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www.upcomingdiscs.com - : There are plenty of serious topics being dealt with here, not least among them being obsession and social repression. What is therefore surprising and praiseworthy on the part of the film is that, even while it never trivializes these themes, it maintains a real sense of humour, one that flows naturally from the characters. A delicate balancing act, but an impressive one. more...
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4/5
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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : Many of the best things in the movie involve Milo O'Shea and his acting troupe, as when ''Gone With the Wind'' plays on the pub's TV, and the actors stage an instant, improvised knock-off of it, with Atlanta burning while Tom struggles with his lines and O'Shea turns up in drag. Funny, but the movie seems determined to match our expectations, instead of challenging them. more...
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2.5/
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www.austinchronicle.com - : The Playboys is one of those unpretentious little films which sneaks up on you and you don't realize it until two or three hours after you've left the theatre. Then you find yourself recalling the subtle, rich images of Irish village life, circa 1957, and the engaging character portraits that the film meticulously captures. more...
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3.5/
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