Don't expect history of Ireland here just an entertaining family drama, well told...
Plot summary
Lucas A former Danish Army Officer has traveled to Derry, Northern Ireland to clear up details of his estranged son's death and finds that there was another side to his son's life and the people he was partied with. These include Michael who has been fighting in unlicensed boxing matches to raise quick cash, trained by his Father who doesn't know Michael is questioning his sexuality. The fights have been building to a final fight against Brian Beru, undefeated King of the gypsy's and a wrecking machine, Michael will need Lucas help if he is to survive.
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Great fun and enjoyable romp
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Genre defying to the point of being entertainingly bonkers
I started watching this film in the expectation of it being a by-the-numbers boxing drama. And, indeed, it does start off that way and I was fully expecting a classic "personal growth through boxing" film with "the fall" followed by "the journey" and ending with "the redemption". And, it was chugging along quite merrily in that direction in a competently entertaining style.
Until about halfway through... Then everything changes... Suddenly, it becomes a LGBT+ musical.
Yes. Imagine that about halfway through "Rocky", it suddenly becomes "Hairspray". Ok, maybe not that dramatically, but, it does take a little bit of mental adjustment to get your head around it. But, once you've made that leap you get to enjoy the film all over again - with original songs, well sung, and believable characters with believable relationships.
It may be a very small genre, but, if you're looking for a LGBT+ musical boxing film set in Ulster, then this is the best in the field!
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DONT JUDGE DERRY ON THIS AWFUL FILM!
Did I watch the same film as everyone else?
Being from Derry and coming from a boxing family, this seemed like a fairy good film to watch on Amazon Prime....how wrong I was!
The script is terribly written. The film starts off slow and just drags on. Within the first 30-40 minutes, it takes quotes from only fools and horses and a load from Lock Stock and Snatch.
Only good part is the scenery of Derry, seeing family places such as the Walls and Peader O'Donnells- even though I've never seen it so empty.
I just hope this film doesn't put people off visiting this great city!