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13 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneAn irresistible Irish comedy, lovingly told, beautifully acted and graced with the perfect balance of chuckles and bittersweet heartache.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittLots of lively tunes and spirited acting.
- 70The A.V. ClubScott TobiasThe A.V. ClubScott TobiasThe film's modest charms are ingratiating and sweet, thanks to Colm Meaney's hilariously salty lead performance and a soundtrack that channels the warm spirit of traditional Ceili music.
- 70VarietyDavid RooneyVarietyDavid RooneyGiven a lift by its folksy soundtrack of toe-tapping Ceili dance tunes, the film is handsomely produced and engaging enough, but never more than that due to a weak dramatic arc and soft conflicts in Nicholas Adams' script and to John Irvin's functional direction.
- 70The New York TimesAnita GatesThe New York TimesAnita GatesAppealing if obvious little fable.
- 60Village VoiceAkiva GottliebVillage VoiceAkiva GottliebGets by on infectious geniality.
- 60Chicago ReaderJ.R. JonesChicago ReaderJ.R. JonesThis uninspired comedy drama seems to have been bankrolled by the state tourism board, yet the Celtic music sequences provide welcome relief from the reheated plot.
- 50New York PostRussell Scott SmithNew York PostRussell Scott SmithIsn't a total loss, but neither does it have the charm of "The Full Monty" or other feel-good indie Brit flicks it emulates.
- 50TV Guide MagazineKen FoxTV Guide MagazineKen FoxGrateful fans so enamored of traditional Irish folk music that they don't care how they come by it may enjoy John Irvin's folk-filled feature, but while there's lots of great Ceili music on tap, it's wrapped in a story so traditional that it's not especially interesting.
- 50Boston GlobeJanice PageBoston GlobeJanice PageHighly unoriginal tale.