Dark humour, heartbreak and sadness. A wonderful handcrafted tale that is as far from Hollywood as you can get. I can't wait to see what Doherty does next.
Redemption of a Rogue
2020
Action / Comedy / Drama
Redemption of a Rogue
2020
Action / Comedy / Drama
Plot summary
A bible, black comedy about a prodigal son returning to his hometown to seek salvation for his sins.
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Great dialogue, music and wonderful acting
I'm not into artsy indie films... and this here isn't one of them
The fact of the matter is - I honestly didn't have to force myself through this film. It's fresh, it's quietly emotional, it's genuinely funny, it's unique in its own way, and even as an atheist, I didn't feel bothered by the Biblical motives. Do give it a chance please - it's not even that long!
An Indie That Is...
A truly original story based on biblical tales, so maybe not that original? But the interpretation is.
I couldn't fault the directing, every scene seems to be thought out to the nth degree with some very clever results and edits. I was hooked from the start and this film flew past, never a boring moment.
It's interesting that despite the low ratings every written review is highly positive. I figure that the low raters just don't have the intellect or attention span to understand a film without car chases and shoot outs or write anything at all?
The UK & Ireland have a wealth of excellent low budget Indie cinema, add this to the list. The soundtrack is also a plus, some very classy tracks are added at just the right time. Mostly folk/indie/blues, yet the momentary appearance of Can's Vitamin C, a personal favourite, had me singing along longer than the clip lasted.
Irish humour is definitely a thing, as this film proves. Would it be too much of a stretch to make this film a UN cultural site?
If you're thick as a rotten spud or think the pop charts are all there is, avoid. If you're not and don't, lap it up.