532. Song Of Granite; movie review
SONG OF GRANITE
Cert TBA
BBFC advice: TBA
Baca Juga
Any fan of the unique sound of Irish music, sung in Gaelic, will adore Song Of Granite.
In addition, they will bathe in the peaty landscapes which are so intimate that they almost exude damp.
However, Pat Collins’ film is wasted on those, like me, who do not have background knowledge of the legendary singer Joe Heaney.
Song Of Granite is a biography of sorts, drifting into very sporadic narration about Heaney’s roots in Connamara in the 1940s to being a labourer in Britain and his fame in America where he lived until his death.
This is all well and good but I had never heard of Heaney so I was keen to understand more about Collins' subject.
Thus, in the final analysis I was disappointed. The dialogue is sporadic and conversational, revealing so little that I felt the parallel of being lost at sea, desperate to grab a life raft.
I would agree that, because he filmed in monochrome, Collins has sublimely evoked the past and created a very attractive movie.
And those who enjoy the traditional Irish folk songs can simply sit back and revel in the music.
But, as an illuminating biopic, this does not score so well.
Reasons to watch: if you are into the lilting Gaelic singing
Reasons to avoid: if you are expecting a clear biography
Laughs: none
Jumps: none
Vomit: none
Nudity: none
Overall rating: 6/10
Song of Granite is phenomenally good. Unlike anything I’ve seen. See it if you can. Well done to Pat Collins.
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