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March 19, 2010
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This review refers to the Universal DVD edition of “The Matchmaker”…..
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Funny and romantic, sweet and charming, an unlikely but brillantly witty leading lady and the beauty of Ireland combine to form this slight film a definate keeper! This one very considerable reminds me of those astounding romantic screwball comedies of the 30’s and 40’s.
Marci Tizard(Janeane Garofalo) is sent on on assignment by her boss, a Senator from Boston Mass, who is in dire need of some wait on getting re-elected. The assignment…to get the Senator McGlory’s relatives in a slight Brigadoonesque village in Ireland. Marci lands smack dab in the middle of a matchmaking festival and must ward off suitors in her quest to derive the senator’s roots. The towns people are charming but quirky, and there is one in particular that gets under Marci’s skin. A cynical ex-journalist(David O’Hara) matches wits with her and it’s a match made in heaven(or Ireland) .
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Also starring is the extraordinary Milo O’Shea as “The Matchmaker”, who cleverly tries to bring these two together. The laughs are non finish and will leave you smiling for some time afterwards. It was directed by Designate Joffe and has a terrific atmospheric soundtrack as well.
There are a couple editions of this DVD and the one I am reviewing has a narrate of Janeane Garofalo with the gorgeous hills of Ireland in the background and it is in the middle of a white building. Milo O’shea is standing on the ground, the title is is red with a clover in the name. I record it in detail because the tech info here differs on some aspects. The studio of production is Universal (not USA) . The film which was shot on state in beautiful Ireland has been given a heavenly transfer and may be viewed in widescreen(2.35:1) or the standard format. Friendly surround sound in DD5.1 lets you hear every detail. There’s not alot in the blueprint of extras, but there are some cast bios and filmographies and Closed Captioning in English as well as subtitles in French and Spanish and some theatrical trailers.
The film is rated R for some langauge.
Great fun, a very toothsome hour and 40 minutes..go for it…Laurie
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I admire this movie! The scenery is breathtaking, the acting is first rate, and the epic is charming. This movie transports you to Ireland. The fictional village of Bali Na Gragh (sp? ) is overcast yet welcoming, and the people all gawk proper (not like extras on a Hollywood place) . It is refreshing to procure a romantic comedy that does not buy situation in an urban landscape. You won’t derive any Mystic Tanned lads or lasses here! Janeane Garafolo is gorgeously pale, and looks like a sincere woman. Her acting here is first rate, as usual. After watching the movie 8 times, it is hard to imagine anyone else playing the role of Marcy. Her “match”, Sean, played by David O’Hara is one of my popular male movie characters ever. He is a charming, gleaming cad with a heart of gold. O’Hara is definately not a Brad Pitt or Ben Affleck (thank God!), but man is he sexy! It’s about time a romantic comedy has a male lead that isn’t prettier than his female costar. The matchmaker, played by Milo O’Shea is the glue that holds this terrific anecdote together. O’Shea’s narration throughout the film is hilarious. All the supporting cast is worthy, although I don’t understand why Denis Leary gets top billing in this film (after Garafolo) . His share was very runt, only somewhat pivotal, and could have been played by anyone. The movie follows Marcy to Ireland as she searches for Senator John McGlory’s Irish roots. She happens to come during the matchmaking festival and meets Sean, who thoroughly irritates her. You can guess what happens next. I usually despise romantic comedies. Any Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks combo makes me accelerate for the hills! If you are like me, ogle The Matchmaker. If the quirky, realistic legend doesn’t endear you, the soundtrack will! In fact, my ONLY complaint about The Matchmaker is that the soundtrack is not available. Do not miss this movie! It is probably sitting on the bargain shelf at your local video store, beacause not enough people know about it, or they are lacking taste. Step away from Sleepless in Seattle!! Give The Matchmaker a chance.
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