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Every now and then, Ireland produces a movie that comes out of nowhere and completely knocks the audience over.The movie tells the story of tells the story of 'Mad’ Mary McArdle , who is returning to Drogheda after a short spell in prison - for something she’d rather forget.
Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is about to get married and Mary is maid of honour. When Charlene refuses Mary a ‘plus one’ on the grounds that she probably couldn't find a date, Mary becomes determined to prove her wrong. But her attempts at dating are a disaster and she winds up feeling more alone… until she meets someone special and everything changes.
The movie is very funny and hugely emotional, tackling some big topics that it absolutely isn't afraid to shy away from. On top of that, Kerslake gives the kind of performance that would be an Oscar-magnet were this a Hollywood movie.Not to worry though, as the States is about to made very aware of her abilities when new Irish horror movie The Hole In The Ground premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January.Here are some great movies to watch this Bank Holiday...
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