I watched this movie last night and thought it was really good. It's about the Irish fight for independence in the 1920's. Cutie Cillian Murphy is in it and all I have to say is THANK GOD for subtitles cause I couldn't understand a word they were saying..lol
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Posted - November 17 2007 : 4:11:20 PM
No haven't seen it but reminds me of the first time I took my then "hubby to be" to Ireland and he couldn't understand a word anyone was saying especially the men and my father in particular. I had to "translate" for him which I found so silly as it was all English. For some weird reason he could understand my female friends better than the men. Everyone talks fast and I suppose they are a bit clearer. My brother was also impossible for him to understand.
No haven't seen it but reminds me of the first time I took my then "hubby to be" to Ireland and he couldn't understand a word anyone was saying especially the men and my father in particular. I had to "translate" for him which I found so silly as it was all English. For some weird reason he could understand my female friends better than the men. Everyone talks fast and I suppose they are a bit clearer. My brother was also impossible for him to understand.
I think it depends on what part of the country you're from. I had a husband from England and I could understand him and all of his relatives fine, but everytime I watch Eastenders I usually miss about half of what they're saying!
Speaking of movies about Ireland's fight with Mother England for their independence in the 1920's, has anyone ever seen "Michael Collins?" Not a bad movie, even though not too historically accurate. At least you could understand what they were saying...