Overrated

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

The acting in this movie is really good.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

As improbable, unlikely, ridiculous and strange as the basic premise of this movie is, the film nonetheless very much succeeds. In modern times, a plane crash in rural Ireland discovered only by a wee lad leads an entire town into a fit of what can only be described as insanity. But with unemployment high and skilled men and women with time on their hands, who knows what might happen when a handsome stranger lands in town. It is quirky,funny and uplifting with well drawn characters and an excellent cast. As an Indie author myself, with aspirations of my book some day made into film, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Watch and enjoy. OK for all ages in my estimation.

This is one of those nice surprises that European countries are very good at, and it beautifully demonstrates the reason for state film boards and European co-productions. If this had come through the studio system, it would have a glossy sheen and a sickening dollop of schmaltz. Fortunately it didn't. It is therefore able to be both charming and gritty, as well as touching and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. The acting is skilfully crafted, with much of the communication achieved without the benefit of words.There are three lead roles, Demian Bichir as the pilot, Jamie Kierans as Paco (yes, an Irish boy called Paco!), and Kerry Condon as Grace. Demian Bichir is seedy yet approachable as the pilot, Kerry Condon, as ever, becomes the character of Grace, and Jamie Kierans, in his film debut, is unbelievably natural as her slightly insane nine-year-old son Paco.With these three in the lead, the Director has none the less managed to keep the other characters vibrant and interesting, using skillful brush strokes to delineate the characters and beautifully orchestrated and executed camera work to capture the individuality and humanity of all the characters.The film was perfectly cast, and well executed. It might, however, put you off ever riding trains in Ireland!

This movie is based on the story of Mexican Cap. Ruben Ocaña, retired AMX pilot who was flying a Gulsftream II for Mexican Businessman Emilio Azcarraga. On their way from Newark to Shannon, they ran low on fuel and weather didn't allow for a landing neither at Shannon nor the alternate, Cork, so he made a precautionary landing in Mallow RaceCourse, from which they took off the airplane again (mostly undamaged) 5 weeks later after the construction of the runway. You can read the story here:http://www.flyinginireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=259&start=0And check this post in a Mexican aviation forum where you can find original images from Cap. Ocaña himself (It's in Spanish, sorry)http://www.fsmex.com/foros/showthread.php?t=8310&highlight=ocana

The Runway is an exceptionally good movie. There was a few parts that were a little boring put in the end it was fantastic all i could say was amazing!. A few people including me were invited by Jamie Kierans(Paco), to the premiere in cork city and it was amazing. The theater was packed and there were loads of people in the end saying what an amazing film it was. But out of some of them there were a few who didn't like it. I would have to say in the end I would rate this film 5 star because the storyline was good and the acting was amazing.I would have to say this film is most suggested to 12s and over. The acting was amazing especially by Jamie Kierans(Paco), the Culmbian pilot and all the rest were amazing!