Crush Proof
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| Directed by | Paul Tickell |
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Running time | 91 mins. |
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| Language | English |
Crush Proof is a 1998 international drama film, directed by Paul Tickell; written by James Mathers and John Edwards; and starring Darren Healy, Viviana Verveen, Fiona Glascott, and Michael McElhatton. It premiered at the 55th Venice International Film Festival in 1998, before being released to British theaters in 1999.[1]
Synopsis
Recently released con man Neal aims to reconnect with his son, parents, and criminal horse-riding gang, but encounters an informant who betrayed him in Dublin's lawless "pony club" underworld.
Cast
- Darren Healy as Neal
- Viviana Verveen as Nuala
- Jeff O'Toole as Liam
- Mark Dunne as Sean
- Michael McElhatton as Det. Sgt. Hogan
- Lisa Fleming as Suki
- Mary Murray as Red Andi
- Fiona Glascott as Aisling
Reception
In positive reviews, Trevor Lewis of Empire gives the film 3/5, lauding Paul Tickell's "ingenious debut" and "poetic iconography".[2]
In a slightly negative review, N.B. from Time Out says "the plot is fraught with undirected bombast and melodramatic contrivance".[3] In a 1/5-star review, Stefan Burnett on Letterboxd criticized the script for being "really shoddy".[4]
References
- ↑ "Crushproof". Irish Film Institute. 7 April 1999. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ Lewis, Trevor (4 June 1999). "Crush Proof Review". Empire. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ N.B. (10 September 2012). "Crush Proof". Time Out. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ Burnett, Stefan (2 April 2025). "Crush Proof". Letterboxd. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
External links
- Crush Proof at IMDb