A list of 15 Irish films that excel in storytelling and authentic accents, unlike Wild Mountain Thyme. Includes films like 'In America' and 'Once'.
Wild Mountain Thyme was woeful, but here are 15 Irish films that did it right – both when it came to storytelling and the genuine accents. The deeply personal semi-autobiographical screenplay by Sheridan and his daughters, Naomi and Kirsten, focuses on an immigrant Irish family’s struggle to start a new life in New York City, as seen through the eyes of the elder daughter. Johnny and Sarah Sullivan and their daughters Christy and Ariel attempt to start a new life after a tragedy.
The soundtrack, along with impeccable performances from Samantha Morton and Sarah and Emma Bolger, makes for a beautiful watch. A modern-day musical set on the streets of Dublin, it has a timeless quality quite rare in Irish film. Featuring Glen Hansard and his Irish band The Frames, the film tells the story of a street musician and Czech immigrant Marketa Irglova during an eventful week as they write, rehearse and record songs that reveal their unique love story. The song “Falling Slowly” won the 2008 Academy Award for Best Original Song and the film was even adapted for Broadway
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