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Mickybo and Me

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In 1970 Northern Ireland, The Troubles have made Belfast a dangerous and violent city. In the midst of this combat, two young boys from disparate backgrounds learn the value of friendship. Mickybo (John Joe McNeill) is from a large family where he's often forgotten, while Jonjo (Niall Wright) is in the middle of his parents' failing marriage. Together, they bond over a shared love of cinema and decide, after seeing a screening of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," to run away to Australia.

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Audience Member Been binging on Irish movies for a few weeks and this is "far and away" the best I've seen, yet. Not the same old sappy Irish-American pap, nor the revenge-driven political fare. It's thoughtful, amazingly well-acted by the two youngest cast members (as well as the adults) and has a lot to say in a different way than you've probably seen before. Great on many levels. I can't believe this didn't become an underground cult blockbuster. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Can't believe that all the so-called film critics haven't critiqued this film as yet. It's been around long enough! A true hidden gem. So well worth the time you spend watching it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A satisfication of cinematic friendship. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a really brilliant drama. Beautifully acted by the two young boys, and Julie Walters was brilliant as ever. Highly enjoyable storyline, while tackling the troubles of Belfast at the same time. I wasn't too sure about the scene where Mickybo was talking to his dead father, but it's a very good film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Just finished watching this. Great coming of age story of two boys in Belfast from other sides of the bridge. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Good Film.Quite Funny Aswell. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1970 Northern Ireland, The Troubles have made Belfast a dangerous and violent city. In the midst of this combat, two young boys from disparate backgrounds learn the value of friendship. Mickybo (John Joe McNeill) is from a large family where he's often forgotten, while Jonjo (Niall Wright) is in the middle of his parents' failing marriage. Together, they bond over a shared love of cinema and decide, after seeing a screening of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," to run away to Australia.
Director
Terry Loane
Screenwriter
Terry Loane
Production Co
WT², Studio Canal, Irish Film Board, Working Title Films, Moving Picture Company
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround