Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)
Starring Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, Jon Hamm, Christopher Walken, Dearbhla Molloy, Danielle Ryan, Barry McGovern, Don Wycherley, Clare Barrett, Darragh O'Kane, Abigail Coburn, Anna Weekes, Lydia McGuinness, Tony Reidy, Des Cafferty, Dan Delany, Michael McCormack, Jon Tenney, Tommy O'Neill, Rosemary Muldoon, Paige Bestington, Martin F Ward, Joseph Palmer
IHBM8.5Excellent
Headstrong farmer Rosemary Muldoon has her heart set on winning her neighbour Anthony Reilly's love. The problem is, Anthony seems to have inherited a family curse, and remains oblivious to his beautiful admirer. Stung by his father's plans to sell the family farm to his American nephew, Anthony is jolted into pursuing his dreams.
My review · Reviewed 01/12/2024
This movie is a perfect example of how a viewer can learn to enjoy a movie for what it is. This movie is a little rough around the edges, and the metaphors can be a bit heavy-handed at times. Some of the dialog is atrocious, and there was a fair amount of camp. That said, I loved the hell out of it. First, it has a charm that just can't be denied. I loved the characters and I love feeling like I am a part of their world for even the brief time spent watching the movie. There is something to be said for having a move wash over you. Second, the acting is fantastic. Walken is his normal awesome self, but it is Blount that is the emotional center of the movie. I had no idea that she had these kinds of chops, let alone being able to pull off the accent. To see her spirit take over towards the end of the movie was very satisfying.
I also think that people missed the fact that this movie is also a bit of a quirky dark comedy. It is very much a drama, but there is a playfulness available to you, if you want it. If The Banshees of Inisherin and LA Story had a child, it would be this movie.