the leading man is my tpye

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

How can anyone in their right minds think this kind of crap is either funny or entertaining? If it was made about any other country except "cute Ireland" there would be a lawsuit to end all lawsuits. Does anyone really think people in Ireland are this thick and uncouth? Why a fine actress like Anna Friel got involved is beyond me. Yes, I'm Irish and I notice other posts from Irish people, who feel the same way. There's a reason for that. We would like our country to be portrayed as a forward thinking financially successful European nation, with a buoyant economy, a well educated and industrious work force. We are not fools, living in mud huts who never shower and spend our nights drinking ourselves into stupors, as films like this portray us. Had to get that off my chest!

With all due respect to my Irish brothers and sisters, I wasn't too offended by the stereotypes in this movie -- African American OR Irish. It was just a cute film. I don't know Irish accents very well, so I'm going to assume, based on what many of the Irish posters said, that they were brutal. But, as far as escapism -- this did it for me. I love how parts of Ireland look (Damn you 'Quiet Man') and I wasn't disappointed by the pastoral beauty. I KNOW that it's an artificial view, just as artificial as a big, black, loud woman in a wedding dress stalking Eddie Griffin's character around the world. Give this film a chance just to touch you and it will. I'm not a big fan of Eddie Griffin and my only *minor* complaint with him is that this could have been a little better movie with a more skilled actor. Still, there's just a general good spirit that permeates this film.SPOILERS -- For those who see it as hackneyed, of COURSE, the mute child would speak by the end. Of COURSE, the bullies would get their comeuppance. And... OF COURSE the male and female leads were going to dance to some Motown in the kitchen. Sometimes I'm not in the mood for 'Happily Ever After', but these characters were pleasant and the female lead was a great singer -- and easy on the eyes. What was done exceptionally well, in my opinion, was that Griffin (for the most part) didn't turn into Super Black Man and pull amazing physical feats out of his cornhole. The scam was a bit untidy, though. For a central plot point, it should have been a little tighter. WHERE did the $90 million come from that they bated the villain with? And, if they had that much dough, why in the hell would they worry about the relative drop-in-the bucket amount that the town owed? And, as an earlier poster suggested - how does an entire village have one mortgage?

Don't know where this little gem came from, or if it ever appeared in any theater, but it tops most of what comes out of Hollywood these days. It's funny, touching, and a sensory feast for the eyes and ears. If you like anything about Ireland, you'll likely enjoy this movie. All of the performances are excellent. Be warned that is does deserve its PG-13 rating, so it may not be family-friendly for all. It's unfortunate that movies like this don't have enough pull to find a profitable audience, but I suppose that's where Blockbuster and the like can have an impact. It's a bit strange that the overall user rating on IMDb is rather low, but most of the reviews are favorable. In this instance, I think the reviews tell the real story. Give this one a try and judge for yourself.

I think that Irish Jam is by far the funniest, romantic, and heart-touching movie that I've watched. I might be only seventeen years of age, but i have seen a whole lot of movies, and so far this is the only one that I could watch ten times straight. Jimmy was hilarious with all his wangsta ways, and Maureen is a beautiful lady. The part that got me was the ending, Kathleen and Maureen just took my heart to tears with their acts. By the way where can I get the Irish music that Maureen sang in the show? Who's the original artist? I would really like to get her music! So please send me the name of the Irish music singer.