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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Jimmy's Hall
History · Drama · 2014
In Depression-era Ireland, Jimmy Gralton returns home after a decade's exile in America. Witnessing the levels of poverty and oppression, his inner activist reawakens and he seeks to reopen the dance hall that led to his deportation.
Movie details
Jimmy's Hall
“Where Anything Goes and Everyone Belongs.”
2014 History · Drama 1h 46m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
In Depression-era Ireland, Jimmy Gralton returns home after a decade's exile in America. Witnessing the levels of poverty and oppression, his inner activist reawakens and he seeks to reopen the dance hall that led to his deportation.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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Who fights over Jimmy's Hall?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ken Loach
Written by
Paul Laverty · Donal O'Kelly
Barry Ward
James Gralton
Simone Kirby
Oonagh
Jim Norton
Father Sheridan
Andrew Scott
Father Seamus
Brían F. O'Byrne
Commander O'Keefe
Francis Magee
Mossie
Karl Geary
Seán
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Put Jimmy's Hall on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.