Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Scotty Burke It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

FlashCallahan An Irish debt collector is asked by his local community to help rid the town of developers bent on building a chemical plant on the outskirts of town. The developers are ruthless and have sent their heavies into town to keep the locals quiet....Brosnan plays the tough guy with aplomb in this, typical generic thriller from the eighties, which owes a lot to Burt Reynolds 'Malone'.The only thing missing from this movie is a Leprechaun and Liam Neeson, because it's as Irish as can be. Everyone drinks Guinness, eats stew and knows Patrick Bergin. It's borderline archetypal to the demographic, but it's handled okay.Brosnan is the thug with a heart, and we know this because he threatens people with a twinkle in his eye, loves his family. and takes great care of his hair.it's all pretty bland stuff, and the Local Hero meets Rambo vibe doesn't really hold, but it's funny for all the wrong reasons.The siege with the old man is funny, and for some reason, everybody shouts at one point in the film, and Brosnan wears dark glasses indoors at one point.It's no wonder that this film has been forgotten about, because in all fairness, it's forgettable.

James Randall (panthablack) Just finished watching this film and I don't know why everyone seems to dislike it.This movie came out in 1988, so give it a break. It doesn't advertise itself as a mind-blowing, avant-garde masterpiece. It's a simple action thriller set in Ireland and it certainly satisfies those credentials.Aside from some typically 80's gratuitous sex/violence moments (of which I have seen far worse from the genre) the film flowed fairly well and kept me entertained throughout.The characters were fairly believable if you have lived anywhere on the British Isles and the locations are well chosen.If you want to watch a movie to just kick back and pass some time, then this one will do the trick.

JoshuaEight I first saw this film in 1989 and I now have it on DVD. I know it can come across as a little silly, or low budget, but what the heck. To me its getting better with age. Also, living in Ireland, it looks like an audition for one of our top soaps. Many characters in this film now appear in Fair City, or at least have appeared in Fair City. Barry, the ex-principle in Fair City, has hair in this film. Also, Brosnan's clothes are cool here and could be easily worn in a movie made today and still be stylish! Try to look out for the parts, where it seems Brosnan's voice has been dubbed by someone else...and just one scene of bad acting...'well maybe you should go then'.If you get a chance, try to see it and don't take it too seriously...enjoy!

jcf4terps If you are a fan of Pierce Brosnan, you'll love this film. If you are not a fan, it's still worth the rental. You can actually say it is one of those movies that is so bad that it is good. Brosnan plays a kick ass and take names debt collector who gets involved in fighting a crooked chemical plant that the residents of an Irish neighborhood oppose. Granted, the acting is sub-par, but it is very entertaining. In fact, a friend and I made a drinking game out of the flick! Whenever someone in the film says "Taffin", you take a drink. The best line is the one mentioned as my summary. Also look for a cameo by the late, great Dermot Morgan (BBC's Father Ted) as stand-up comedian Mickey Guest.