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Perrier's Bounty Reviews

2009

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When Michael's (Cillian Murphy) debt to Dublin kingpin Darren Perrier (Brendan Gleeson) is called in and one of Perrier's goons accidentally ends up dead, Michael escapes to the mountains with his father Jim (Jim Broadbent) and best friend, Brenda. Flat broke, on the run and with only 24 hours to pay up, Michael is forced to .. Read more

Starring	Jim Broadbent, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Jodie Whittaker
Director	Ian Fitzgibbon
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- Unlike its cockney equivalent, the Irish gangster movie â" however hackneyed its storyline â" can usually be relied... read more on Time Out
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- - Tom Huddleston
  - Time Out
  - 26 Mar 2010 at 05:11
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  - 5
  A clever, funny and unusual thriller
  
  Although set around a timeworn premise of 'man borrows money from unpleasant character/creditor calls in debt/debtor doesn't have the money', ... read more »
  
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  - Fourspa
  - 2 reviews
  - Hebden Bridge
  - 03 Apr 2010 at 19:51
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  - 0
  Really great!
  
  Not as funny as I expected but I still really enjoyed it. It keeps up a good pace and it overall was a decent film.
  
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- 1119524
- - CraftyZoZo
  - 4 reviews
  - 15 May 2012 at 23:17
- - 0
  - 0
  diverting comedy from good actors
  
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  Very entertaining to watch, but there is a sense of contrivance, and actorly attention to events - it crosses over at times in to extravagant theatrics (I think... read more »
  
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- 1118606
- - lesliejung
  - 81 reviews
  - london, england
  - 12 May 2012 at 18:04
- - 0
  - 0
  The Irish Lock Stock movie
  
  Really good film if you like Lock Stock genre, same sort of thing done the Irish way, lots of laughs. jim Broadbent is brilliant in it and so is Brendan Gleason... read more »
  
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- 1116953
- - bakestone
  - 2 reviews
  - 06 May 2012 at 08:39
- - 0
  - 0
  Enjoyable crime caper.
  
  Colourful characters, clever dialogue and some good humour - well worth watching. Another fine example of what the British/Irish film industry can produce on a ... read more »
  
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- 1094999
- - Fitz42
  - 99 reviews
  - Darwen
  - 21 Feb 2012 at 11:00
- - 2
  - 1
  Sparkling water and coconut chocolate bar nowhere to be seen.
  
  Perrier's Bounty.
  
  Well, an enticing title does lead to an entertaining yarn in this Irish crime flick.
  
  Even though there is an ... read more »
  
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- - RA20
  - 5 reviews
  - 20 Feb 2012 at 20:58
- - 2
  - 0
  Worth a watch
  
  Pretty Good but not excellent. To be honest it's all a bit daft but then I suppose that is what it was meant to be. If you're looking for laugh out loud... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 18:24
- - 1
  - 0
  strongly recommended
  
  Fabulous film - especially the unfeasibly ornate & flowery language the characters use at times of stress. Jim Broadbent a marvel. Excellent on every ... read more »
  
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- 1088389
- - mstratfo1234
  - 9 reviews
  - London
  - 03 Feb 2012 at 17:38
- - 1
  - 0
  Fantastic film
  
  Amazing film, Jim Broardbent is stunning. probably one of the most enjoyable film I have every seen. very very funny
  
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- 1088045
- - dotyroger
  - 1 review
  - 02 Feb 2012 at 15:21
- - 0
  - 0
  good stuff
  
  what a fine film,the irish accents added that edge to make it even more enjoyable. They got into some amazing scrapes jim broadbent what a good actor. A really ... read more »
  
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- 1082877
- - greatgable
  - 16 reviews
  - lancaster
  - 17 Jan 2012 at 16:25
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  - 0
  pauls pics
  
  superb throughout,cast was great,acting strong and powerfull,cant falt it in anyway,would like to see more films like this. a
  
  must see.
  
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- 1081727
- - paulspics
  - 8 reviews
  - Leighton Buzzard
  - 14 Jan 2012 at 13:12
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- - 46
  - 5
  A clever, funny and unusual thriller
  
  Although set around a timeworn premise of 'man borrows money from unpleasant character/creditor calls in debt/debtor doesn't have the money', ... read more »
  
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- 879908
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Fourspa
  - 2 reviews
  - Hebden Bridge
  - 03 Apr 2010 at 19:51
- - 5
  - 0
  Perrier's Bounty
  
  GREAT FILM
  
  enjoyed from start to finish, story line very realistic and believable. scenes looked good and the gory bits were very well done.my son ... read more »
  
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- 962759
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - FIDDS
  - 2 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 10 Feb 2011 at 15:25
- - 4
  - 0
  Funny film which doesn't take itself too seriously
  
  Cillian Murphy, Jim Broadbent, Jodie Whittaker and Brendon Gleeson all give absolutely wonderful performances in this film. Broadbent and Murphy work together ... read more »
  
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- 915915
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - filmoria
  - 13 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 18 Aug 2010 at 21:38
- - 4
  - 0
  Gripped and utterly enjoyable
  
  One of those movies that surprises you. I wasn't really sure what to expect but was so incredibly pleased when i found myself gripped throughout. endearing ... read more »
  
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- 1019760
- - a customer
  - 20 Jul 2011 at 21:27
- - 4
  - 1
  Something a little different
  
  unusual but doesn't quite pull together to lead to full satisfaction. Some interesting events along the journey but tends to meander off track a little too ... read more »
  
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- - dogdooda
  - 52 reviews
  - london
  - 14 Oct 2010 at 21:02
- - 3
  - 0
  A good gangster romp
  
  Irish gangster film set in Dublin. This is a well written story with good character roles and well played by a talented cast. Jim Broadbent enjoys himself as a ... read more »
  
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- 933059
- - Dungbeetle
  - 503 reviews
  - London
  - 20 Oct 2010 at 00:07
- - 2
  - 0
  A bit sweary, but some great characters
  
  I wasn’t too sure what to expect, so was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be a quirky engaging film with some great characters. The plot of a &#... read more »
  
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- 919646
- - GuidoHUK
  - 33 reviews
  - Oxford
  - 31 Aug 2010 at 17:27
- - 2
  - 0
  Worth it for Cillian Murphy
  
  Really enjoyed this film and especially enjoyed Cillians performance. Good acting and interesting storyline. It has everything, Ciliain for the girls and ... read more »
  
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- 925262
- - PDids
  - 7 reviews
  - Darlington
  - 20 Sep 2010 at 21:31
- - 2
  - 0
  perriers bounty
  
  a good gangster film with brendan gleeson as darren perrier a local kingpin who is trying to track down michael, cillian murphy, whos friend accidently killed ... read more »
  
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- 937098
- - daddychew
  - 180 reviews
  - Pudsey
  - 04 Nov 2010 at 14:37
- - 2
  - 0
  Great dialogue.
  
  If you give good actors, and these are very good actors, great dialogue then you can be sure they will have fun with it. The writer has an ear for the lowlife, ... read more »
  
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- 941774
- - a customer
  - Cheshire
  - 23 Nov 2010 at 10:47

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  When Michael's (Cillian Murphy) debt to Dublin kingpin Darren Perrier (Brendan Gleeson) is called in and one of Perrier's goons accidentally ends up dead, Michael escapes to the mountains with his father Jim (Jim Broadbent) and best friend, Brenda. Flat broke, on the run and with only 24 hours to ...

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  When Michael's (Cillian Murphy) debt to Dublin kingpin Darren Perrier (Brendan Gleeson) is called in and one of Perrier's goons accidentally ends up dead, Michael escapes to the mountains with his father Jim (Jim Broadbent) and best friend, Brenda. Flat broke, on the run and with only 24 hours to ...