Unfortunately for him, Eamonn discovers he is the Most Fertile Man in Ireland, when he is seduced by local tart Mary (O'Neill), and impregnates her through three layers of contraceptive protection. Eamonn discovers he has a unique and precious gift to provide childless women with babies, and takes on this task with enthusiasm, helped by his knowing sidekick Millicent (Gallagher). He gains confidence, respect and money. Of course, Rosie is less than impressed.
The backdrop of the film is the Troubles in Ireland, and it manages to poke a large helping of fun at both Protestants and Catholics. It manages to avoid too much handwringing over other delicate matters, such as infertility and infidelity.
There is an enthusiastic cast which includes the ne'er-do-well father Eamonn believes is dead, the local traffic warden who clamps his car when Eamonn is at a funeral, the local Orange hardman (Nesbitt) who fears Catholics (with the help of Eamonn) will breed themselves into political majority, and even a cameo by Toyah Wilcox (who seems to enjoy discussing sperm counts in a plummy English accent).
The film is beautifully shot, with the bright colours and wild hair of the characters shining out in deliberate contrast to the wet browns and greys of their city and its Troubles.
You probably won't split your sides laughing at this one, but you will enjoy it immensely, and it might even get you thinking about politics and religion in a different way.
A very good storyline and some hilarious situations make this film but highly watchable and extrememely rib tickling...as well as providing some good eye candy with the wonderful Kris Marshall.
Excellent film.
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