A comedy about the inhabitants of Tulley More, a small Irish town with a population of fifty-two and dwindling. When Jackie and Michael discover that someone in their town has won the national lottery, they intend to uncover the lucky individual and talk him into sharing the jackpot with them. Trouble arises when they discover it's good old Ned Devine, and no longer is he one of the living. The citizens must band together and fool the authorities into believing that Ned is still alive, in order for them to receive the money and share it amongst themselves.
Review 1:
"...Witty, warm and fully of excellent performances....Watch it and feel good..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Source: Total Film
10/01/1999 p.98
Review 2:
"...Offbeat charm....[Bannen and Kelly] demonstrate matchless teamwork..."
Source: Movieline's Hollywood Life
p.91-2 06/01/1999
Review 3:
"...Stocked with colorful types....The real pot of gold, though, is the rapport between Ian Bannen and David Kelly..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
Source: USA Today
p.4D 12/24/1998
Review 4:
"...Delightful....[A] good-hearted film....[With] wonderful performances..."
Source: New York Times
p.E14 11/20/1998
Review 5:
"...Both darkly humorous and wonderfully playful....Some memorably enchanting characters who are brought to vivid life by the talented cast....This one's a winner..."
Source: Box Office
p.134 11/01/1998
Review 6:
"...This sweet movie's off-kilter humor is constantly flirting with out-and-out absurdity..."
Source: Premiere
p.34 11/01/1998
Review 7:
"...A roguish and delightful comedy of duplicity that's as entertaining as it is sly..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C14 11/20/1998
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