Black Irish

Black Irish
by Brad Gann

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Actor: Brendan Gleeson, Francis Capra, Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano, Tom Guiry
Director: Brad Gann
Cinematographer: Michael Fimognari
Composer: John Frizzell
Editor: Andrea Bottigliero
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-08
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

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Movie Review: Horrible...aint the real Southie
Summary: 1 Stars

Ok...am I watching another movie than what the previous reviewers watched! This was horrible!! I grew up in Dorchester....next door to Southie and believe me it isn't even close to what this movie portrays it to be.

And the acting or possibly the director is horrible...I mean in one scene the older brother throws food in his father's face and for a minute it looks like the father and the rest of the family are going to start laughing. Come on this isn't real....then the father goes after his son. In real life...not even close. The whole family didn't seem real. The acting was lame and the script had too many cliches. I will say that the accent is about right but other than that....NOTHING.

Also since when is Southie deserted...I saw so many scenes where no one is around. It tries way too hard to be something it's not. Then again, is it a deep dark gritty street movie or a dark comedy?

If you want to see a movie that captures Southie...then see "Southie"...with Donnie Wahlberg. Solid movie and the real Southie. Or how about "Gone Baby Gone" (filmed in Dorchester)simply incredible.

So pass on this one...now if I could only get my $24 back.

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Summary of Black Irish

A powerful, "fine study of everyday heroism" (VARIETY) and featuring brilliant performances by an all-star cast, Black Irish is haunting and unforgettable. In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole (Michael Angarano) vies to make the state baseball championships--but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence. When the two inevitably clash in a life-and-death confrontation, family ties--and futures--are at stake. DVD FEATURES include a Behind the Scenes of Black Irish and a Commentary Track.

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