The 50 Word Review

Is this the one Irish movie everyone should see? Probably, although you mightn’t have a clue what most of the cast are saying? Eleven wannabe musicians are plucked off the streets of Dublin to form a band. This is what dreams were like before X-Factor. It’s got soul! Uber-Funny.
JJ

A tragicomedy set in Ireland’s bog lands, Garage revolves round the town simpleton or gombeen, Josie, who works in a run down petrol station. Regarded as a misfit by most, Josie is an eternal optimist. Infused with pathos and quite self conscious. Pat Shortt as Josie is exceptional.
JJ
See also Adam and Paul.

Two junkie friends trudge round their native Dublin, desperately trying to live out another day in their peripatetic existences. Understated and unsentimental this drama shows the other side of the shiny capital. The two leads are well acted - studded with humour, pathos and tragedy.