IRISH WISH
Starring: Ed Speleers, Lindsay Lohan, Alexander Vlahos, Ayesha Curry, Jane Seymour, Elizabeth Tan, and Matty McCabe
Director: Janeen Damian
KATIE
Irish Wish is the latest addition to a specific subgenre of romantic comedies that involve American women heading to Ireland to find love and experience a number of Irish stereotypes. That is not to say I didn’t enjoy Irish Wish to an extent, in a “so-bad-it's-good” kind of way, but it is not a particularly worthy film. Between the terrible script that is full of clichés, stiff acting, and lack of chemistry between the romantic leads, there are not many redeemable features. That said, Lindsay Lohan is quite charming, and I did enjoy seeing her back on the screen.
CALEB
Irish Wish is a generic, clichéd romantic comedy… but at least it knows it. The leading lady (Lindsay Lohan) is an underappreciated writer, and the story features a steamy love triangle, quirky misunderstandings, and a big dramatic wedding. It’s a by-the-books rom-com. If that’s your thing, then you might enjoy it; however, I was personally hoping for something a little less Hallmark-y. The writing is bad, the acting is mediocre, and despite being filmed in the gorgeous Irish countryside, the visuals are strikingly bland. Irish Wish is rather unimpressive, but if you’re in the mood for cheesy romance, then it could make for decent comfort food.
