There are 'Josie's' in every village,town,city..People who,through no fault of their own,life has passed by.They inavriably end up single,doing "menial" work,often living alone..characters as they may be patronisingly called.These are our fellow human beings.often far more intelligent and sensitive than many people in mainstream life.And it is our duty as humans to encourage them,help them,respect them and not overlook them.Thats what life is about
great film. had never heard of it, it was on rte and just sat down watching it and got sucked in. not an action film or anything so if you need to be actively entertained don't bother, you won't get it. coming from a small town in ireland it really made sense to me, there are people like this all over the place, all over the world i suppose. beautiful film and pat short surprised me!
I have just watched the film now and what started out as a film about a sound man which was lighthearted and funny at times,ended up being very sad and heartbreaking Josie gets into trouble for showing his young friend an explicit video to him, but he did not mean any harm as he is very innocent,he is told to stay away from him and the town. With no friends and no love or care from anyone, he commits suicide by drowning himself. The horse which was his only friend left in the world is seen at t
just watching it now a sad film indeed reminds me of a sad period of my own life where i done the same thing but i done it in to shallow a river to be lonly is a horrible thing indeed so sad it made me cry and reminded me of my experience
@graham640 However u are still alive and I hope,have come through that part of your life.Many people feel like that at times,its not a sign of weakness.Fair play to u for being able to say it here and never be afraid to reach out to others for help.Peace graham
it does some up Ireland if you don't have the lingo or talk alot bullshit bout man u or somtin cudn't give 2 shits bout it or are kinda of quiet which i am they look at ye like ye have two heads then theres the drinkin all the fuckin time at 24 im fuckin sick of it can nearly predict every night thats why i want to see the world or il end up like poor josie
I read someone asked below "Did Josie die and come back as a horse?!!!" NO that didnt happen.Josie died,by suicide,the horse represents freedom.Josie was a man left behind by the celtic tiger,misunderstood,such lost souls live all around us.Therefore love thy neighbour people.What a film
I think this is the finest irish film I've seen in a long time.
To answer some other comments I read below..Yes it IS irish (not english) but please dont turn this thread into a debate on anglo-irish relations!
I believe it was filmed in county Offaly.
It was written by Mark O'Halloran,an irishactor,writer and directed by Lenny Abrahmson.Casting was by Amy Rowan.The star of the film is Pat Shortt,well known irish comedian,actor and british born,irish descent Anne Marie Duff.
It looks like Lough Mask in County Mayo, I believe. Can someone please explain the ending? Did Josie commit suicide and come back as the horse? Lost in translation I guess.
guinness02122: I believe Josie does commit suicide - he does not come back as the horse. At the end, the horse, which was previously locked in a gated pasture or chained, is now free. Josie, by killing himself, is also now also free.
Hashpotato: Dude, I didn't ruin the film. I am educated and the ending is obvious. Spend a little more time on your homework, learn words other than "fuck", and you will be able to solve easy problems someday.
You really shouldn't really name call when your wrong, it just highlights a complete lack of any brains.
I suggest your return to school and listen more to the geographical and English enforcer. It would be no harm while your at it to have a meeting with the school counselor enforcer while your at it.
Telling someone to fuck off on the internet is about as pointless as an ashtray on a motorbike.
"the tiniest of errors" Did you even watch this film? How you even believed you were watching a UK movie is laughable.The director and writer are Irish, majority of the cast are Irish, the whole movie is set in and has a very strong rural Ireland tone.
No friends ? Again laughable and childish, i have plenty of friends but thankfully few stupid ones.
While your comment was complimentary towards the film, it's understandable people would get annoyed when you say Garage is from the UK. You see, Ireland and Britain had a very tumultuous relationship for many centuries, and Ireland was seen as merely a geographical fragment of Britain against the wishes of almost all the people in Ireland. It finally broke out of the UK in 1921 after a bitter war of independence. People in Ireland do not want to be seen as being part of the UK.
how the hell can I watch this movie? I watched it on IFC once but they never replayed it. And the sellers only have it in PAL format. Netflix doesn't have it and neither do any rental places
i watched this last night and it really broke my heart i know so many people like this but never took the time to realise how lonely their lives really are my son had learning disabilities and it scares me to think how the world will react to him i want to wrap him up and protect more so after watching this
I got a copy of Adam and Paul a couple of years ago, never having heard of it (I'm Scottish) and loved it to bits. This looks great and I'll definitely need to get my hands on it.
Did you check out Prosperity? I'm fairly sure that was his too. Great TV show, certainly some of the episodes were fantastic. It features some of the incidental characters from Adam & Paul.
I don't know if it would be the right thing to say what Ireland is really like,
as in, one youtuber's opinion might differ from the greater reality. But, saying that, it feels closer to the truth then any other irish film i've seen.
Garage hasn't been released theatrically in the US, or on DVD. If you were really determined to see it though, it is available to buy from the garage website.
I saw this tonight at the London Film Festival. I think it's one of the best films I've ever seen. Pat Shortt gives an amazing performance as the quiet, kind-hearted Josie. A truly heartbreaking film. I hope that lots of people will go and see it. Congratulations to everyone involved.
an outstanding proformance by Pat Shortt. He deserves the recognition that he will get and has gotten. a pleaseure to work with him. not everyone will like this movie but for some they'll love it like myself.
I saw this at the toronto film festival.. it was a lovely film! It seemed everytime anyone was kind to the main character it was as though they thought their was something wrong with themselves for being empathetic.. Whatever award that is the equivalent to the Oscars in the U.K .. well Paul Shortt should be nominated for best actor..He was outstanding!
There are 'Josie's' in every village,town,city..People who,through no fault of their own,life has passed by.They inavriably end up single,doing "menial" work,often living alone..characters as they may be patronisingly called.These are our fellow human beings.often far more intelligent and sensitive than many people in mainstream life.And it is our duty as humans to encourage them,help them,respect them and not overlook them.Thats what life is about
teee2 1 month ago
great film. had never heard of it, it was on rte and just sat down watching it and got sucked in. not an action film or anything so if you need to be actively entertained don't bother, you won't get it. coming from a small town in ireland it really made sense to me, there are people like this all over the place, all over the world i suppose. beautiful film and pat short surprised me!
FrankioloDiddlyDee 1 month ago
my uncle directed this:D
radiacto 7 months ago
I only watched it aswell,felt sorry for him at the end,such a nice and innocent guy that he is.
Seamus8080028 7 months ago
I have just watched the film now and what started out as a film about a sound man which was lighthearted and funny at times,ended up being very sad and heartbreaking Josie gets into trouble for showing his young friend an explicit video to him, but he did not mean any harm as he is very innocent,he is told to stay away from him and the town. With no friends and no love or care from anyone, he commits suicide by drowning himself. The horse which was his only friend left in the world is seen at t
gagalover2k10 7 months ago
just watching it now a sad film indeed reminds me of a sad period of my own life where i done the same thing but i done it in to shallow a river to be lonly is a horrible thing indeed so sad it made me cry and reminded me of my experience
graham640 7 months ago
@graham640 However u are still alive and I hope,have come through that part of your life.Many people feel like that at times,its not a sign of weakness.Fair play to u for being able to say it here and never be afraid to reach out to others for help.Peace graham
teee2 1 month ago
can someone explain the ending? i watched it but missed the last few mins -_-
dageezerboi 8 months ago
@dageezerboi i want this too, he goes into the water..and the horse, what's with the horse ?
ciaram535 7 months ago
is this meant to be a scary vid because from what i have heard all my friends say its SCARY SHIT :/ ?????
smartgirl577 1 year ago
Superb movie,cannot remember seeing much better tbh,personally i think it helps a film when you arent familiar with most of the cast.
spd47 1 year ago
dennynua, learn how to bloody write.
MrMike2299 1 year ago
I want to see this movie SOOOOOOOOOO BAD. I am in America and its not available here. This is bullshit.
JoeDaPlumber 1 year ago
i love this movie 100% Pat Shortt is awesome
smajic 1 year ago
Hey were a couple of lads from Ireland making comedy films.If you could watch and give us some feedback it would be great.
StrangeFolkFilms 1 year ago
it does some up Ireland if you don't have the lingo or talk alot bullshit bout man u or somtin cudn't give 2 shits bout it or are kinda of quiet which i am they look at ye like ye have two heads then theres the drinkin all the fuckin time at 24 im fuckin sick of it can nearly predict every night thats why i want to see the world or il end up like poor josie
dennynua 1 year ago
was this produced by FOX?
xPURPLExKILLERx 1 year ago
I read someone asked below "Did Josie die and come back as a horse?!!!" NO that didnt happen.Josie died,by suicide,the horse represents freedom.Josie was a man left behind by the celtic tiger,misunderstood,such lost souls live all around us.Therefore love thy neighbour people.What a film
teee2 2 years ago
I think this is the finest irish film I've seen in a long time.
To answer some other comments I read below..Yes it IS irish (not english) but please dont turn this thread into a debate on anglo-irish relations!
I believe it was filmed in county Offaly.
It was written by Mark O'Halloran,an irishactor,writer and directed by Lenny Abrahmson.Casting was by Amy Rowan.The star of the film is Pat Shortt,well known irish comedian,actor and british born,irish descent Anne Marie Duff.
teee2 2 years ago
thanks for ruining the film maxwell you tart.
dazdoukas 2 years ago
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fabulus film, watched it here tinyurl(dot)com/ybmatyw
coolhydejohn 2 years ago
It looks like Lough Mask in County Mayo, I believe. Can someone please explain the ending? Did Josie commit suicide and come back as the horse? Lost in translation I guess.
guinness02122 2 years ago
guinness02122: I believe Josie does commit suicide - he does not come back as the horse. At the end, the horse, which was previously locked in a gated pasture or chained, is now free. Josie, by killing himself, is also now also free.
maxwelljames44 2 years ago
@maxwelljames44 thanx for ruining the fuckin film.
Hashpotato 2 years ago
Hashpotato: Dude, I didn't ruin the film. I am educated and the ending is obvious. Spend a little more time on your homework, learn words other than "fuck", and you will be able to solve easy problems someday.
maxwelljames44 2 years ago
@maxwelljames44 so it encourages suicide?
MechanicalChrist1 7 months ago
The guy who plays david gos to my school nd i luk like he did in this movie acordin to him
LiamAndJackWhut 2 years ago
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LiamAndJackWhut 2 years ago
The ending remember me Mouchette by Bresson.
larice8 2 years ago
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fuck man why does the uk make such great films
these films invoke more emotion in me than any current high budget hollywood flick
films like and rory o'shea need to be force fed to people that otherwise wouldnt watch
chunkdizzle420 2 years ago
It's an Irish movie chuckdizzle420 not UK, keep your ears open in Geography class a bit more.
padi89 2 years ago 4
what are you the geographical enforcer ?
or do you just scour youtube for peoples mistakes to correct them your an asshole
i had nothing bad to say about the film
but your just a dick
so thanks you gomer
chunkdizzle420 2 years ago
Hit a nerve have i chunkdizzle420?
You really shouldn't really name call when your wrong, it just highlights a complete lack of any brains.
I suggest your return to school and listen more to the geographical and English enforcer. It would be no harm while your at it to have a meeting with the school counselor enforcer while your at it.
padi89 2 years ago
asked you to fuck off have i padi89 ?
yea actually you have
i cant stand arseholes like you that assume there smarter than everyone and correct people on the tiniest of errors your a dick dude
you probably dont have any friends acting like a fucking snob do you ?
chunkdizzle420 2 years ago
Telling someone to fuck off on the internet is about as pointless as an ashtray on a motorbike.
"the tiniest of errors" Did you even watch this film? How you even believed you were watching a UK movie is laughable.The director and writer are Irish, majority of the cast are Irish, the whole movie is set in and has a very strong rural Ireland tone.
No friends ? Again laughable and childish, i have plenty of friends but thankfully few stupid ones.
padi89 2 years ago 4
chunkdizzle420,
While your comment was complimentary towards the film, it's understandable people would get annoyed when you say Garage is from the UK. You see, Ireland and Britain had a very tumultuous relationship for many centuries, and Ireland was seen as merely a geographical fragment of Britain against the wishes of almost all the people in Ireland. It finally broke out of the UK in 1921 after a bitter war of independence. People in Ireland do not want to be seen as being part of the UK.
padraic2001eire 2 years ago 2
@padraic2001eire
Correct and right! Ireland and great britain are totally separate entities!
countsmyth 2 years ago
how the hell can I watch this movie? I watched it on IFC once but they never replayed it. And the sellers only have it in PAL format. Netflix doesn't have it and neither do any rental places
RadioVenceremosUSA 2 years ago
Great film... great ending!
moncai1 2 years ago
she was dunne from way back
metalgearsolid28 2 years ago
I was really enjoying this film till it got to the end. What the hell sort of ending is that???
i was hoping josie would get the courage to pack his bags & finally leave that shithole.
Still better than the current hollywood fake-ass bullshit we're bombarded with.
fonecrusher1 2 years ago
yeah its the same with the film kisses!! same directer and the ending was shit!! the whole movie was great but the ending wasnt
Adrianaofficial 2 years ago
I got this dvd yesterday in tesco.
its a good movie, sad at the end though
lukeyowens 2 years ago
"Garage" is a gem of a film. Pat Shortt was brilliant. I recently saw the Irish film "Eden". Both sad, emotional movies with great acting.
kenuzy1 2 years ago
the film was brilliant and extremely sad...anyone can suggest me some good irish movis?
frankturturro 2 years ago
No, but if you liked this, check out the 1995 movie "Heavy" by James Mangold, very touching...
Triumph1050cc 2 years ago
I agree with Triumph1050cc's suggestion. You could say Heavy is in the same palette of color. see it.
groundcat 2 years ago
the ending really ripped me open. what a great movie & josie is the man.
KidATL9 2 years ago
You are a nobody, and they can't take that away from you.
nilbud 2 years ago
Scintillating comeback slackjaw, you really are just a fucking dunce. Learn to spell you cretinous dolt. What a pathetic pest you are, a living joke.
nilbud 2 years ago
It's because you're a cunt.
nilbud 2 years ago
I'm french, and it's for me a beautiful movie, Pat Shortt is really great. The end of the movie is just... triste et désespérément belle.
Gurkiaz 2 years ago
aye, canny sad film like, im nto even ashamed to say i cried like i middle aged woman during her menstral cycle
ogalalgher 3 years ago
outstanding movie, seen it twice and cried both times :-(
mohiggins82 3 years ago
Go on conor:)
spagettihoops2 3 years ago
its so sad at the end with the horse...
jmastaj187 3 years ago
its a great film.i was very saddened by the end..poor josey...the horse ...i love i mean love anne marie duff...
blutobelushi 3 years ago
i saw it on filmfour really good sad ending pat shortt had a really good performance in it
paddymul221 3 years ago
pat shortt should do more films and less comedy, he's an amazing actor
19jamesl79 3 years ago
i guess everyone watched this on Film4 well all i can say is nothing this film touched me and made me pretty upset
dontgoout 3 years ago
yea man the ending really ripped me open so sad. please explain the ending to me bro this film had so much emotion. later
KidATL9 2 years ago
josie let the horse free at the end and he set himself free by committing suicide
kilkennyman2009 2 years ago
Thanks for ruining the film for me :).
ianucci 2 years ago
fair moving film
metalgearsolid28 3 years ago
Watched this film last night, very sad film :(
BenOakleyHere 3 years ago
sad sad sad sad sad sad sad.
I just watched it there. its very sad.
dunnededunnedunne 3 years ago
its just like life...its a shitbrick...it all sucks...the movie was great...pat was 5 stars and anne marie duff is my dream girl...i love her...
blutobelushi 3 years ago
pat shortt can not be taking seriously
not after d'unbeliveabiles
MascheranoLFC 3 years ago
mark o halloran master of irish depression
wiseguy952 3 years ago
brillant film so sad but so true
cuda made da end a bit longer to see wat happens wit da garda
tomo44 3 years ago
i watched this last night and it really broke my heart i know so many people like this but never took the time to realise how lonely their lives really are my son had learning disabilities and it scares me to think how the world will react to him i want to wrap him up and protect more so after watching this
adstavjala 3 years ago
please please please tell me this isnt a true story because it is so sad and harsh!!!!!!!!!!
kelleher2k7 3 years ago
It probably happens here every once and a while
Scoob505 3 years ago
Unreal, very sad but so true.
Tagman1984 3 years ago
i walked out of it coz me mates dragged me with them in the cinema so i didnt get to c it!!!!:(:(:( xxxxx
superdudeette 3 years ago
bloody friends what can you do
dunnededunnedunne 3 years ago
the best film to come out of ireland
johnmahon03 3 years ago 2
Saw this film on DVD last night. Its amazing.
delbongo 3 years ago
I got a copy of Adam and Paul a couple of years ago, never having heard of it (I'm Scottish) and loved it to bits. This looks great and I'll definitely need to get my hands on it.
rolandsausage 3 years ago
If you're still based in Scotland, you should be able to pick up a copy of Garage easily enough. The DVD has just been released across the UK.
emmet001 3 years ago
Cheers emmet. I've already told my mate (who still has my copy of Adam and Paul!) about the movie and we'll def get a hold of it some time.
rolandsausage 3 years ago
who composed the music for this film
cause its absolutely brilliant
SeanieMCash 3 years ago
The very talented Stephen Rennicks did the soundtrack. Stephen also did the music on Adam & Paul.
emmet001 3 years ago
thanks for the info
it is very gripping music!
it brings the emotion of the film to a climax at the end!
adam and paul had great music aswell and is yet another classic irish film
:) :)
SeanieMCash 3 years ago
Did you check out Prosperity? I'm fairly sure that was his too. Great TV show, certainly some of the episodes were fantastic. It features some of the incidental characters from Adam & Paul.
emmet001 3 years ago
yes prosperity was brilliant aswell
mark o halloran sure knows how to write good material about ireland
he sure hit the nail in all 3
prosperity,adam and paul and garage
the creators are very talented people
:) :)
SeanieMCash 3 years ago
Looks very good,hope to catch it soon.
spd47 3 years ago
is Ireland really like that in the movie?
maomei44 3 years ago
I don't know if it would be the right thing to say what Ireland is really like,
as in, one youtuber's opinion might differ from the greater reality. But, saying that, it feels closer to the truth then any other irish film i've seen.
roryphelan 3 years ago
there are people like this in ireland
no lie
i know a gud few i won't mention names but this is reality in ireland
SeanieMCash 3 years ago
some small towns are. such depressing places.
irishdubfoundation 3 years ago
I agree.
same can be said for some big cities.
dunnededunnedunne 3 years ago
I lived in rural Ireland growing up and there are people and situations like this! This film really highlights the scourge of loneliness!
countsmyth100 2 years ago 3
captures the real ireland better than any movie before it, a wonderful film.
gomey70 3 years ago
Well only the more rooooral rural areas really
RabiesJr 3 years ago
ive watched the movie last month.. and i love it very much!
as if it were real .. but surely its real !!
maomei44 3 years ago
ive watched the movie last month.. and i love it very much!
as if it were real .. but surely its real !!
maomei44 3 years ago
saw this last night,was really sad,pat shortt was brilliant in it,could go onto big things cus of this role
guccililpiggy1 3 years ago
I completely missed this at my cinema!! Fuck sake...DVD time :)
Gina653 3 years ago
Its a good film but i didnt enjoy it.Its for to depressing
owen2612 3 years ago
Great great film,they say its part comedy,its not funny at all ! its sad,lovely story,very sad tho poor josie
ricroc7777 3 years ago 2
i watched this last nite,,and it actuali broke my heart ta see how loneli he is!! i feel like its real and i wana be his friend!!:(:(:(:(
pyjamas123098 3 years ago
Where can I rent this ??? I'm in LOS ANGELES.... I Want to see this film!! Cheers!
sickgirrl69 3 years ago 2
Garage hasn't been released theatrically in the US, or on DVD. If you were really determined to see it though, it is available to buy from the garage website.
emmet001 3 years ago
Thanx!
sickgirrl69 3 years ago
great film
simple man like me
the ending is heartbreaking!
:(
SeanieMCash 4 years ago
conor ryan (david) is one of my good frends!!!!iv been in loads of shws with him and hes an amazing actor!!!WELL DONE CONOR!!!!!!!!!!
xxoxsexaliciousxxox 4 years ago
pat shortt - you're the man. a brilliant film: a love story; tragedy; irony. the best irish film ever made.
uchitil 4 years ago 4
this one was at the stockholm film festival but I completly missed it...damn
RunningToStandStill 4 years ago
poor josie! this film will touch many hearts.
gav1984 4 years ago 3
I saw this tonight at the London Film Festival. I think it's one of the best films I've ever seen. Pat Shortt gives an amazing performance as the quiet, kind-hearted Josie. A truly heartbreaking film. I hope that lots of people will go and see it. Congratulations to everyone involved.
pgbear 4 years ago 3
the most powerfull movie ever made
posters94 4 years ago
Eh.. no, have you not seen any other movies?
shenanigan55 4 years ago
A fantastic film. A great performance by Pat Shortt. Lenny Abrahamson is the future of Irish cinema.
maxwells54 4 years ago
an outstanding proformance by Pat Shortt. He deserves the recognition that he will get and has gotten. a pleaseure to work with him. not everyone will like this movie but for some they'll love it like myself.
Conor Ryan
crjr16 4 years ago
u worked on this film ya rite
VeLvEtGuNs 4 years ago
ARG!! PATT SHORTT. sorry...!! Hope he reads this but stops as soon as he gets to his name!! aww..
shelley1964 4 years ago
I saw this at the toronto film festival.. it was a lovely film! It seemed everytime anyone was kind to the main character it was as though they thought their was something wrong with themselves for being empathetic.. Whatever award that is the equivalent to the Oscars in the U.K .. well Paul Shortt should be nominated for best actor..He was outstanding!
shelley1964 4 years ago 2