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catherine-moylan
Reviews
A Doctor's Sword (2015)
Beautifully told true story with great animation!
This film captures an amazing story about the Cork born Dr. Aidan McCarthy. In an era where many Irish men displayed courage and bravery serving with the RAF, Dr. McCarthy's experiences were truly heroic. This film marries the Doctor's adventures with his daughters' journey of discovery about the Doctor's sword. The animation included in the film adds beautifully to the atmosphere of the tale. Sensitively told and wonderfully produced, it is a reminder that everyone has a story. Translating this story into a film serves as a reminder of those modest heroes that survive incredible things and yet still show humility and compassion. Well done to all involved in the production.
Run & Jump (2013)
Emotive, thought-provoking, sensitive & enjoyable
Before I saw this movie, I had a small idea as to what the main storyline was about. I wondered how the story would be captured on film. It exceeded all my expectations and managed to deliver far beyond that. It is such a sensitive portrayal of a situation. I liked the way the film was peppered with humour and it showed how people can find humour or use humour to deal with the potential sadness of a situation. It's quintessentially Irish without being twee or 'oirish'! The acting is superb also. I often think that a good sign of a movie is one that leaves an impression and becomes the topic of conversation for days/weeks afterwards. This movie made that great impression and I look forward to seeing it again soon.