Black Irish

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Black Irish

Brendan Gleeson, Emily VanCamp, Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano, Michael Rispoli

Sixteen-year-old Cole McKay's struggle for independence is put to the test as his South Boston Irish-Catholic family implodes around him. Older brother Terry is descending into a life of drugs and cri...( read more )

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December 30, 2008

RiderOfTheStorms

A Good story with a strong message and great performances by the whole cast.

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August 16, 2008

LitelBluHli

Bravo! Loved it!!! Michael Angarano was great in here. This movie made me laugh and cry...lovely film.

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July 31, 2008

ileo

Oh wow! I thought I had already rated this before. Hmmm.....this is definitely one of interest about a boy who struggles with the indifference of leaving childhood, entering adulthood. The story plot follows his pursuits of dealing with just about everything life tosses at him. F...( read more)

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July 19, 2009

jacobblust

Pretty good...

B/B-

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November 25, 2008

DoctorXQuinzel

I really liked it and Angarano was really good. It's a pretty tough story, but a very neat watch.

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November 12, 2008

Rochen

Not so great, no climax at all, doesn't really go anywhere with the story.

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