Breakfast on Pluto (2005)

Director:

Neil Jordan

Writers:

Neil Jordan (written by) and
Pat McCabe (novel)

Release Date:

13 January 2006 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

In the 1970s, a foundling lad, Patrick "Kitten" Braden, comes of age by leaving his Irish town for London, in part to look for his mother and in part because his trans-gender nature is beyond the town's understanding.

Plot Keywords:

Glamour | 1970s | Down Syndrome | Transvestite | Boyfriend Boyfriend Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Cillian Murphy	...	Patrick 'Kitten' Braden
Morgan Jones	...	Bulding Site Worker
Eva Birthistle	...	Eily Bergin
Liam Neeson	...	Father Liam
Mary Coughlan	...	Housekeeper
Conor McEvoy	...	Young Patrick Braden
Ruth McCabe	...	Ma Braden
Charlene McKenna	...	Caroline Braden
Seamus Reilly	...	Lawrence
Peter Owens	...	Butcher
Emmet Lawlor McHugh	...	Young Irwin
Bianca O'Connor	...	Young Charlie
Paraic Breathnach	...	Benny Feely
Pat McCabe	...	Peepers Egan / Schoolmaster (as Patrick McCabe)
Owen Roe	...	Dean

MPAA:

Rated R for sexuality, language, some violence and drug use.

Runtime:

135 min | France:122 min

Country:

Ireland | UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

Canada:14A (Ontario) | Australia:M | Spain:13 | France:U | Hong Kong:IIB | Portugal:M/12 | USA:R (certificate #41673) | New Zealand:R13 | Finland:K-15 | UK:15 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:16 | Ireland:15A | Singapore:NC-16 | Netherlands:MG6

Filming Locations:

Ardmore Studios - Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

Company:

Pathé Pictures International

Trivia:

The barman who shouts at John-Joe after he smashes the glass is the owner of the real bar where this scene was shot, The Harbour Bar in Bray.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Kitten is attacked by the man in the car, she fends him off with her perfume bottle and flees the vehicle without the coat she entered the car in. Later on she is seen wearing that coat.

Quotes:

Patrick "Kitten" Braden: The fantastic tale of Eily Bergen.
Bertie: I can't wait to hear the ending.
Patrick "Kitten" Braden: But you haven't even heard the start.
Bertie: I can't wait to hear that either.

Movie Connections:

References "Doctor Who" (1963)

Soundtrack:

Madame George

A great film that never drags...

I saw BOP in Toronto last week and it was one of my favorites (of the 29 I saw). Cillian Murphy was fabulous as the brave and relentless seeker of the truth who faced life with conviction even when everything around him seemed to be disintegrating. Liam Neeson as the town priest was credible and at times heartbreakingly genuine in his reactions to unfolding situations. Stephen Rea was an unorthodox but sweet magician who brought a great deal to his small part. The supporting cast, especially Brendan Gleeson and Ruth Negga, acted with realism and intensity that helped bring the film to life. Neil Jordan, whose track record stands on its own, delivered a delicious dim sum that left me wanting more and at the same time completely sated. Declan Quinn's dulcet cinematography, much like that of Monsoon Wedding and Vanity Fair, made the film one of the most lustrous at Toronto. After getting the willies watching how evil Murphy can be it was great to see him as an uber-hero. Oh, and did I say I want some of those outfits?