Review of Taffin (1988) by Robert D — 14 Jun 2013

Taffin may be one of the greatest Irish films ever made. DON'T fuck with Taffin!

This review of Taffin (1988) was written by Robert D on 14 Jun 2013.

Taffin has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Eric M (1,401) on 04 Mar 2009

Something about an accent from anywhere in the UK, often has the effect of lending a greater sense of respectability and credibility to a movie…

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By Luke H (627) on 29 Apr 2013

This film is easily one of the best I've ever seen…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 03 Feb 2008

Pierce Brosnan would have to wait another few years to play in the major leagues after this perfect example of how not to make a tough guy…

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By Ian T (457) on 16 Feb 2012

Possibly the best film I have ever seen...starring Pierce Brosnon...made in 1988…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 28 Sep 2011

Then maybe you shouldn't be living here!!!! In all honesty I only watched this after Adam and Joe had turned it into such a cult film…

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By Jyoti J (14) on 02 Sep 2008

I loved this movie, old skool cool!! Pierce Brosnan is fantastic in it and plays the good guy very well. It's such a cool film for its time…

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 06 Jun 2015

WELL MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T BE LIVING HEEEERE…

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By Stephen C (1,119) on 28 Aug 2007

Excellent movie with an interesting plot. The action is great, and the characters are very different…

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By Paul N (1,195) on 18 Jul 2006

An early Pierece Brosnan action flick which is completely lacking in action, has a predictable and small scale plot about a factory being built…

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By Ciaran O (25) on 05 Feb 2008

Strange one this...he's kind of the Irish James Bond…

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