Cowboys and Angels (2003)

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Starring:

Michael Legge | Allen Leech

Director:

David Gleeson

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Gay Lesbian | Irish

Languages:

English

Reviews:

11 reviews

Released:

Monday, October 24, 2005

A coming-of-age story in which a hapless young Irishman discovers his inner hipness thanks to the tutelage of his stylish gay roommate. It is writer-director David Gleeson’s debut feature.The story centres on Shane, an awkward 20-year-old who wants to be an artist but is stuck in a dead-end civil service job. His life changes dramatically upon moving into a new apartment in Limerick City, where his roommate, Vincent, a fashion student, immediately attempts a “Queer Eye”- style makeover. Although Shane is reluctant, he soon finds motivation in the form of Vincent’s beautiful friend Gemma, a restaurant worker. Less felicitous an influence on the financially deprived Shane is Keith, a neighbour who enlists him in an ill-advised drug-courier run to Dublin. The film boasts many charms thanks to a witty screenplay that never takes itself too seriously and the endearing performances by its young leads. Legge manages to make Shane appealing as well as geeky, Leech thankfully doesn’t overdo his character’s archness, and Shiels is alluring as the love interest. Cowboys & Angels was nominated for The People’s Choice Award for Best Irish Film along with Blind Flight, Bloom, Song for a Raggy Boy and Omagh.

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cowboys and angels

mairead from Wicklow, 22 Apr 2007

A real feel good movie with a very Irish feel to it. Very fresh and suprising at times.

6 people out of 9 found this review helpful

Cowboys and Angels

daniel from Wicklow, 25 Jun 2007

Very witty with some true representations of the interaction between the gay and straight community in Ireland, the two boys filled their roles well and look forward to seeing them both in future roles

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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colette from Wicklow, 29 May 2007

Feel good movie - just shows - you do NOT have to stay in the "safe" job - if you have a dream, follow it.

4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

Makes Limerick look like London!

Conor from Dublin, 13 May 2010

Nice to see an Irish film that addresses sexuality and relationships. It's not as provocative or interesting as I'd hoped - in fact, it feels a bit naive and twee at times. There were a few laugh-out-loud moments and the sentiment was nice, if a little mushy. And it really makes Limerick look like a mixture between Manhattan and Covent Garden!

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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Trish from Limerick, 02 Nov 2009

Very funny and entertaining from start to finish, even if a bit sugar coated at times. 2 main actors are aptly suited to the roles and definately worth renting just for the look on Nigel Mercer's face when the 2 boys are arrested. Hilarious!!!

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Mild humour

Maggie from Mayo, 13 May 2008

An interesting take on contemporary Irish life. Funny in parts, but the humour wears a bit thin after a while. The ending is just all a little too nice and convenient. Interesting and entertaining enough for a wet weekday.

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

I seldom give a 10....

Christine from Kerry, 02 Mar 2012

A fabolous film with depth and real meaning....seldom these kind of films around. I was banned by it from the first second til the end and even shed a few tears at the end. Very very very good film which outstars all the superficial blockbusters..... I always like irish films as they are mostly different and carry depth but this one - outstanding. Fabolous movie!!!!

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