A Film with Me in It (2008)

67% of critics liked it
(12 reviews)
61% of users liked it
(639 ratings)

Director Ian Fitzgibbon crafts this darkly comic tale, produced and set in Ireland, about a dissolute scriptwriter and a dejected actor who become unwittingly drawn into a labyrinthine mess when several people experience bizarre accidental deaths in their flat. Though the men didn't deliberately… More Director Ian Fitzgibbon crafts this darkly comic tale, produced and set in Ireland, about a dissolute scriptwriter and a dejected actor who become unwittingly drawn into a labyrinthine mess when several people experience bizarre accidental deaths in their flat. Though the men didn't deliberately cause any of the incidents, they fear that they will be unfairly pegged as murderers if they relay information to the cops, and promptly set about disposing of the corpses in gruesome ways. Meanwhile, as the hapless victims of fate wage a valiant battle to take control of their bizarre situation, their gruff landlord makes an already tense situation absolutely unbearable. Dylan Moran, Mark Doherty, and Keith Allen star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By: Ian Fitzgibbon
Written By: Mark Doherty
Genres: Comedy, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Sep 5, 2008 Wide
On DVD: Jan 8, 2010
Studio: Maximum Film Distribution

Critic Reviews

Simon Foster, sbs.com.au
No amount of sly, beguiling Irish charm can overcome the inherent stupidity of the lead characters or the increasingly not-funny-just-hopeless situations in which they find themselves.
Robert Levin, Critic's Notebook
It's a small picture that embraces its smallness, centered on a self-reflexive premise and some twisted, punishing campy humor.
Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru
An often wickedly funny and witty dark comedy that becomes somewhat uneven in tone and eventually loses its steam as well as its bite.
Joseph Jon Lanthier, Slant Magazine
The smarmily organic execution pivots upon unpredictable flourishes of postmodern reflexivity and quiet nods to the perplexing traditions of Irish storytelling.
Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Herald
If Mark and Pierce had been two people whose welfare I cared more deeply about, the film might have carried me for the duration. As it is, they were a bit like guests who stayed too long at dinner.
Jason Di Rosso, MovieTime, ABC Radio National
It feels like a television episode gone on too long.
Dom Romeo, FILMINK (Australia)
The epilogue leaves you feeling hollow and empty, but as a less-than-satisfying film concludes, you may also realise that this is entirely the point.
Jake Wilson, The Age (Australia)
Shot digitally on a low budget, the film is basically a one-joke concept spun out to 90 minutes.
David Stratton, At the Movies (Australia)
A rather outrageous comedy which knows exactly what it's doing and, within its limitations, does it very well indeed.
Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile
What begins as downbeat Irish humour soon turns into bleak, black comedy in this dryly farcical Irish film, made possible by perfectly pitched, deadpan performances that are kept in check
Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
A wonderfully black Irish comedy in which one dead body leads to another, this unassuming film takes a simple premise and milks it for all its worth. And it works beautifully

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Cynthia S

Superbly strange. Perfect hilarity!! I knew I'd love this after about 5 minutes. A witty score, dark script, poker-faced characters - and the most deadpan, black Irish humor that shortly turns side-slappingly outrageous. The chemistry between these two Irish losers is tremendous.… More
Superbly strange. Perfect hilarity!! I knew I'd love this after about 5 minutes. A witty score, dark script, poker-faced characters - and the most deadpan, black Irish humor that shortly turns side-slappingly outrageous. The chemistry between these two Irish losers is tremendous. Dylan Moran (Pearce) is brilliant, and so is Mark Doherty (Mark); together they are a flawless comedic pair. Fantastic quirky fun!
Lesley N

This is one of those films you'll either love or you'll wonder why you & they bothered. I'm "b".