The Matchmaker
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Movie Reviews of The Matchmaker
Movie Review: Humorous, delightful
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi,
I found "The Matchmaker" to be an amusing, delightful and humorous film. The story begins with a Senator's aide, played by Janeane Garofalo, whose senator is seeking re-election, in order, to stir up votes, he decides that he wants his aide to go on a small business trip to a small fishing village in Ireland.
The reason for the senator wanting his aide to travel to Ireland is because he sees himself as a J.F.K. clone, in that, like J.F.K.'s real roots being Irish, so this senator is lead to believe by his father that their family is of Irish descent, too, whose surname is McGlory; hence, his reasons for having his aide travel across the Atlantic over to Ireland to discover his Irish roots, in order, to muster up the Irish vote in Boston, where the senator's home is. Figuring that like J.F.K. had Irish roots, then he views himself as someday being president, this is implied; although, as fas as I can remember, never actually stated, but the innuendo is prominent.
Once, the senator aide reaches Ireland at the beginning of the film she runs into all kinds of problems from almost missing her flight, to flying on a small cramped plane, to almost missing her bus and landing in the water, the movie is chock full of hilarious moments, but you'll have to rent or buy the VHS or DVD version, in order, to discover other silly adventures, which befall the main character, the senator's aide played by Janeane Garofalo.
I give this five stars for it's humor and one poignant scene.
Rent it, or buy it, you'll be glad you did!
*(Due to some mature adult themes may be unsuitable for those under 18).*
Movie Review: Funny, Warm and Smart
Summary: 5 Stars
Loved it! I will skip the story synopsis since other reviewers have covered it very well so I'll say that this is not your typical romantic comedy and thank goodness for that.
Janeane Garofalo ad David O'Hara are ideal actors for characters that are smart and funny with just the right amount of cynicism and vulnerability under the surface to make them seem real, relatable. They reminded me of people I actually know. Very refreshing.
And what I found REALLY refreshing was to see the male lead actively and very directly chase the girl (like a man is supposed to, lol) and the female lead while not initially receptive, was also not a bitter, angry shrew. There's conflict of course, or we wouldn't be interested in watching, but again, because the characters are well written and well cast, there's no need for an over the top situation to keep the couple apart and somehow, lo and behold, the audience still roots for them to get together! Finally, a modern romantic comedy that doesn't rely on the lead characters having to fight and bicker for 45 minutes to an hour before hooking up.
It doesn't hurt that there's a talented supporting cast that includes Denis Leary and that the film was shot on location in Ireland so the scenery is beautiful. The music is great too.
For an incognito romantic like myself, this one is a keeper.
Movie Review: The things a girl has to do to keep her job
Summary: 5 Stars
Marcy Tizard (Garafalo) spends 98% of her time working on US Senator John McGlory's (Sanders) re-election campaign. The rest--she sleeps.
Unfortunately, the campaign is not doing well and the Boston-based Senator is going to need some serious support to pull the election off. Who's he going to call? The ancestors!
It's a brilliant plan: go to the ancestral village in Ireland, dig up some family, record a photo op and some sound bytes, and McGlory's a shoo-in for the Boston Irish vote.
When Marcy gets to Ireland, she has two problems. One, no one's ever heard of the McGlory's and two, there's a matchmaking festival going on.
Yes, a matchmaking festival. Women from all over come to this particular spot in Ireland to find a husband. And Dermot O'Brien is the best of the matchmakers--or so he claims.
"The Matchmaker" only got funnier the second time we saw it. My husband and I were laughing so hard in places, we had to pause the DVD so we didn't miss anything.
If you enjoy Irish music and biting humor--this is definitely a film for you. If you enjoy a little romance--you're going to like it, too.
We rented this film, but at this price, I am going to add it to our collection. It's well worth another watch every four years or so.
Movie Review: Bloody Brilliant!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you love Ireland, find politics funny, and enjoy laughing, this DVD is for you. This is one movie that I can see repeatedly and one of which I never tire.
Marcie is a young, single, political consultant sent to Ireland to research the ancestry of her candidate who is slipping in the polls. In order to secure the Boston Irish vote, she is sent to Ireland and finds herself in the middle of a Matchmaking Festival. The cynical nature of her character and the blind pursuit of her assignment is disturbed by meeting Sean-a local bartender/writer. The other characters conspire to bring them together.
Along the way you see real Irish landscape as the movie is shot in Ireland. Irish locals are used as extras. The combination of these two factors gives the viewer an authenic feel of Ireland. (I have been there myself, so I know.)
Janeane Garafalo is hillarious and believable as are the rest of the actors. There are many memorable lines in the movie. My favorite is uttered when marcie realizes that she has to board a very small plane to reach her destination. While standing anxiously on the tarmac she says; "It's a little baby planelette."
This is one of the funnier movies I have ever seen. Enjoy!
Movie Review: The Matchmaker
Summary: 5 Stars
Originally saw this movie on WE several winters ago and fell in love with it. I have enjoyed other Irish movies and this one did not disappoint. I loved all of the quirkiness of the characters and the story in this charming little movie. I have always loved the humor of the British Isles. I would definitely recommend this movie, as it not only makes you laugh, but it also warms your heart.