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- Despite its heavy themes, Calvary incorporates moments of dark humor, providing a unique balance between tragedy and comedy.
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Apr 11, 2014 · The humour in Calvary is almost always undercut by references to death, suffering and violence. Characters show a reckless contempt for one another and they all love to goad and provoke the...
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Aug 30, 2014 · “Calvary” was written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, who also made the dark crime comedy “The Guard,” which also starred Gleeson (along with Don Cheadle).
- Moral Terror in An Arrestingly Beautiful Environment
- Gallows Humor and Unusual Sets
- A Must-See
Father Lavelle appears to be a truly good man, with a good heart – Brendan Gleeson plays him convincingly and with integrity. He’s like a giant cuddly teddy bear, and he just wants the world to be a better place. Nevertheless, he is disillusioned, disappointed by the people around him. His composure starts to crack when on the third day, his church...
When Calvary was announced and I saw it was tagged as a comedy, I was disappointed. I thought this topic was not at all suitable for light humor. Thankfully, while Calvary is very funny at times, it definitely can’t be said it’s light. The humor is cutting, dark and witty. The sets are unusual and frequently arresting, the prime example being the s...
Calvary has gone relatively unnoticed, it seems, but it’s an absolute must-see. The performances are on-point, particularly that of Brendan Gleeson, who is convincing and soulful. The direction and script are excellent, as is the cinematography. It’s a beautiful piece of art, a movie that makes you think – not just on moral decisions of people in g...
Apr 11, 2014 · Calvary: Directed by John Michael McDonagh. With Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen. After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.
- (65K)
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- John Michael McDonagh
- 2014-04-11
Sometimes misleadingly described as a dark comedy, Calvary is certainly dark, and there are sporadic bits of absurdist humor. In keeping with its title, though, it really is a passion play,...
Jul 31, 2014 · 'Calvary,' John Michael McDonagh's follow-up to 'The Guard,' is a serious comedy about a mortal threat in small-town Ireland
Aug 1, 2014 · Even if you are neither Catholic nor Irish, this “Calvary” will in no way be a useless sacrifice of your moviegoing time. This is the kind of movie that galvanizes and discomfits while it’s on screen, and is terrific fodder for conversation long after its credits role.
