Countdown to St. Patrick's Day - 7
When this movie was released, I saw it twice in the theaters, which is a rarity. Waking Ned Devine, filmed on the Isle on Man, is the story of two long time friends scheming to share the wealth of the Irish National Lottery. Tulagh Mhor is a sleepy village with fifty two residents. Jackie and Michael learn that someone in the village has won the Lottery. They decide to cozy up to the winner and hopefully receive some money. The only problem is the winner is Ned Devine. Ned, a friend, is discovered at home, smiling as he is holding the the winning ticket as he is sitting in his favorite chair. Dead. He has had a heart attack. Since Ned has no family, the villagers decide that his friend Michael will pretend to be Ned. Once he collects the winnings, the village will split up the money. The plot thickens when one of the is villagers is not willing to go along with this deception. This a funny movie, somewhat slapstick in some places, but thoroughly enjoyable. This is a wonderful way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
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