Comments on: The Best and Worst Irish Accents in Cinema http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/ So much in love with movies, it's Awesome! Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:43:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Becky http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-73467 Becky Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:02:14 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-73467 Gerard Butler's accent in "P.S. I Love You" was absolutely awful. I'm also here to defend Colin Farrell. I think his American accent is pretty good. Gerard Butler’s accent in “P.S. I Love You” was absolutely awful.
I’m also here to defend Colin Farrell. I think his American accent is pretty good.

]]> By: Bitner http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-72619 Bitner Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:56:20 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-72619 Believe you have to consider all aspects in the current economic climate - personally do no think we have seen the full extent of the recesssion, so would be cautious in considering. Believe you have to consider all aspects in the current economic climate – personally do no think we have seen the full extent of the recesssion, so would be cautious in considering.

]]> By: Riley Clohessy http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-71146 Riley Clohessy Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:15:57 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-71146 Im from Cork, and im actually here to defend me american friends. To say the least, irish actors such as colin farrel suckkkkkkkkkkkkkk at American Accents, in fact, i havnt heard one good american accent performed by an irish actor, maybe some english actors but not irish, soo i think were getting a little ahead of ourselves to think were so important, but on the other hand i do agree that a lot of american accents are horrible like julia Roberts, but once again, if i ever hear Collin Farrel attempt a Los Angeles accent again (SWAT) i think im going to kill my self. Im from Cork, and im actually here to defend me american friends. To say the least, irish actors such as colin farrel suckkkkkkkkkkkkkk at American Accents, in fact, i havnt heard one good american accent performed by an irish actor, maybe some english actors but not irish, soo i think were getting a little ahead of ourselves to think were so important, but on the other hand i do agree that a lot of american accents are horrible like julia Roberts, but once again, if i ever hear Collin Farrel attempt a Los Angeles accent again (SWAT) i think im going to kill my self.

]]> By: Kajsa http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-70200 Kajsa Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:47:42 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-70200 I couldn' even tell tha' Depp's accent was Irish. I thought it was British! And I've seen that movie dozens of times! I couldn’ even tell tha’ Depp’s accent was Irish. I thought it was British! And I’ve seen that movie dozens of times!

]]> By: _SiD_ http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-67122 _SiD_ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:06:11 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-67122 I rest my case: http://www.10on12.com/index.php/notebook/taking_the_mick/ I rest my case:

http://www.10on12.com/index.php/notebook/taking_the_mick/

]]> By: Gordon http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-66473 Gordon Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:30:18 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-66473 Angus MacFadyen's accent in Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood deserves a dishonourable mention. Angus MacFadyen’s accent in Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood deserves a dishonourable mention.

]]> By: Movie Trailer: The Boondock Saints II - Movies, Reviews and More. http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-66200 Movie Trailer: The Boondock Saints II - Movies, Reviews and More. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:55:20 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-66200 [...] story is about the twins who have been in deep hiding in the quiet valleys of Ireland, far removed from their former lives or moderntechnologies. When word comes that a priest has been [...] [...] story is about the twins who have been in deep hiding in the quiet valleys of Ireland, far removed from their former lives or moderntechnologies. When word comes that a priest has been [...]

]]> By: Rachel http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-55936 Rachel Fri, 22 May 2009 12:18:05 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-55936 James McAvoy did such an amazing job in Inside I'm Dancing. I've seen so many films through out the years that attempt an Irish accent and honestly it makes you want to cry they're that bad! Cate did a great job in Veronica Guerin as well. Although I realise some roles have to be played by bigger names, this may be a crazy thought, but maybe Irish actors should be given the chance to play Irish roles!! There are some really talented Irish actors in this country. James McAvoy did such an amazing job in Inside I’m Dancing. I’ve seen so many films through out the years that attempt an Irish accent and honestly it makes you want to cry they’re that bad! Cate did a great job in Veronica Guerin as well. Although I realise some roles have to be played by bigger names, this may be a crazy thought, but maybe Irish actors should be given the chance to play Irish roles!! There are some really talented Irish actors in this country.

]]> By: sixpigeons http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-50000 sixpigeons Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:17:40 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-50000 Thomas already mentioned Donald Sutherland in 1976's The Eagle Has Landed, but he really outdoes himself in 1999's Virus. He should receive some kind of lifetime achievement award in butchery of the Irish accent. Thomas already mentioned Donald Sutherland in 1976’s The Eagle Has Landed, but he really outdoes himself in 1999’s Virus. He should receive some kind of lifetime achievement award in butchery of the Irish accent.

]]> By: Ghern http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-48400 Ghern Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:31:53 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-48400 Uhhhhm, Mark... Ned Kelly was Australian. I never saw the movie, but that might explain why Mick Jagger's "Irish accent" sucked. Uhhhhm, Mark… Ned Kelly was Australian. I never saw the movie, but that might explain why Mick Jagger’s “Irish accent” sucked.

]]> By: Question Irish accent - Page 2 - Waffle.ie http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-48255 Question Irish accent - Page 2 - Waffle.ie Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:02:25 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-48255 [...] a list here: The Best and Worst Irish Accents in Cinema __________________ ?When you want something, all the world conspires in helping you to achieve [...] [...] a list here: The Best and Worst Irish Accents in Cinema __________________ ?When you want something, all the world conspires in helping you to achieve [...]

]]> By: caoimhe http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-40859 caoimhe Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:47:57 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-40859 brad pitts accent in the devils own was a really good northern irish accent, its wile different from the accents down south brad pitts accent in the devils own was a really good northern irish accent, its wile different from the accents down south

]]> By: Tony http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-39655 Tony Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:52:53 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-39655 Justin Theroux’s Irish accent in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle is the worst I've ever heard. I had to turn off the film it was that bad. It was an amateur attempt which involved a weird cross between Scottish, English, and a rubbish attempt at some northern Irish at some points. Ah to be sure...to be sure....... Justin Theroux’s Irish accent in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle is the worst I’ve ever heard. I had to turn off the film it was that bad. It was an amateur attempt which involved a weird cross between Scottish, English, and a rubbish attempt at some northern Irish at some points. Ah to be sure…to be sure…….

]]> By: sean http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-34588 sean Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:22:08 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-34588 I didn't read everyone's post so I don't know if it's alreadyon there but Brad Pitt in "Snatch". It was absolutely amazing! I didn’t read everyone’s post so I don’t know if it’s alreadyon there but Brad Pitt in “Snatch”. It was absolutely amazing!

]]> By: Greg http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/comment-page-2/#comment-32047 Greg Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:11:24 +0000 http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/the-best-and-worst-irish-accents-in-cinema/#comment-32047 Where to start!!! If I had been on the set with Di Caprio I would have pushed his head under myself, fare play to Kate Winslett for letting his hand go. Tom Cruise...His accent in Far and Away was so bad it can't be mentioned without causing half the Irish population to scream in pain, and the other half have their ears bleed Sean Connery...Well, he's Sean connery. If you look past the fact that he can't do anything other than his own accent, he's not a bad actor. (To the person above who mentioned 'The Hill', good spot, excellent film). But then on the other foot you have about 1% of the Irish population playing Greeks in Alexander. The film 'Once' is one of my favourite films, and I promote it every chance I get. Last of the Mohicans...F***ing brilliant film. Leave it alone. Nothing Irish about it. Shit accents are shit accents. It's the casting people who are to blame. Would you turn down £1 million to put on an accent...no. The film Highlander is case in point: we have a French actor playing a Scot, and a Scot playing an Egyptian/Spaniard but then again, we don't know how long his character had been in Scotland. We all know that if someone goes to liverpool for the weekend, they come back like an extra from Brookside Where to start!!! If I had been on the set with Di Caprio I would have pushed his head under myself, fare play to Kate Winslett for letting his hand go.
Tom Cruise…His accent in Far and Away was so bad it can’t be mentioned without causing half the Irish population to scream in pain, and the other half have their ears bleed

Sean Connery…Well, he’s Sean connery. If you look past the fact that he can’t do anything other than his own accent, he’s not a bad actor. (To the person above who mentioned ‘The Hill’, good spot, excellent film).

But then on the other foot you have about 1% of the Irish population playing Greeks in Alexander.

The film ‘Once’ is one of my favourite films, and I promote it every chance I get. Last of the Mohicans…F***ing brilliant film. Leave it alone. Nothing Irish about it.

Shit accents are shit accents. It’s the casting people who are to blame. Would you turn down £1 million to put on an accent…no. The film Highlander is case in point: we have a French actor playing a Scot, and a Scot playing an Egyptian/Spaniard but then again, we don’t know how long his character had been in Scotland. We all know that if someone goes to liverpool for the weekend, they come back like an extra from Brookside

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