Stephen Frears and written by Roddy Doyle. It stars Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan and Caroline Rothwell. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Spike Owen
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not his best
Don't get me wrong, this is okay, but if you are looking to buy a Barrytown dvd, then there is really only one choice.....The Snapper.
Published 17 months ago by Van
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
I loved the book by Roddy Doyle, but here's the rare thing, I think the film does it justice. It's about friendship in the 1990s, one of the men on the dole. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Michael Sheridan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old favourite
Wanted to show this to a friend as its an old (irish) favourite of mine. Delighted to be able to get it through Amazon. Roddy Doyle at his best
Published on 12 Nov 2010 by E. Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funniest Film Ever
Read The Book Barrytown Trilogy, by Roddy Doyle, also watch the Committments and The Van and The Snapper, makes your sides ache
Published on 22 July 2009 by Jay
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