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Release Date 04 Dec 2009 TBA
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An Irish comedy seeing the funnier side of job-hunting. The film focuses on the life of Dave Bracken, a man who is torn between two goals – to find love, or to find that elusive job. His friends are in similar situations with some faking experience to maintain jobs in various trades.
Cast: Diarmuid Noyes | Sam Corry | Shaun Dunne | Mary Murray | Julie O’ Halloran | Lorna Dempsey | Maria McDermott Roe | Brendan Conroy
Writers: Steven Murray
Producers: Annemarie Naughton
Directors: Lisa Mulcahy
Our critics review will be added soon.
It was a great topical homemade comedy. The characters seemed real and relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie.
Paul Byrne is usually a good judge, but he’s slipped on a banana skin by appointing himself the guardian of Irish cinema on this one (Sorry Paul, but that’s a bit anal). Went to see it and for all its flaws, it’s still the best comedy out there with some great laughs. It does seem that the critics are running scared of this little film, but why? I love a good conspiracy story ? Though I do think they blundered by not putting it in Liffey Val or Blanch, I think it would get a huge audience there. Never heard of Terry and June but I’m gonna buy the box set now! Unfortunately I think they will succeed in putting many people off going to see it, but they’ll be missing out cause it’s got something.
Ye i liked it. It doesn't look much, looks cheap really. So cheap that the ads before it seem like they've got way higher budgets, but I was seduced. It charmed me. The three main characters are best friends and the film is like a series of comedy sketches following their adventures. Reminded me of the Committments in places as some of the characters are similar and the one-liners. Also, Dave (played by Diarmuid Noyes) is similar to the main character in that - similarly cocky without being unlikeable. His is the biggest role and he does a really good job by and large, as does Sean Dunne as young wannabe painter Vinnie - funny (Mikey Graham from Boyzone plays his boss in it and is actually really good in it! Fair play to him.) Sam Corry (Robert in Fair City) really is excellent as unhappily married Tom - its worth going to see it for his performance alone. However, the acting isn't all great, some of the supporting actors are a little amateur - really just aren't that believable and you can see them shooting for a gag sometimes. But its easy to forgive the film and roll along with it because you know another gag is just around the corner. I think it would be a much better film if there was a touch more pace in some of the scenes and came in at maybe 8 minutes shorter. But overall, its a good film. It's not gonna change your world, but it's definitely worth a look.
just go see it and then post a review. its not snobby its about us. love to know what u all think. loved it. corry was outstanding. Noyes and Dunne good too. Funny , not slick. Even cheap - looks wise - but there's a soul in there somewhere. it feels mad but real.. check it out
went to see situations vacant today and have to say i throughly enjoyed it.Best film ive seen in a long time.I have to admit i wanted to hate this film and was forced along to see it.After 10 mins i was laughing out loaded,as i could relate to the characters.Im afraid reviews like these will really damage little films like these that dont have big stars will be destroyed before they are given a chance.Give it a chance and you wont be dissappointed as its hands down the best film out at the moment.I should know as ive seen them all.
Yes Irish films do get a rough ride with critics like Paul Byrne who constantly compare the likes of this light hearted comedy to oscar winning films like my left foot. I went to watch this film earlier today and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was left with a sore tummy from laughing so much. The cast were fab and characters easy to relate to, that is of course if your not a snotty nosed critic who is paid to moan for a living. Any working class person in Ireland will love this film. The best film Ive seen in ages! Dont know what these critics want from a movie I suppose another lost in translation would work for them. Anyone else know what that crap was about? I bet the critic loved it. Go see this cracker of a movie and dont be swayed by the snobbery of some of these critics.
Went to the premiere thanks to movies.ie and wasn't really sure what to expect. It's rare seeing Irish films now days and although at first I was taken aback by how much it felt like a student production this feeling quickly dissappated and I was pleasently surprised. It's great to see the Irish sensibilities and humour portrayed on screen and I found myself emphathizing and flinching along with the characters. There were only one or two moments in it really that irritated me as it took the hollywood licence of anything can happen just a step two far when resolving the characters problems. However for light entertainment I'm sure they can be forgiven as overall the production and acting was impressive. Was particularly impressed by Corry and Dunne- and lets face it Graham too! The premiere was lovely as you got to see the cast and crew hope things go well for them all.
great little movie and thanks a million movies.ie for letting me attend, i had a great time
I attended the Dublin premier of the Irish comedy Situations Vacant, thanks to Movies.ie, directed by Lisa Mulcahy, who has directed episodes of The Clinic. The film starred Diarmuid Noyes, who has just finished a run in the West End starring in The Shawshank Redemption. Sam Corry, (Robert Daly from Fair city) also stars along side him. Mikey Graham from Boyzone flexes his acting skills, with comical results; it was a comedy after all. Cara Madigan and Keelin Geraghty from The Clinic were also there. Gerard Byrne (Malachy from Fair City) also attended in support of Sam. We got to go back to the after screening party also where. The event was covered by Exposé with Glenda Gilson doing the interviewing. The film it’s self was a very good portrayal of the sometimes comical situations that people find themselves when job hunting. The acting was top notch with some good performances from some fringe actors. Even Mikey held his own, for the whole 4/5 scenes that he was in. It’s no where near The Snapper or The Van, but if Lisa can get the same tension and drama that she commands in The Clinic then we could have a great hit in the future. Four stars for Sam Corrys performance alone.
Excellent movie. Entertaining the whole way through. Great performance by Corry.
My scenes revolved around situations we all have been in, job interviews and being overloaded in work but handy reasonable well a lot of opportunies were missed. Could have been better but still enjoyable
I’m a little torn on this one. On one hand I want to say it was a good movie and as an Irish movie you should go see it and support our own industry. But to be honest it was not a good movie. To be more honest it was a bad movie. It was a made on a low budget and filmed quickly (shot in only 18 days) and it really showed. The story itself was mildly amusing but overall the acting was poor. Of the three main characters only Diarmuid Noyes as Tom and Sam Corry as Dave were really good, Shaun Dunne just wasn’t in the same league……but then I guess he’s not as experienced….yet. The rest of the cast clearly have their roots planted in the theatre and again this showed. Theatre actors often do not translate well to the screen, and this was case in point. But I suspect the thing that annoyed me the most about the movie was its cheapness. Sets were under dressed as offices looked barren and social welfare queues were missing a few hundred people (or even a few dozen would have done)… etc. The movie suffered from having little or no music budget and again it irritated me to hear funky generic elevator music coming from a stereo as a young lad paints a house…..clearly showing where budget ruled the scene and not the story or character. For the budget I feel the movie would have been better suited to 30-40 minute RTE once off, rather than a 97 minute theatrical release. As I said I was torn by the movie, and I’m sorry for not praising it more. I know the cast and crew tried their best, but limited by funds and experience their best just wasn’t enough for me.
Very humorous and likable movie which has a genuine "Irishness" about it. Deftly directed and ably acted by those involved. Well worth going to see. Guaranteed to relate to some of the situations in this flick.
Have to say I was pleasantly surprised as this is a great little film. Likable characters, funny moments. Not least the fact that is the first Irish film in ages, which is just a bit of fun. Has restored my faith in independant irish cinema.
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