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Le lutin

Original title: The Luck of the Irish
  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • TV-G
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
9.3K
YOUR RATING
Ryan Merriman in Le lutin (2001)
AdventureComedyDramaFamilyFantasySport

A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.

  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writers
    • Andrew Price
    • Mark Edward Edens
  • Stars
    • Ryan Merriman
    • Henry Gibson
    • Alexis Lopez
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    9.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writers
      • Andrew Price
      • Mark Edward Edens
    • Stars
      • Ryan Merriman
      • Henry Gibson
      • Alexis Lopez
    • 39User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ryan Merriman
    Ryan Merriman
    • Kyle Johnson
    Henry Gibson
    Henry Gibson
    • Reilly O'Reilly
    Alexis Lopez
    • Bonnie Lopez
    Glenndon Chatman
    • Russell Halloway
    Marita Geraghty
    Marita Geraghty
    • Kate O'Reilly Johnson…
    Paul Kiernan
    Paul Kiernan
    • Bob Johnson…
    Timothy Omundson
    Timothy Omundson
    • Seamus McTiernen
    Dane Stevens
    • Patrick
    • (as Duane Stephens)
    Charles Halford
    Charles Halford
    • McDermott
    Ashley Chapman
    • Cheerleader
    Brett Yoder
    • Drake Whitley
    Emberson Bill
    • Native American Boy
    Thurl Bailey
    • Mr. Holloway
    Dustin Harding
    • Boy #1
    Curley Green
    • History Teacher
    Nora McCaa
    • Concession Attendant
    Jack Mergist
    • Boy
    • (as John Kenneth Mergist)
    Stan Ellsworth
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    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writers
      • Andrew Price
      • Mark Edward Edens
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    User reviews39

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    4setsuna_meiou_16

    Not as good as the previews gave away

    I found this movie to be a major let down. I was thinking it would be something good like the 13th year but It was bad. The plot wasn't very good, and they did not really explore Kyle adjusting to his Heritage. The actors were good, I suppose, although someone who is almost 18 playing a 12 or 13 year old is rather odd. The best part about this movie were the special effects which were rather good considering what would probably be a rather limited budget. I've seen better, but at the same time I've seen worse (I.E. Motocrossed)
    7psush_girl

    Pretty Good For a Disney Original Movie

    I've never been a big fan of Disney Channel Original Movies but after seeing 'Motocrossed' and liking it, I decided to give 'Luck of the Irish' a chance. I wasn't disappointed. While I didn't like it quite as much as 'Motocrossed', it was still a good movie. It has a great lesson for kids: You should be proud of your heritage. Ryan Merriman also did a great job in this film. I have always been a fan of his work and this movie was no different. The other actors were good as well, though some of them had less than perfect Irish accents. The actor who played his best friend (Glenndon Chatman), however, was painful to watch. His acting was stilted and unbelievable. Now, as far as the plot was concerned, I thought it was pretty creative. It held my attention, anyway. I thought some scenes were a little silly and some of the Irish stereotypes were a little over the top, but I'd have to say that all-in-all, the movie did what I expected it to do. I especially like the ending; it was quite touching. But I won't spoil it for you. I recommend this movie for families to teach their children about being proud of their heritage and wanting to learn about their ancestors. I give this movie 7 out of 10.
    8cdcolenda

    Best Disney Channel Movie Ever

    This was by far the best "Disney channel original movie" ever. It is funny, good plot, and a great cast. The special effects were kind of corny but so what. This movie is a great family movie and I could watch it 20 times over before I get bored. A personal favorite.This movie is a thousand times better than Cadet Kelly and 10 times better than The Even Stevens Movie but not as good as Get A Clue. A funny, clever, lighthearted movie. Even teenagers will like this movie and that is saying something. This movie probably could have made a lot of money if it had come out in theaters, because Herbie fully loaded did and if Herbie can do it than the Irish sure can. This movie also teaches you a lot about Irish heritage and if you watch close enough you can learn some stuff.10/10
    6Scars_Remain

    Pretty Lame but Pretty Fun

    I remember watching this film with my family when it first premiered on the Disney Channel. I must have been in 6th or 7th grade and I remember having a blast with it. It had a nice blend of comedy and fantasy and became my new favorite Disney Channel movie. I revisited it today and was pretty let down after 7 years or so passing by. This isn't the same movie! Don't get me wrong, I still like it had a fun time watching it but it's strange how we love movies as kids and then revisit them as adults and find that they weren't so great after all.

    I liked Ryan Merriman in this because he was just some kid that no one knew about. Much better than the garbage he was in, Final Destination 3 and The Ring Two. The other actors weren't very good but they didn't ruin the movie for me. The story is silly Disney fun about a kid who loses his family's lucky coin and experiences a ton of bad luck while trying to steal the coin back. Sounds like a blast, doesn't it?

    I would only recommend this if you're a fan of other Disney channel movies. It gets a 6 from me because it's fun to watch but I'd give it a 4 compared to other movies. You decide For yourself!
    texvandy1195

    Good film

    Not everyone can "understand" this movie - and I think misunderstanding it is the only reason anyone could give it a negative review. Movies like this one - by nature of being made-for-television and made-for-12-year-olds - are outside traditional standards for judging movies. In fact, a lot of the factors that would make regular movies bad, in this case, actually make this movie better: not-so-convincing accents, silly plot, random coincidences, and evil leprechauns. Luck of the Irish isn't about challenging intellectual beliefs or pulling heartstrings - it's the movie to watch with friends (that you're comfortable with) after knocking back a few drinks. And in that context, the weirder it is, the cornier it is, the better.

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    • Trivia
      On its premier, it was the highest-rated Disney Channel Original Movie ever. It airs on Disney Channel every St. Patrick's Day.
    • Goofs
      The confetti on the stage during the carnival step-dance varies inconsistently between shots.
    • Quotes

      Bonnie Lopez: [as Reilly is playing his flute] Do you have to do that?

      Reilly O'Reilly: Aye. I'm Irish. It's how I manifest despair.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Channel Movies of All Time (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Take A Leap
      Written by Stanley A. Smith, J. A. Manges & Leonard Stevens

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    FAQ16

    • What is 'The Luck of the Irish' about?
    • Is "The Luck of the Irish" based on a book?
    • Why does Kyle have to wear the lucky coin?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Luck of the Irish
    • Filming locations
      • Lagoon Amusement Park - 375 N. Lagoon Drive, Farmington, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Just Singer Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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