Garage

2007 1h 25m EN

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 50

ComedyDrama

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Due to a learning disability, Josie's life in a tiny town revolves around a menial job taking care of a garage that could close at any day. Things start to change, however, when David, the son of his boss' girlfriend, comes to work with him. Josie hangs out with David and his teenage friends, bringing them beer, and despite being a grown man himself, finds that the new company lifts his spirits. But his simple-mindedness blinds him to some potential legal dangers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pat Shortt
Josie
John Keogh
Mr. Gallagher
Anne-Marie Duff
Carmel
George Costigan
Dan
Conor Ryan
David
Anne Byrne
Vivienne
Gary Lilburn
Val
Brian Doherty
Bon

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writers: Mark O'Halloran
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, shot by Peter Robertson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Isobel Stephenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

RUNTIME

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Pat Shortt and John Keogh and Anne-Marie Duff carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0878674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lenny Abrahamson directs. Peter Robertson behind the camera. Isobel Stephenson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 19 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, shot by Peter Robertson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Isobel Stephenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Pat Shortt and John Keogh and Anne-Marie Duff carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0878674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 8 themes, including "gas station", "village", "garage", "loneliness".

The technical file

Cinematography: Peter Robertson
Editing: Isobel Stephenson
Costume design: Sonya Lennon
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Garage (2007)

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Andres Gomez2014-10-23
★ 7/10
A simple story of a simple minded with astonishing performance by Pat Shortt. Neat script, although the ending is not really fitting.

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