Review of Waking Ned (1998) by Griz Z — 28 Nov 2007

One of my all-time favorites... happened across it on the tele one eve while channel surfing... laughed right through!

This review of Waking Ned (1998) was written by Griz Z on 28 Nov 2007.

Waking Ned has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Michael O'sullivan (1,712) for Washington Post (9,851) on 01 Jan 2012

The plot is far from intricate, but Waking Ned Devine more than makes up for its narrative simplicity with a uniformly engaging cast of Hibernian…

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By Iain R (56) on 19 Aug 2012

Fabulous foriegn movie. Best ever since full monty…

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It's fun and full of entertaining and eccentric characters, it maintains a good level of humour from start to finish but it has the potential…

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By Joel A (1,152) on 04 Nov 2013

Ireland's answer to Full Monty and although a different film it has a similar charm to it…

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A feel-good classic. Everyone loved the trad tunes and lovable characters. Reminds me that I must take my kid to Starry Plough soon…

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By Derek Elley (230) for Variety (12,700) on 07 Sep 2016

Bannen and the gawky Kelly, whose screen chemistry is vital to the film's success, make a delightful pair of stumbling shysters, and Jones…

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