John Michael McDonagh

Calvary (2014) by The Critical Movie Critics

Movie Review: Calvary (2014)

Howard Schumann
Movie Reviews
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August 11, 2014

In a world grown cynical, decency stands out, but often only to be mocked and abused. In Georges Bernanos’ novel The Diary of a Country Priest, a sickly, humble, and idealistic young priest pays the ultimate price for the spiritual lethargy of his parish, while Father James Lavelle (Brendan Gleeson) in John Michael McDonagh’s brilliant…

Movie Review: The Guard (2011)

Cal Knox
Movie Reviews
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January 16, 2012

The Guard can probably be described as “Lethal Weapon” meets Quentin Tarantino by way of “In Bruges.” However, it does not feel like a derivative motion picture or a slapdash mash-up. Instead, this is a hilarious, well-written and satisfyingly tongue-in-cheek dark comedy which possesses its own unique identity. Written and directed by John Michael McDonagh…

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