Ondine Trailer

Something Fishy

By Steven Lloyd Wilson | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (23)

Psshh. Fishermen. “Why just the other day I caught a smoking blonde who moved in with me and my wheelchair-bound daughter. And she can sing to the fish so that they jump in my nets. And I’m as hot as Colin Farrell.”

Ok, fine, this actually looks fairly decent as far as the trailer goes. I mean, forgive my skepticism, but “Colin Farrell is an Irish fisherman who catches a mermaid, and mystery and romance ensues” doesn’t exactly detonate an excitement bomb. Hell, the only description on IMDB is: “The story of an Irish fisherman who discovers a woman in his fishing net who he believes to be a mermaid.” I’ve heard belly lint described with more enthusiasm, so give that PR firm a gold star.

The trailer, though, is effective in its moodiness and mystery. It’s got that Irish spookiness going without lapsing into the quaint pubs, dancing, and Guinness that Hollywood generally associates with anything Irish. Neil Jordan, of Interview with the Vampire, The Crying Game, and Michael Collins fame, wrote, directed and produced the film. He’s infused it, at least from the trailer’s point of view, with just enough darkness and mystery to feel like an old Irish ghost story. Nifty.

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Not that I disapprove, because the articles are actually going up pretty much on my schedule at the moment, but what's the deal?

Posted by: Chugga at February 9, 2010 2:38 AM

Chugga, don't question it, just revel in the opportunity to actually post a comment before the fine Americas crew can get to it.
Yeah, I've delurked for this. And Colin Farrell in a fairy story. Noice.

Posted by: starry at February 9, 2010 3:48 AM

It looks kinda cool, potentially ridiculous. Mostly I just wonder, wasn't "Splash" enough?

Posted by: E-Money at February 9, 2010 3:59 AM

You make a fine point starry. *Shuts trap*

Posted by: Chugga at February 9, 2010 4:21 AM

Its a wee fishermahn yahrn wit da ahlways guud Colin Fahrell, al'tho ye must know he's bangin the shite outta da pretty gihrl on set so it takes the piss outta dat.

'E's got dem pretty blue oyes, and once he oye-facks a girl, 'tis ahl oh-ver.

Posted by: D-Day at February 9, 2010 5:22 AM

Daym - that sea-girl is hot!

I wish there was a bunk at work...

Posted by: Ari at February 9, 2010 5:54 AM

Well, I no longer want to be a mermaid if they have abusive husbands. That's bound to take all the fun out of talking to Flounder, err, fish.

Posted by: io at February 9, 2010 7:42 AM

While I'll admit that the movie does look somewhat intriguing,not once did I see the blonde smoke. You're a liar, SLW.

Posted by: admin at February 9, 2010 9:19 AM

Pfffft. io, you just made me fucking die laughing. I have no idea why. Maybe it's because I suddenly imagined Ariel from The Little Mermaid getting the shit beat out of her by Eric.

"Bitch get back in the kitchen and cook that annoying fucking friend of yours...Sebastian. While you're at it, grab me a Coral Beer and a shot of Reef Whiskey. Don't talk back to me. Even your father knows there is a difference between punishment and abuse."

Posted by: DeistBrawler at February 9, 2010 9:21 AM

Ok, so:
(Colin Farrell + Colin Farrell's brogue + Colin Farrell's long hair) + Irish setting x mermaid story = AvB/happy pants.

Yes. Looks like I'm in.

P.s. Dear European contingent: one more crack outta you and I'll butter your necktie!

Posted by: Anna von Beaverpuppet at February 9, 2010 9:44 AM

Oh, Mz. Beaverpuppet, I very much agree with your happy pants equation. I could listen to that man talk for ages, possibly while licking his face. And In Bruges really reminded me that he could act too.

Posted by: Katers at February 9, 2010 10:13 AM

Like my daddy told me at the ripe old age of nine...
"If it smells like fish; a tremendous dish. If it smells like cologne; live it alone".

Posted by: Diablo at February 9, 2010 10:19 AM

If Neil Jordan did it, it's going to be good. He does creepy really well. He has written several short stories that involve ghosts (note I didn't write "short ghost stories" because I know someone would ask why he never writes about tall ghosts).

There's a long standing legend in coastal Ireland and other traditional fishing communities about the fact that your fish yield will grow if you capture a mermaid or a selkie (seal woman), so he's probably building off of a lot of that.

Posted by: PaddyDog at February 9, 2010 10:28 AM

Having now watched the trailer, I demand someone give that woman an Oscar immediately for standing in the water wearing only a bikini and a smile on her face. That water is fucking freezing year-round. To manage a smile for as long as it took to get that shot is incredible actressing.

Posted by: PaddyDog at February 9, 2010 10:32 AM

I will totally see this. It's like the sexy action version of The Secret of Roan Inish.

Posted by: hb at February 9, 2010 10:35 AM

I hope this gets a worldwide release. It sounds and looks intriguing and the director is on of my faves. It doesn't look cheesy and over-the-top CGI as a fantasy.

P.S. Colin is hot. tehee...

Posted by: tallulahc at February 9, 2010 11:08 AM

Only two things in the world smell like fish, and this movie combines them.

Posted by: , at February 9, 2010 11:41 AM

I read this in my RSS feed last night--so no pictures. The whole time I was wondering, "Could they really not find an Irish actor somewhere to play an Irish guy? Even an English guy pretending to be Irish?" I seem to have confused Colin with Will.

Posted by: Girl With Curious Hair at February 9, 2010 11:54 AM

HB, true dat.

Posted by: Stella at February 9, 2010 12:10 PM

Count me in among the folk who want to see this movie. The trailer has piqued my interest. Of course, I'll probably miss it, the way I miss most films, but hopefully I'll catch it on dvd.

Posted by: tamatha at February 9, 2010 12:15 PM

I am excited to see what Collin Farell does next based on what I thought was a great understated turn in Crazy Heart. It was pretty cool to see him taking on such a small part in a small film and doing it well.

Posted by: starbuckets at February 9, 2010 4:00 PM

Neil Jordan you say? Time for the usual game of spot Stephen Rea.......yep, there he is!

Posted by: Gayle at February 9, 2010 5:17 PM

Oh Colin...I've loved him since his dirty STD filled days. This looks like utter fun and no fake American accents to ruin all the prettiness!

Posted by: Mona at February 9, 2010 9:26 PM

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