DVD Review Wild Mountain Thyme DVD Review (1 Viewer)

[Todd Erwin]

John Patrick Shanley’s third directorial effort in 30 years, Wild Mountain Thyme, arrives on a barebones DVD from Universal.



Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)



Released: 11 Dec 2020
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 102 min




Director: John Patrick Shanley
Genre: Drama, Romance



Cast: Dearbhla Molloy, Don Wycherley, Clare Barrett, Darragh O'Kane
Writer(s): John Patrick Shanley (written for the screen by), John Patrick Shanley (based on the play "Outside Mullingar" by)



Plot: A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family's land dispute.



IMDB rating: 5.4
MetaScore: 45





Disc Information



Studio: Other
Distributed By: Universal
Video Resolution: 480P/MPEG-2



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[Mike Frezon]

Thanks, Todd!

I had forgotten that Shanley was writer/director of Doubt (one of my all-time favorite films). I may need to give this a go.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Peg and I watched this tonight!

Matt: We agree with pretty much everything you wrote.

First, I am so disappointed this didn't get a Blu-ray release. I can only imagine how much more beautiful the already beautiful landscapes and scenery would have been in an HD rendering of the film.

Second, we both really enjoyed it...although we are left with many questions. D'uh! Peg and I are both surprised I liked it as much as I did! I usually don't like "unusual" stories like this.

But what really held me spellbound was the dialogue and cast. Sure, the Irish accents are for shite (see what I did there?!? ) but they were okay for me--I've never been to Ireland!

I had some questions about the main character's motivations--especially Rosemary's passivity to her situation. The twist explained some of his motivations, I guess. But it all was quite an enjoyable ride.

While Doubt ranks as one of my all-time favorite films, I have never seen Joe vs. the Volcano (I believe I'll be correcting that) and we watched Moonstruck (probably on a VHS rental when it was first released). We didn't think much of Moonstruck then but that was more than thirty years ago. I think we'll be giving that another look-see.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Peg and I watched this tonight!

Matt: We agree with pretty much everything you wrote.

First, I am so disappointed this didn't get a Blu-ray release. I can only imagine how much more beautiful the already beautiful landscapes and scenery would have been in an HD rendering of the film.

Second, we both really enjoyed it...although we are left with many questions. D'uh! Peg and I are both surprised I liked it as much as I did! I usually don't like "unusual" stories like this.

But what really held me spellbound was the dialogue and cast. Sure, the Irish accents are for shite (see what I did there?!? ) but they were okay for me--I've never been to Ireland!

I had some questions about the main character's motivations--especially Rosemary's passivity to her situation. The twist explained some of his motivations, I guess. But it all was quite an enjoyable ride.

While Doubt ranks as one of my all-time favorite films, I have never seen Joe vs. the Volcano (I believe I'll be correcting that) and we watched Moonstruck (probably on a VHS rental when it was first released). We didn't think much of Moonstruck then but that was more than thirty years ago. I think we'll be giving that another look-see.

Matt?

 

[Robert Crawford]

This has been on my iTunes wishlist for several days. I'll buy the HD digital once it hits my price point.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Matt?

Ooops. Sorry, Todd. Apologies.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Ooops. Sorry, Todd. Apologies.

It only gets worse.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I really enjoyed this movie as I watched it early this morning after purchasing the iTunes HD digital as it hit my price point this past week. My only problem with the movie is I couldn't understand Anthony's reluctance towards Rosemary. Emily Blunt is just too damn hot to keep most straight men from being with her.

 

[KeithDA]

I thought it was Emily in the banner photo, but then she's not mentioned in the cast list...?

 

[Todd Erwin]

I thought it was Emily in the banner photo, but then she's not mentioned in the cast list...?

That info is pulled from IMDB.

 

[Todd Erwin]

BTW - Wild Mountain Thyme is currently playing on Hulu in HD.