How Harry Became A Tree

Year: 2001

Grade: B-

Country: Ireland

Director: Paskaljevic

Review

a charming irish film that succeeds in both its humorous and affecting moments. this was probably the most noteworthy element of the film because so many films like this might succeed in the drama or in the comedy, but not in both. colm meany heads up a solid cast as he plays the borderline psychotic father of cillian murphy. meany’s sworn enemy has recently hired a maid who murphy acquires a liking for. meany and his enemy work out a deal which hands over part of meany’s crop in exchange for the maid’s hand in marriage. the film also does a good job of capturing the time and place (1924, ireland).

Watched on TV