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The Holy Fail

Released Apr 5, 2019 1h 25m Comedy TRAILER for The Holy Fail: Trailer 1 List
Reviews 96% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member What a delightful comedy! Loved the nuns. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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