Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
I like to collect films from Britain and Ireland, and I've come up with a little theory: Irish cinema is the most depressing thing ever. With only a few exceptions, it has held true so far. I've also included films about Ireland and Irish people. Let's review:

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Boondock Saints, Irish vigilantes in Boston.

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I don't think that one should be considered depressing. From what I recall, I'd call it uplifting... empowering... a message that people should take control of their own communities...

Their means may have been wrong, but the message was spot on.