
Waking Ned
Finally, a comedy that will make you feel like a million bucks.
Directed by Kirk Jones
Produced by Tomboy Films, Canal+
A warmhearted Irish village comedy about small-town camaraderie and the lengths neighbors will go for each other, built on charm and playful scheming rather than cynicism.
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
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Is Waking Ned easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does Waking Ned end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Waking Ned sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Waking Ned violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Waking Ned scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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