Be Good or Be Gone

Really good movie well worth a watch,this is happening every single day in dublin.

I've just watched this film as part of the 2021 Dublin International Film Festival and it's a decent effort but despite the best efforts of all involved it's not great. It's pretty much what it says on the tin, a film about 2 cousins on temporary release from prison trying to avoid trouble but finding trouble at every turn. Watch it anyway, maybe you'll appreciate it more than I did.

I've seen this film compared unfavourably to Adam and Paul, which is correct, but then, most films compare unfavourably to Adam and Paul. They have similar settings, following two losers from Dublin around for a few days, but, whereas Adam and Paul focused mainly on its main characters, this film has a bit more plot to drive it along. Unfortunately the plot is a bit clichéd, and the supporting characters are a bit thinly written or just cartoonishly evil. Though as a self-financed first feature by the writer/director it is beyond impressive, and the two leads are sensational. I would have enjoyed the film more if it had had fewer plot devices and focused on the two main characters. They could have just filmed those two guys in a room and saved themselves a lot of effort, I could watch that all day long.

In short, 7 for the film but an extra star for the two lead actors and the film's DIY attitude.

I totally enjoyed watching this movie a great self funded project which stands up on it's own with it's great characters and a good story. A movie that also captured the bare bones and pure essence of Inner City Dublin. A great debut for director Cathal Nally in his first feature and great performances from Les Martin and Declan Mills. Actors to watch out for in the future!

Really surprised by this little film. Saw the review in The Guardian the other day and thought why not take a look. I thought it was much better than the 3-star review it received. No recognizable names in it at all but really well acted. Simple story and plot but done excellently well. As low budget films go this is brilliant. You'll be pleasantly surprised.