Extra Ordinary (2019)

SWITCH.

4.0

Aug 10, 2019

Writer/directors Ahern and Loughman clearly have a lot of love for what they're doing and, at its best, ‘Extra Ordinary' is a tale of self-discovery alive with light humour and an awkward romance. But the film is way too uneven - with a wonky tone, hit-and-miss jokes, wobbly acting, and too many slapstick sight gags - to be anything more than merely ordinary. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-extra-ordinary-just-plain-old-ordinary

Stephen Campbell

8.0

Oct 8, 2019

**_A charming Irish ghost story that is consistently hilarious; but Chris de Burgh is definitely going to sue_** >_There is only one way to appease a ghost. You must do the things it asks you. The ghosts of a nation sometimes ask very big things; and they must be appeased whatever the cost._ - Pádraig Pearse; "Ghosts" (1915) >_Some ghosts are so quiet you would hardly know they were there._ - Bernie McGill; _The Butterfly Cabinet_ (2011) The debut feature from writer/directors Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman, _Extra Ordinary_ (the reason for it being two words is explained in the m…

In this horror comedy that really gets on towards the end, Will Forte's part meanders a lot. Which is what affected my viewing experience. But Maeve Higgins (in her feature film debut!) and the overall jocular vein that Extra Ordinary follows makes up for it, giving you shoots of LOL comedy (you WILL chuckle at least a dozen times, thanks to the wicked timing of some dialogues) and novel cinematic elements. Some scenes in here are as novel as the way the directors satirize aspects of black magic (Jarvis Cocker's end credits song is perfect), all of which are absolutely stunning. I really enjoy…