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I love all things Irish and was in hopes this would be a clever movie about an enduring Irish Legend. Instead I saw another version of "Cruella DeVille" acting out an improbable (even for a fantasy) story. The actor who played the leprechaun was good but the rest of the cast seemed to be along for the ride. When the film ended the only feeling you had was "why did I waste my time?"

I am usually a big fan of the Spanish Language Cinema but this film was not representative of what I enjoy about it. The sex scenes weren't all that much but then neither was the plot. Had it not have been for the narrator breaking in every once in a while it would have been totally without meaning. If you really want to enjoy Spanish Language Cinema there are many other choices. If you just want to see a soft-porn film that has Spanish dialogue, then you might enjoy this one.

It is rare that I can recall every detail of a movie after seeing it. This one was that rare exception. Vanessa Redgrave's fantastic performance, the beautiful story, and gorgeous music made this movie one that is unforgettable. The movie had every element of the human experience incorporated into it yet was never overly sentimental, slow moving,or not totally believable. I had lost my only son within the last few years and can honestly say that I was very comforted by the message this film carried. This is one movie that I will buy,look at many times and share it with my friends and family.