Waking Ned Devine |  | Director: Kirk Jones
Actors: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch, James Nesbitt
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  215 reviews
Sales Rank: 1532
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2001231D
UPC: 086162103858
EAN: 0086162103858
ASIN: B00000ILEC
Theatrical Release Date: November 20, 1998
Release Date: June 1, 1999
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Product Description
When Ned Devine dies from shock of winning the lottery, two old cudgers enlist the help of the whole village in defrauding the lottery to claim the prize.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 7-SEP-2004
Media Type: DVD
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When local wag Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) discovers that one of his neighbors in the village of Tulaigh Mohr is a lottery winner he sees a chance to share in the wealth. Things get complicated when Jackie and his pal Michael O'Sullivan (David Kelly) discover that the winner, Ned Devine, died of shock at the very moment he learned of becoming a millionaire. Undaunted, Jackie and Michael dispose of the lucky stiff and hatch a plot to impersonate him and claim the prize. Soon the whole village is involved and the plot rapidly thickens. This film has been compared to The Full Monty, but it lacks the vein of desperation that added depth to that film. Instead, Waking Ned Devine is closer in tone to classic British comedies like Whisky Galore!, with its cast of eccentrics gleefully conspiring to outwit the authorities. Those with a low tolerance for twinkly eyed Irish charm might be tempted to steer clear, although the movie is saved, for the most part, by its central performances. Bannen is superb as an old man who is clearly hungry for any excitement he can drum up and David Kelly is remarkable as his scrawny sidekick. Kelly has had a long career as a character actor in film and television, but here he has a chance to really let loose. His naked motorcycle ride is a marvelous set piece and in all of his other scenes his twitchy, perfectly timed performance quite simply steals the movie. --Simon Leake
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 Great movie January 21, 2010
Richard Green
Terrific family movie. As my daughters are 1/4 Irish and have been there several times, it was even more enjoyable for them.
Tickles Me December 23, 2009
Robert R. Hults (DeLand, FL)
This movie really does tickle my wife and me. Entertaining with no car chases, no special effects and a nifty story. We had a tape of this and needed to buy the DVD. I wish I was in Tullymore right now.
A movie to make you smile December 18, 2009
Kona (Emerald City)
Long-time Irish lottery player Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) discovers that someone in his tiny village has won a huge jackpot. When the lucky winner dies, Jackie and his old pal Michael (David Kelly) come up with a plan to cash in anyway.
This simple tale of likeable folk who conspire to commit grand larceny is a real feel-good comedy. Bannen and Kelly are irresistible and had me under their spell from the beginning. The charm of the story comes from the close friendship among the villagers and the idyllic setting (filmed on the Isle of Man). If you were captivated by the folksy charm of movies like The Quiet Man, you'll love this movie, too.
So funny, so touching, so REAL!! December 16, 2009
Dana (Northern California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of our family's favorite movies. We watch it over and over and quote things from it all the time. The story is touching and clever; the Irish accents are so fun to listen to. You may need to put on the subtitles from time to time to catch all that's said, if you're not familiar with the Irish brogue. This movie will have you laughing and smiling all throughout...it may even have you get a little choked-up at parts, as it touches on the true meaning of friendship. We highly recommend it!!
 Review for waking Ned Devine December 3, 2009
Ariane B. Wille
I absolutely love this movie, and I was so happy to find it for so cheap on Amazon.
The sound is a little bit wierd. Kind of hard to hear--maybe the music and background is too loud, and the voices are not loud enough.
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