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Waking Ned [1999] [DVD]

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  • Actors: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch, James Nesbitt
  • Directors: Kirk Jones
  • Writers: Kirk Jones
  • Producers: Alexandre Heylen, Glynis Murray, Keith Hayley, Mark Ezra, Miara Martell
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, Latin
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Jun 2000
  • Run Time: 110 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004TBSZ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,122 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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When local wag Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) discovers that one of his neighbours in the village of Tulaigh Mohr is a lottery winner he sees a chance to share in the wealth. Things get complicated when Jackie and his pal Michael O'Sullivan (David Kelly) discover that the winner, Ned Devine, died of shock at the very moment he learned of becoming a millionaire. Undaunted, Jackie and Michael dispose of the lucky stiff and hatch a plot to impersonate him and claim the prize. Soon the whole village is involved and the plot rapidly thickens.

This film has been compared to The Full Monty, but it lacks the vein of desperation that added depth to that film. Instead, Waking Ned is closer in tone to classic British comedies like Whisky Galore!, with its cast of eccentrics gleefully conspiring to outwit the authorities. Those with a low tolerance for twinkly eyed Irish charm might be tempted to steer clear, although the movie is saved, for the most part, by its central performances. Bannen is superb as an old man who is clearly hungry for any excitement he can drum up and David Kelly is remarkable as his scrawny sidekick. Kelly has had a long career as a character actor in film and television, but here he has a chance to really let loose. His naked motorcycle ride is a marvellous set-piece and in all of his other scenes his twitchy, perfectly timed performance quite simply steals the movie. --Simon Leake, Amazon.com

Special Features
2.35 Wide Screen
16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English
Dolby Digital Surround
Interactive Menus
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Waking Ned, 10 Mar 2005
By Rich Milligan (Thatcham, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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I have seldom been so entertained by such a distinct lack of action in all my life. The film just goes to prove that it is crafty dialogue, a well worked plot and excellent acting that goes to make a wonderful film and not spectacular special effects or wall to wall fight scenes.

The main plot of the winning lottery ticket is superbly crafted by Ian Bannen and David Kelly (who doesn't look a moment different from when he played incompetent builder O'Reilly in Faulty Towers!) and these two wily old dogs concoct their plan to defraud the Irish Lottery, involving the whole village in their madcap scheme.

The sub-plot of the triangular love affair involving pig farmer James Nesbit (for whom greater things awaited after this film) is just sublime in its gentle loveliness and is almost worthy of a film in its own right. Beautifully coupled with the questions over the boy Maurice's parentage and then this itself attached to the young boy's relationship with the village's priest, it is really well executed.

The other supporting characters are fantastic in their own quirkiness

In a way it's a throwback to more innocent times when everyone knew their neighbours and never travelled further than their birthplace.

The humour is not laugh out loud, but the humorous parts are genuinely funny and in many respects more enjoyable for their gentle wit. Mix that with some indisputable touching scenes and the mix really is a winner. Admittedly it does play the "ideal Irish" card pretty heavily and makes out Ireland to be everything us outsiders dream it is, but that said the scenery is stunning (albeit Isle of Mann scenery) and the music fantastic.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, honest, feelgood comedy, 9 Oct 2003
One of the funniest films I have ever seen. Not necessarily roll-around-on-the-floor funny or zany Jim Carrey funny but full of clever comedy from start to finish. Subtlety and laugh-out-loud funniness combine seamlessly. Some people have taken issue with the film's purported condonement of fraud, but decide that for yourself.

The stunning scenery (filmed entirely on the Isle of Man) and eminently well-matched musical soundtrack (the monumental climax at the end of the film is simply stunning) complement fabulous performances from the cast and create a wonderful film to be enjoyed time and time again

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really entetaining, 22 Nov 2001
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This is a film for anybody who enjoys a story which has charm and comedy.
I've seen it three times and only look forward to seeing it once again.
It gets better each time.
Its one of those films you can surprise friends with because they have probably not heard how good it is.
Buy it if you enjoy good acting and a lovely fuuny story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Waking Ned is an Outstanding film!
The film is brilliant! I seldom watch anything twice but I have watched this six times. My husband loves it, as does my daughter and all her family and friends. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Kempster

3.0 out of 5 stars Family movie - Waking Ned
This is a light hearted fun movie for all the family. Good cast simple story - a good romp - good fun.
Published 3 months ago by David Allan

5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to laugh out loud
If you haven't seen this wonderful British comedy then you must. This is British comedy at its best. You'll laugh all the way to the end and probably shed a few tears too. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. D. Doel

5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
You can of cource discuss the morals of this film, but oh, it was so funny!
Published 4 months ago by Liv I. H. Hagenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, charming film
This is a wonderful comedy. It's gentle and charming, with some great scenes and I would expect most people to enjoy it hugely. Strongly recommended.
Published 8 months ago by Chris Wood

5.0 out of 5 stars Jackie and Michael try to cash in a winning lottery ticket
A charming comedy about a pair of lifelong friends, Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) and Michael O'Sullivan (David Kelly), who are presented with the opportunity of a lifetime when they... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars "What are you going to spend your half on?"
Waking Ned Devine is one of those charming and funny movies that you just can't help liking. Surely everyone has pondered on what life would be like if one won the lottery... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2003 by Jennifer Litchfield

5.0 out of 5 stars odd country folk
Very funny movie showing the distance between the city and small forgotten country village lifestyle. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2003 by wmcn

5.0 out of 5 stars Waking the great!
Fantastic! Great acting, lovely scenery, great storyline,music and very funny. What more can I say?
Published on 2 Jan 2001 by Thomas Milnthorpe

3.0 out of 5 stars A Feel Good Film
This is a good feel good film. Set in a pituresque village in Ireland, 2 locals find out that somebody in the village has won the lottery, nearly 7 million. Read more
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