Monster

2019

1 hr. 26 min.

Drama

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The Great Famine descends on a fisherman's community. Pushed to the brink, he is forced to go on the run for a crime he didn't commit.

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It's a historical drama about a present we are still stuck and live in. Interesting use of special effects flickering through the memories of a mourning father and taking the dark gloominess of the moss covered coast mountains. Splendid use of audio effects setting the atmosphere. Cast put up a remarkable performance with their assignments. It's a quiet story with an intriguing progression and a beautiful conclusion. A tragedy that changed the course of a country's culture is briefed and signalled well with the brief fateful encounter between the landlord and peasant. Monster is a tale of survival that has beauty worth appreciation.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Tomas O'Suilleabhain

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Dónall Ó Héalai

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Saise Ní Chuinn

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Dara Devaney

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Eoin O'Dubhghaill

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Dudura O'Gionnáin

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

he near mythical quality of the closing images emphasises its place in a great tradition.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 17, 2021

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

[A] tough atmospheric drama...

Rated: 3/5

Oct 13, 2021

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Fionnuala Halligan

Screen International

This tough little drama/thriller benefits from an unusual setting and a flinty approach.

Dec 3, 2019

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Alistair Lawrence

Common Sense Media

A slight story kept afloat by its performances, this Irish drama does its best to summon the power of the elements to show us how cruel both nature and people can be.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 28, 2022

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Jack Hawkins

HeyUGuys

Arracht is a brooding drama about land, poverty and injustice that offsets its sparse dialogue with elemental camerawork and authentic period detail.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 7, 2021

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Aine O'Connor

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

This is very effective in channelling the suffering that people endured -- not just the hunger, but how hardship, despair and isolation can diminish us.

Oct 15, 2021

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Synopsis

The Great Famine descends on a fisherman's community. Pushed to the brink, he is forced to go on the run for a crime he didn't commit.

Director: Tomas O'Suilleabhain
Screenwriter: Tomas O'Suilleabhain
Production Co: Macalla Teoranta
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Irish
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 14, 2021

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