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The MatchMaker (1997)

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Marcy is an assistant to Senator John McGlory, who is having problems with a re-election campaign. Desperate for Irish votes, McGlory's chief of staff Nick sends Marcy to Ireland to trace ... See full summary »

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22 January 2007 | eamonnflanagan
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| One of the funniest movies I've ever seen
This movie quickly became a family favourite, so much so that my sons and daughters each have a copy of their own. The movie is watched four or five times a year and none of us ever tire of it.Having watched it so often my children (now adults) know most of the dialogue and from time to time one or the other will launch into a reenactment of one of the scenes, accents and all. While, Garofalo and O'Hara are excellent, it is the remainder of the cast who provide most of the humour - some of the cast are well known here in Ireland, while others are less so. Regardless, their one line deliveries and interactions with one another will crack you up. You just have to see the 'cottage scene with the senator' it is priceless! I still end up laughing uncontrollably every time I see it. They say laughter is good for the 'soul' - watch the Matchmaker and you'll never have to worry about the state of its health!

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Trivia

Ballinagra, the name of the town in the movie is a reworking on the Irish 'Baile Na Gra' which means 'Town of Love'.

Quotes

Sean Kelly: So, looking up the Senator's roots. There must be an election coming up.
Marcy Tizard: He just wants to find his ancestors.
Marcy Tizard: His ancestors? You mean like all those other American politicians trying to secure the Irish vote?

Goofs

Millie O'Dowd tells Marcy that the Japanese girl will be married tomorrow, yet two nights pass before Sean and Marcy drive by her outdoor wedding ceremony in Sean's boat.

Crazy Credits

Neat end credits pan diagonally from the lower right to upper left through pictures of the movie.

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Female of the Species
Written by Tommy Scott, Francis Griffiths, Andrew Parle and James Edwards
Performed by Space

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Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Romance

Details

Release Date:

3 October 1997

Language

English

Country of Origin

Ireland, UK, USA

Filming Locations

Shannon Airport, County Clare, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,378,930 5 October 1997

Gross USA:

$3,392,080

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,392,080

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