Irish Wish movie review

MOVIE TITLE: Irish Wish

This romantic comedy is now playing on Netflix.

RATING: TV-G

LENGTH: 1 hour 33 minutes

Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+

IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about a book editor whose best friend suddenly marries the man she’s in love with: the author of the book she helped write. The grand wedding takes place in beautiful Ireland.

The film was directed by Janeen Damian. Writing credits go to Kirsten Hansen. It’s already won the ReFrame Stamp award, which is given to films that hire women and other underrepresented gender identities in at least 50% of key roles of the production.

If you like Hallmark movies, you’ll enjoy this. If you don’t, you might want to skip this one.

THINGS I LIKED:

Lindsy Lohan is easily watchable in romantic comedies. She fits in perfectly in an Irish setting with her luscious, red locks. In case you’re wondering, she’s now 37 years old.
Others in the cast include Ed Speleers, Alexander Vlahos, Matty McCable and the always beautiful Jane Seymour.
I was excited to see this since I FINALLY had the pleasure of going to Ireland for the very first time last summer. It was magical, just like leprechauns. We loved the food, historical buildings, dancing, and positive energy. The only bad thing about it was that I didn’t get to spend more time there.
We get to see a gorgeous Irish castle and stunning Irish landscapes. The settings are beautiful with lovely cinematography.
We get to learn about Irish food like “boxties”, which is an Irish pancake.
I’m always fascinated by movies about writers, since I’ve published 31 books. You can find them all in bookstores and on Amazon! (My shameless plug.)
Enjoy the song that plays during the final rolling credits by Aliana Lohan called “Comin’ Home.” Ali is Lindsay’s younger sister!

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

Some of the dialogue is super cringy.
Super formulaic and filled with predictable rom-com tropes.
The costume design seemed off.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Young kids will be bored.
No profanity except for words like “crap.”
Comical violence

THEMES:

Fate
Wishes
Love
Speaking up for yourself
Honesty
Doubting yourself
Write your own life story

FUNNY LINES:

Surprisingly, none.

INTERESTING LINES:

“Everyone has something to say. They just have to be brave enough to say it.” – James Thomas (Ed Speleers)
“I’d hardly call having a voice at your own wedding being difficult.” – James Thomas (Ed Speleers)
“There’s a freedom in having no ties.” – James Thomas (Ed Speleers)
“It’s one thing to edit a book, but you shouldn’t go on editing your own life.” – James Thomas (Ed Speleers)
When Lindsay Lohan’s character confesses that she made a wish to Saint Bridid, a priest exclaims, “You have to be careful with that one. She’s known to have a bit of a sense of humor. When you ask her for something, she may not give you what you want, but she’ll always give you what you need.” – Father Callahan (Aidan Jordan)
“I just think that if you’re going to go through with something like this, like a wedding, and a marriage, and a life, that it should be with someone you love, not just someone you wish for.” – Maddie Kelly (Lindsay Lohan)
“I have to live my own destiny.” – Maddie Kelly (Lindsay Lohan)