The Holy Fail

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The Holy Fail

Released Apr 5, 2019

1h 25m

Comedy

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Newlyweds Brendan and his American wife Nicole live in Cork, Ireland, but their marriage is not working. Nicole is far more adventurous than quiet Brendan, and she's ready to call it quits. Brendan comes up with a scheme to rob a safe with his friends to impress her, but things don't go smoothly. When the money winds up at a Catholic school going through financial problems, the friends try to get it back. In doing so, they face a complication they never anticipated: the anger of an Irish nun.

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Committing the cardinal sin of neglecting to make its romantic leads sympathetic, "The Holy Fail" is a particularly charmless Irish comedy about a young couple who commit a robbery in a bid to put the spark back into their troubled marriage.

Apr 4, 2019

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This movie made me laugh a lot. The relationships reminded me of real life doubts, insecurities and adaptations to fit what you think someone else wants. Also, I loved the soundtrack. The voices on the soundtrack were not auto tuned and reminded me of being at a folk concert. Overall, I liked the movie because there are no pretenses.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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A wonderful independent Irish comedy film, full of heart and charm. It's one of those films that leaves you with a smile.. I love the characters, to the writing, music and cinematography.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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When the initial excitement of marriage wears off what can one do to reinvigorate it? Why not plan a robbery? Thats what newlyweds Nicole and Brendan decide to do. What could possibly go wrong? This is a fine independent film that is even better the second time you watch it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Everything about this film is brilliant. It's a feel good comedy with excellently scenes and characters. Shit tone of laughs the whole way through.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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What a delightful comedy! Loved the nuns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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I saw this jewel of a film at the Austin Revolution Film Festival last fall and really enjoyed it. Confidently directed by lead actor Owen Dara, the film is filled with great comedic acting and plenty of good ol' self deprecating Irish humor. Definitely a laugh out loud comedy with heart. Well worth the watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Brendan

Jessica Lancaster

Nicole

Stephen Wyley

Colm

Sean McNally

Shane

Kevin McCormack

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Synopsis

Newlyweds Brendan and his American wife Nicole live in Cork, Ireland, but their marriage is not working. Nicole is far more adventurous than quiet Brendan, and she's ready to call it quits. Brendan comes up with a scheme to rob a safe with his friends to impress her, but things don't go smoothly. When the money winds up at a Catholic school going through financial problems, the friends try to get it back. In doing so, they face a complication they never anticipated: the anger of an Irish nun.

Director: Owen Dara
Producer: Owen Dara, Jessica Lancaster
Screenwriter: Owen Dara
Distributor: Indie Rights
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 8, 2019
Runtime: 1h 25m

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