Great film, compelling script, with probably one of the most complicated, dependent love stories. Simple and clear, with no cherry on top, becomes what it is thanks to the eminent performances of Cillian Murphy and Elaine Cassidy. And what an ending, drowned in the sea of tragedy.
Elaine Cassidy, Cillian Murphy, Brian F. O'Byrne
Pig and Runt - born on the same day, in the same hospital, moments apart. Twins, all but by blood. Inseparable from birth, they are almost telepathic. They are also partners in crime, with an appetite...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 29, 2003
Stats: 302 reviews
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July 30, 2008
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October 22, 2009
I watched this in Dublin when it first came out in 2002, before it was released around the rest of Europe. It is Kirsten Sheridan's directorial debut (daughter of the great Jim Sheridan) and as such a first effort I thought it was breath-taking. Based on a play by Enda Walsh (who...( read more)
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November 18, 2009
Completely original. I loved the decline of sanity in Cillian Murphy throughout the film, great acting as always. The story is really intense, yet fun. You become so enthralled in the characters that you can't wait to see what happens when their world comes crashing down. It's a ...( read more)
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October 16, 2009
All that needs to be said about this movie is that the two leads are incredibly gifted actors and they are the real reason why someone can sit through this entire movie. Incredible performances. But I think we knew they could act.
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September 4, 2009
Not as in depth as I hoped but Cillian... He's great in all respects. It was pretty good overall anyway.
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August 19, 2009
Love in it's most dysfunctional psychotic form.
Cillian Murphy's gaze alone is frightening.
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August 13, 2009
I saw the trailer online and it said to be "90 Minutes You'll Never Forget". I'll see if they keep that promise, but anyway Cillian Murphy is in it so I NEED 2 SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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August 3, 2009
strangely captivating. brilliant cillian, confused (most of the time) looking elaine, great music, weird story.Like it!
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June 9, 2009
starts out cute...gets strange...stranger...then pretty much psychotic. i love it.
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May 23, 2009
the only good thing about this film was Cillian Murphy's performance, and that wasn't even enough to save it.
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March 20, 2008I will be honest...BEST FILM EVER MADE FOR TEENAGERS!
I saw it lot's of times and still brilliant!
I could say thi but in spanish sounds better:
ESTA PELI ESTA DE MADRE!!!!( a lo boricua).
I love Cillian's performance as Pig.
He was so dramatic, carismatic and so psycotic!!!!
LOVE HIM!!!!
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