Low-key but impressive movie about a man in 1930's Leitrim who starts a gathering. They learn dancing, jazz, cookery, and other pursuits. The church, state, and local IRA get involved and divisions in the area happen. Names get read at mass and fights break out. This movie is like dozens of rural Irish movies set in the middle of the 20th century except it actually has something to say. What it says is that certain people don't belong in conservative Ireland regardless of their talents. Also impressive was the lack of any photogenic actors! Of course, now the pendulum has turned and everyone's welcome here! There is little comedy in the movie and some of the characters spout left-wing stuff non-stop! It's strange they all seem to have the same political views? Not Loach's best work but compared to other recent movies made here like the derivative Frank and the cookie-cutter Run & jump it's a minor masterpiece!
Title: Jimmy's hall
Genre: Social realism
New/old: New
Cinema/DVD: Cinema
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