Waking Ned Devine

Just as the charming British film The Full Monty told the story of simple men willing to shed their clothes for money, Waking Ned Devine is the story of older Irish men who pursue money and take off their clothes. Commercial director Kirk Jones makes his feature directing debut with a story about a ...more

Others have tried before and since to capture its tone, but Waking Ned Devine feels so effortless that it has become the shining example of how to do whimsical small town comedy in the Irish countryside. In fact, its infectious dialogue, characters, and madcap plot made it such a favorite, it was considered a dark horse candidate for a Best Picture nod, in the slot reserved for lovable imports like The Full Monty and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Although performers of all ages make Tulaigh More ...more