Ein Mann wie Taffin

I first saw this film in 1989 and I now have it on DVD. I know it can come across as a little silly, or low budget, but what the heck. To me its getting better with age. Also, living in Ireland, it looks like an audition for one of our top soaps. Many characters in this film now appear in Fair City, or at least have appeared in Fair City. Barry, the ex-principle in Fair City, has hair in this film. Also, Brosnan's clothes are cool here and could be easily worn in a movie made today and still be stylish!

Try to look out for the parts, where it seems Brosnan's voice has been dubbed by someone else...and just one scene of bad acting...'well maybe you should go then'.

If you get a chance, try to see it and don't take it too seriously...enjoy!

"Taffin" is a movie that I missed until now. I enjoyed it even though it is clearly an average film, just a step above a 'B' movie. But I thought it was much better than say "The Boondock Saints" which I really disliked. "Taffin" is what I thought "B. Saints" would or could be. "Taffin" is basically like a Western but set in 1988 Ireland, and I do like a good Western with a good lead which Brosnan is; I like most all his performances. And Alison Doody is a nice addition to the cast as well. While the plot, action, and characters could have been fleshed out and developed a bit more, and the ending was abrupt, it was still an enjoyable film which I will hopefully watch again someday. Also, the Irish setting was nice to see for a change of pace. So, this little known film was probably influential, inspiring later films such as: "Payback", "Boondock Saints", "Fire Down Below", and "On Deadly Ground". 6/10.

"Mark Taffin" (Pierce Brosnan) is a debt collector living and making his trade in a small town in Ireland. On one specific occasion he is called upon to collect a debt from one of the pubs and while in the process of collecting becomes acquainted with a beautiful woman working behind the bar named "Charlotte" (Alison Doody). Along with his brother, "Mo Taffin" (Patrick Bergen) and his good friend "Ed" (Gerard McSorley) she soon becomes a trusted and valued member of his inner circle. This becomes increasingly important when Mark is coerced into taking on a greedy corporation and some corrupt politicians who will stop at nothing to accomplish their goal of building a chemical plant in the town. Now rather than reveal any more of this movie and risk spoiling it for those who haven't seen it I will just say that this film turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Admittedly, it had some scenes which could have used some improvement here and there but overall, it wasn't too bad. I especially liked the film location and having an attractive actress like the aforementioned Alison Doody certainly didn't hurt in any way. That being said, I rate this film as slightly above average.

You have seen it before in The Specialist or in films like On Deadly Ground or The Fire Below. Tough guy goes against the evil corporate empire that is out for profit and the people be damned.

Of course, Steven Seagal or Sly Stallone may be quicker to jump into it that was Pierce Brosnan. He was battling his own personal demons, and just wanted to live a quiet life in the village of his birth; well, as quiet a life that can be lived by a bill collector. You know, make a little money, drink a little whiskey, and once in a while a pretty girl comes along like Alison Doody (Dr. Elsa Schneider in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade).

But, this is Pierce Brosnan and he is infinitely more watchable that the others.

A decent version of every old western movie where a lone gunslinger is reluctantly hired to fight the powers that be.

The difference is the Irish setting and the young absolutely cool Pierce Brosnan. His coolness and charm are in overdrive in this film. It's difficult to understand why he didn't have a career similar to Gerard Butler, the James Bond roll not withstanding.

If you like those old westerns and you like Pearce Brosnan. It's well worth a watch.