Red Roses And Petrol
by Tamar Simon Hoffs
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DVD Cover Information
Actor: Greg Ellis, Heather Juergensen, Malcolm McDowell, Max Beesley, Olivia TraceyDirector: Tamar Simon Hoffs
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Dolby, NTSC
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-10-13
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Worldwide Motion Picture Corp. / Warrior
Movie Reviews of Red Roses And Petrol
Movie Review: Amazing Irish Dark Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
I happened to catch this movie the other night, and I wasn't expecting much, but live and learn I guess...cuz I was way off. This is a simple yet complex story about an Irish family who deals with a lot off built up emotions that are finally released due to a sudden tragedy in the family. Not too much happens in the movie, it is a very dialogue heavy film which really analyzes the intricasies of family relationships and human behavior. You might relate to it a bit more if you are Irish or European yourself: I'm Romanian myself. There are more than a few characters in there who are almost quintessential personalities in most of the families outside of America that I've known. Generally though I think it's a very universal film that anyone can relate to and be moved by.
Summary of Red Roses And Petrol
Amid a haze of cigarette smoke and uneaten food, the family of Enda Doyle (Malcolm McDowell - A Clockwork Orange, NBC's Heroes) gathers in Dublin for his wake. A university librarian, poet, and rascal, Doyle has left behind a trail of unresolved issues, a dysfunctional family, and a disturbing mystery. A cache of self-recorded video diaries sheds light on who he really was and the secrets that he was never able to share. Based upon the acclaimed play by Irish author Joseph O'Connor, Red Roses and Petrol explores the complex dynamics of family relations with sharp humor and surprising turns, taking us on an intense emotional journey into the depths of what is true and what is love. You're invited to the rowdiest Irish wake of the year! Also starring Max Beesley (BBC's Hotel Babylon), Susan Lynch (Waking Ned Devine), and formed Mixx Ireland Olivia Tracey, with soundtrack songs by Flogging Molly and Susanna Hoffs (the Bangles). Winner First Prize - Avignon Film Festival, Runner Up - Westwood Film Festival, with Recognition at Deuville Film Festival, AFI, Boston Irish Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Palm Springs Film Festival, and Toronto Film Festival.Similar DVD Movies
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