Review of How Harry Became a Tree (2001) by Lee M — 27 Nov 2007
A young woman is used as a bargaining chip between two enemies in this Irish comedy/drama. Harry (Colm Meaney) arranges for her to marry his son, Gus (Cillian Murphy) in order to make him happy. However, the father is so overbearing that the young couple aren't able to consummate their marriage - and Eileen, the young wife, seeks her pleasure in Harry's sworn enemy. After that events begin to unfold leaving the viewer confused and disliking Harry more than ever before the movie nears it's end. There's even a twist, which I didn't see coming, but it just leaves the viewer scratching their heads, asking "why did that just happen?".
Cillian Murphy was the highlight of this film for me. Gorgeous and amazing as always - (and I wouldn't mind being in an arranged marriage if I was going to end up with him. ) Still, the crazy father just annoyed me to no end, and I find this to be one of Murphy's weaker films.
This review of How Harry Became a Tree (2001) was written by Lee M on 27 November 2007.
How Harry Became a Tree has generally received positive reviews.
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