Martin Moone is a young boy who relies on the help of his imaginary friend, Sean, to deal with the quandaries of life in a wacky small-town Irish family circa 1990.Martin Moone is a young boy who relies on the help of his imaginary friend, Sean, to deal with the quandaries of life in a wacky small-town Irish family circa 1990.Martin Moone is a young boy who relies on the help of his imaginary friend, Sean, to deal with the quandaries of life in a wacky small-town Irish family circa 1990.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 5 wins & 14 nominations total
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When ideas have a heart, this kind of comedies come to life.
This may be one of the funniest -really funny, heart warming and cozy series I've seen. And I suppose there are reasons for it to be so good. David (Martin-Martin) is not an actor and comes across as the most believable boy ever (maybe above Nick H. as Marcus in About a Boy). Another very strong one is that most people are from the region, and Boyle becomes part of the characters.
Definitely, O'Dowd's connection with the land (the soil, in fact) is so deep that it really shows off in each episode. Paul's (Dad) character is amazing.
Positive, funny, family oriented. A plain joy to watch. Let's hope the job they did for the third season comes out of the can. I suppose Sky1 is not "that" happy with something.
This may be one of the funniest -really funny, heart warming and cozy series I've seen. And I suppose there are reasons for it to be so good. David (Martin-Martin) is not an actor and comes across as the most believable boy ever (maybe above Nick H. as Marcus in About a Boy). Another very strong one is that most people are from the region, and Boyle becomes part of the characters.
Definitely, O'Dowd's connection with the land (the soil, in fact) is so deep that it really shows off in each episode. Paul's (Dad) character is amazing.
Positive, funny, family oriented. A plain joy to watch. Let's hope the job they did for the third season comes out of the can. I suppose Sky1 is not "that" happy with something.
Moone boy's charm is in its heart and it's firmly in the right place. At its core, it's a coming of age comedy/drama about a boy and his imaginary friend. There are so many poignant moments that it may be deserving of a second viewing. If you were a kid growing up in the late 80's and early 90's you're more likely to get the humour but there's humour aplenty for everyone. I was never a fan of Chris O' Dowd (I thought his humour bland) but it works here and in the right places. The first series is the better as it dips in the second, hence the nine out of ten rating, still Moone Boy hits much more than it misses and I recommend it highly.
I'm in on anything Chris O'Dowd and Moone Boy did not disappoint. There will be lots of comparisons to Wilfred, which I've yet to watch, but the Freaks and Geeks / Wonder Years family elements really sold me. It's only a six episode season, so jump in and try not to get frustrated by the Hulu ad breaks, of which there are far too many. The group of Dads just crack me up!I loved it when they were on the dock, and the boys rode by and yelled "queers"! BUT THEN
the one dad asked "Who's got a gun?"!! And the end, when Trevor's dad shows up! This was one of the BEST scenes! I LOVE this show!!
Another comedic triumph import from across the pond.
Another comedic triumph import from across the pond.
I cherish when a series like this comes along. This is such a magical show. I had to watch all available 3 seasons in a weekend I just could not stop. The whole cast is wonderful, I was transported back to the 80's and it was a fun ride. I still smile thinking about it. Kudos to all involved with this project as everyone in the Moone family reminded me of someone in my crazy family. Being a Mom in the 80's of a son who was Martins age I so related to Deirdre O'Kanes as Debra Moone and the struggles we make entertaining and funny just to get through it. And Chris O'Dowd and David Rawle just like peas and carrots,, feckin great show,,, and great writing Chris...thank you all ,,such a treat.
This is one of those shows that comes along once in a while and it literally makes you laugh out loud at every single moment. The show revolves around a young boy named Martin Moone...who is a bit of a buffoon, which leads to numerous shenanigans...all the while Martin is guided by his trusty imaginary friend named Shaun Murphy, who is a bit plain as imaginary friends go, which kind of describes the type of person Martin is...if you're looking for a good time, a laugh a minute period piece...yes...this is set in the late 80s in Ireland, then look no further. Moone Boy delivers blow after comedic blow and the supporting cast is just as good, from the Moone parents and siblings, to Padraig, Martin's best friend, whose imaginary friend Crunchy Danger Haystacks is just as entertaining as anyone else. This is an ensemble gem that deserves your attention. I only give it a 9 out of 10, because I reserve that 10th star for something that is absolutely the best show or movie ever made, IN MY OPINION of course, but this show has entertained me just as much as anything ever made, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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- TriviaChris O'Dowd created the series to get back at his sisters for putting makeup on him during his childhood, which happens to Martin in the series.
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