Finky

I was intrigued to watch this movie, essentially because it was in Irish, and had well known Irish actors.

Apparently, it was also the first Irish dialogue movie to be shown on the Irish TV station, TV4.

I finally came across this movie, looked forward to watching it, and thwn, BAMM. One clip destroyed it for me.

The opening scene depicted Pinnochio, fair enough. What killed it for me was after the opening sequence.

The backroom scene started with good news bad news. The good news was given, the bad news never appeared. Should I have to say any more?

Most Irish language movies deal either with traditional themes or political ones, which is fine and very understandable, but this one chose a more particular style and storytelling.

Going from places to places, in Ireland and England, with a flow of people and locations that resemble a Terry Gillian movie, the story slowly unfolds, sometimes confusing and perplexing, at others exiting and humorous. I don't think it will fit everyone's taste. I'm not really sure I understood the ending, and maybe it's on purpose, but it still was worth the watch, especially if you appreciate the Irish language.