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The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Four Letters of Love review
Niall Williams has adapted his own international bestseller for this slushy romantic drama set in the west of Ireland, about love and destiny and dreams never given up on. For me, it pushed the bounds of absurdity and melodrama one step too far, though it undoubtedly has an audience. Something here reminded me of the romdram hits of author Nicholas Sparks, and particularly Message in a Bottle – although to be fair it should be borne in mind that Williams published his novel a year before Sparks' book came out. Two young lives unfold in parallel, fated to be brought together. Fionn O'Shea is Nicholas Coughlan, whose civil-servant dad William (Pierce Brosnan) has an epiphany at work one day when a lozenge of sunlight is blazoned on his drab desk and he abandons his job and heads west from Dublin to pursue his new vocation of painting. It is around these parts that Isabel (played by the excellent Ann Skelly, from Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy's Rose Plays Julie) has been traumatised by her brother's illness and is on the point of being sent away to be schooled by nuns and parted from her kindly parents – poet and schoolteacher Muiris (Gabriel Byrne) and Margaret (Helena Bonham Carter). A strained and convoluted plot point means that John (Pat Shortt), a concerned colleague of William's, offers to buy one of his paintings to use as the prize in a poetry competition, and this painting winds up in Muiris' and Margaret's home – although the details of Muiris finding out about the competition, his deciding to enter and his presumed excitement at winning aren't made clear. Moreover the audience is not allowed a good look at the painting until the very end, to see how it brings all the cosmic forces into alignment. This top-notch cast gives it their considerable all, but to my taste the syrup content was in the end too high. Four Letters of Love is in UK and Irish cinemas from 18 July, and Australian cinemas from 24 July.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Four Letters of Love review
Niall Williams has adapted his own international bestseller for this slushy romantic drama set in the west of Ireland, about love and destiny and dreams never given up on. For me, it pushed the bounds of absurdity and melodrama one step too far, though it undoubtedly has an audience. Something here reminded me of the romdram hits of author Nicholas Sparks, and particularly Message in a Bottle – although to be fair it should be borne in mind that Williams published his novel a year before Sparks' book came out. Two young lives unfold in parallel, fated to be brought together. Fionn O'Shea is Nicholas Coughlan, whose civil-servant dad William (Pierce Brosnan) has an epiphany at work one day when a lozenge of sunlight is blazoned on his drab desk and he abandons his job and heads west from Dublin to pursue his new vocation of painting. It is around these parts that Isabel (played by the excellent Ann Skelly, from Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy's Rose Plays Julie) has been traumatised by her brother's illness and is on the point of being sent away to be schooled by nuns and parted from her kindly parents – poet and schoolteacher Muiris (Gabriel Byrne) and Margaret (Helena Bonham Carter). A strained and convoluted plot point means that John (Pat Shortt), a concerned colleague of William's, offers to buy one of his paintings to use as the prize in a poetry competition, and this painting winds up in Muiris' and Margaret's home – although the details of Muiris finding out about the competition, his deciding to enter and his presumed excitement at winning aren't made clear. Moreover the audience is not allowed a good look at the painting until the very end, to see how it brings all the cosmic forces into alignment. This top-notch cast gives it their considerable all, but to my taste the syrup content was in the end too high. Four Letters of Love is in UK and Irish cinemas from 18 July, and Australian cinemas from 24 July.
Extra.ie
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Watch: The Sandman season 2 trailer features a whole host of Irish talent
The trailer for the second and final season of The Sandman on Netflix has finally dropped and you might see some familiar faces. Starring Irish actors Ruairi O'Connor, Ann Skelly, Laurence O'Fuarain and Jack Gleeson, the series is a dark fantasy woven together over the course of ten epic chapters and based on the 1989–1996 comic book written by Neil Gaiman. Developed and executive produced by Gaiman, the second season has been highly anticipated by fans of the show. The trailer for the second and final season of The Sandman on Netflix has finally dropped and you might see some familiar faces. Pic: Netflix © 2025 According to the synopsis, season two will follow Dream of the Endless as he 'must face one impossible decision after another as he attempts to save himself, his kingdom, and the waking world from the epic fallout of his past misdeeds.' 'To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, gods, monsters, and mortals. But the path to forgiveness is full of unexpected twists and turns, and true absolution may cost Dream everything.' Ruairi O'Connor, star of Handsome Devil and King Frankie, will play Orpheus, Ann Skelly, best known for her roles in Kissing Candice and Rose Plays Julie, will play Nuala, Laurence O'Fuarain, seen in The Witcher: Blood Origin, will play Thor and Jack Gleeson, best known as King Joffrey in HBO's Game of Thrones and seen in In The Land of Saints & Sinners, will play Puck. Starring Irish actors Ruairi O'Connor, Ann Skelly, Laurence O'Fuarain and Jack Gleeson, the series is a dark fantasy woven together over the course of ten epic chapters and based on the 1989–1996 comic book written by Neil Gaiman. Pic: Netflix © 2025 Also joining the cast for Season 2 are Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, Indya Moore, and Steve Coogan. They join returning cast members Tom Sturridge, Kirby, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Coleman, Ferdinand Kingsley, Stephen Fry, Asim Chaudhry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Vanesu Samunyai and Razane Jammal. You can check out the full trailer below:
Geek Tyrant
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
US Trailer For Irish Romantic Drama FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE With Pierce Brosnan and Helena Bonham Carter — GeekTyrant
A US trailer has been released for the Irish romantic drama, Four Letters of Love , featuring a great cast that includes Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel Byrne, Ann Skelly and Fionn O'Shea. The film is directed by Polly Steele ( Keeping the Peace , Let Me Go , The Mountain Within Me ) from a screenplay written by Niall Williams, adapted from his own best-selling novel of the same name. The synopsis reads: 'Nicholas (Fionn O'Shea) & Isabel (Ann Skelly) are soulmates destined to meet, but love's path is anything but smooth. As Nicholas' father pursues a divine calling to paint, shattering their quiet life, Isabel's world falls apart after a family tragedy. Sent to a convent, she and Nicholas endure heartbreak and separation. Yet, through twists of fate, their lives intertwine in a miraculous reunion.' This is kind of a weird trailer, as it feels a little choppy, but the cast is great, so the film may be worth a watch. Four Letters of Love hits select US theaters and VOD on July 25, 2025. Check out the trailer below, and let us know what you think:
