Country_Ireland___________________________
Your Name_Kelly Morrissey___________________
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10
pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title _Waking Ned Devine_______________________
Director__Kirk Jones_______________________
Date released _November 20,1998______________
List three adjectives that describe this film
__Funny_______________ ___Interesting______________
__Fictional_________________
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
This film takes place in the 1990s in an Irish Village. The two main characters, Michael
and Jackie, find their friend dead with the winning lottery ticket. They pretend to be
Ned Devine and try to collect the lottery winnings.
What was good about the film?
The film was very entertaining and it showed stereotypes of the Irish culture. It was easy
to follow and fun to watch.
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
I would recommend it because it was an enjoyable film and easy to write an essay on.
However, it doesn’t teach much about Irish culture because it is a comedy and just
focuses on the plot of the film.
Your Name_Kelly Morrissey___________________
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10
pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title _Waking Ned Devine_______________________
Director__Kirk Jones_______________________
Date released _November 20,1998______________
List three adjectives that describe this film
__Funny_______________ ___Interesting______________
__Fictional_________________
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
This film takes place in the 1990s in an Irish Village. The two main characters, Michael
and Jackie, find their friend dead with the winning lottery ticket. They pretend to be
Ned Devine and try to collect the lottery winnings.
What was good about the film?
The film was very entertaining and it showed stereotypes of the Irish culture. It was easy
to follow and fun to watch.
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
I would recommend it because it was an enjoyable film and easy to write an essay on.
However, it doesn’t teach much about Irish culture because it is a comedy and just
focuses on the plot of the film.
country: Ireland
name: Will Kellem
film title: The Wind That Shakes The Barley
director: Ken Loach
date released: June 23rd 2006
three adjectives that describe this film: Chaotic, breathtaking, and sad
what is the film about: A fictional story about two brothers who enlist in different sides of the Irish Republican Army. fighting for independence from the Black and Tans soldiers from Britain, who terrorize the irish people. until the fighters journey for freedom is over and both sides sign a armsicle.
what was good about the film: all of the actors were very convincing
would you recommend the film: I would recommend the film to anyone who like action packed fast paced movies
name: Will Kellem
film title: The Wind That Shakes The Barley
director: Ken Loach
date released: June 23rd 2006
three adjectives that describe this film: Chaotic, breathtaking, and sad
what is the film about: A fictional story about two brothers who enlist in different sides of the Irish Republican Army. fighting for independence from the Black and Tans soldiers from Britain, who terrorize the irish people. until the fighters journey for freedom is over and both sides sign a armsicle.
what was good about the film: all of the actors were very convincing
would you recommend the film: I would recommend the film to anyone who like action packed fast paced movies
Country Ireland
Your Name Jenna Mallard
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10 pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title The Commitments.
Director Neil Jordan
Date released 1991
List three adjectives that describe this film
Inspiring.
Funny.
Remarkable.
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
The film is about a group of kids who live in Dublin, Ireland in the 90's. They all really live music and start a soul band called The Commitments. The group experiences many fun times and hardships.
What was good about the film?
How they all worked together to achieve a dream.
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
Yes, because the characters are dynamic and the plot flows well.
Your Name Jenna Mallard
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10 pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title The Commitments.
Director Neil Jordan
Date released 1991
List three adjectives that describe this film
Inspiring.
Funny.
Remarkable.
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
The film is about a group of kids who live in Dublin, Ireland in the 90's. They all really live music and start a soul band called The Commitments. The group experiences many fun times and hardships.
What was good about the film?
How they all worked together to achieve a dream.
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
Yes, because the characters are dynamic and the plot flows well.
Country: Ireland
Laurene Del Aguila
Film title: Bloody Sunday
Director: Paul Greengrass
Date released: 2002
List three adjectives that describe this film: emotional, realistic, and dramatic.
àWhat is the film about? This film is about a revolution that occurred in Ireland that was controlled by England at the time. The Irish wanted to go on a peaceful march for civil rights. Unfortunately things got out of control very quickly.
àWhat was good about the film? You learn a lot about the conflicts that occurred in Ireland and why today Ireland and Britain are sill in conflict.
àWould you recommend the film? Why or why not? Yes I would recommend the film. You learn a lot about Irelands history. I really enjoyed this movie.
Laurene Del Aguila
Film title: Bloody Sunday
Director: Paul Greengrass
Date released: 2002
List three adjectives that describe this film: emotional, realistic, and dramatic.
àWhat is the film about? This film is about a revolution that occurred in Ireland that was controlled by England at the time. The Irish wanted to go on a peaceful march for civil rights. Unfortunately things got out of control very quickly.
àWhat was good about the film? You learn a lot about the conflicts that occurred in Ireland and why today Ireland and Britain are sill in conflict.
àWould you recommend the film? Why or why not? Yes I would recommend the film. You learn a lot about Irelands history. I really enjoyed this movie.