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- 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, with Father James as an innocent victim to be sacrificed for the sins of the Church.
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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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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, with Father James as an innocent victim to be sacrificed for the sins of the Church.
- 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...
Aug 15, 2014 · calvary 3 stars, out of 5 Snapshot : A drama with darkly comic tones about an Irish priest who is given seven days to live by an anonymous parishioner who declares his intent to kill him in cold...
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
- mark.olsen@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Despite writing incredible screenplays for both movies, Calvary is considerably more polished and tackles weighty issues with great sensitivity. But it's not all doom and gloom, it's actually a darkly comic tale with Brendan Gleeson putting in a brilliant performance.
Apr 10, 2014 · Father figure: Brendan Gleeson stars in the dark comedy 'Calvary' John Michael McDonagh's follow-up to The Guard is another wry comedy starring Brendan Gleeson as an outsider within his own...
