It's a known fact that some of the best Irish movies were made in the era between the two Film Boards (late '80s/early '90s). Though Taffin is no great movie it stands out in a way because it's so entertaining. Brosnan is a local outcast because he's too smart and good looking! Doody is the sexy conquest - no other Irish movie has such attractive leads! Then there's the sight of Twink on a motorbike! A power plant is due to get made in Wicklow and only Taffin can stop this. It's like the Glenroe cast getting hassle from the Fair City cast! If only more Irish movies could be this entertaining and commercial?
Another famous movie with an Irish theme. Set in Africa a TCD graduate heads off alone to find a diamond mine. His daughter gets an explore...