Wild Mountain Thyme
Wild Mountain Thyme

Wild Mountain Thyme

2020Movie102 minEnglish

Headstrong farmer Rosemary Muldoon has her heart set on winning her neighbour Anthony Reilly's love. The problem is, Anthony seems to have inherited a family curse, and remains oblivious to his beautiful admirer. Stung by his father's plans to sell the family farm to his American nephew, Anthony is jolted into pursuing his dreams.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users48%
Director: John Patrick ShanleyGenres: Romance, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the rural heart of Ireland, Rosemary Muldoon and Anthony Reilly have a decades-long, unspoken love for each other. However, their path to romance is complicated by Anthony's insecurities and the encroaching threat of his American family attempting to buy the Reilly farm, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt misunderstandings.

Critical Reception

Wild Mountain Thyme received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot meandering and its romantic chemistry lacking. While some appreciated the scenic Irish setting and the efforts of its cast, the film was generally criticized for its whimsical yet unfocused narrative and an abundance of peculiar characterizations.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's attempts at whimsical romance and quirky humor often fall flat, leading to a disjointed narrative.
  • Despite a talented cast, the chemistry between the leads is unconvincing, and the plot feels underdeveloped.
  • Visually appealing with its Irish landscapes, but lacks substance and emotional depth.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many finding the film charming and the scenery beautiful, but a significant portion felt the story was too slow, the dialogue nonsensical, and the romantic payoff underwhelming.

Fun Fact

The film is based on John Patrick Shanley's own play, 'Outside Mullingar'.

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I cannot, in good conscience, recommend anyone sit through these tedious 102 minutes that feel so much longer, but if you're in the mood for a quiet film that requires virtually no brainpower, or perhaps you have a deep-seated love of Emily...