Ambivalent and unpredictable characters in the environment of norms and rules have always attracted attention, teens are additionally vulnerable and seeking their place in the world, some with success, others with fear and anger. The latter applies to the leading characters Darren/"Pig" and Sinéad/"Runt", who have known each other from the day they were born, living as neighbours, attending the same school...
Both have odd insights about life and surroundings, paving the way for criminal and tragic events. Thus, the plot has twists, but the course of them was hard to believe - are there no cops in Ireland and/or all wrongdoings remain unpunished? The ending was generally anticipated as well, but, thanks to wonderful performances by Elaine Cassidy and Cillian Murphy, the 1 hour 25 minutes film is catchy to follow.
A twisted Romeo and Juliet in a contemporary closed community... Distinct, but not particularly flimsy. Still a must for fans of Murphy and Cassidy.
Both have odd insights about life and surroundings, paving the way for criminal and tragic events. Thus, the plot has twists, but the course of them was hard to believe - are there no cops in Ireland and/or all wrongdoings remain unpunished? The ending was generally anticipated as well, but, thanks to wonderful performances by Elaine Cassidy and Cillian Murphy, the 1 hour 25 minutes film is catchy to follow.
A twisted Romeo and Juliet in a contemporary closed community... Distinct, but not particularly flimsy. Still a must for fans of Murphy and Cassidy.