Wtf? The post from a few days back said that Irish movies are too complicated. Now they're not 'complex enough'? Easy! There's a difference. 'Complicated' has already been explained. But 'complex' is a different matter! Complex means using characters that are not one-dimensional. It means giving 'substance' to the story. It means avoiding 'clichés'. It means avoiding stereotypes and blueprint genres. It means actually saying something that makes the audience take note. It means giving the audience something to ponder instead of trying to entertain them for ninety minutes. It means impressing the audience even if they don't actually like the film!
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...
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