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2019
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Extra Ordinary
Positive Reviews
69
Negative reviews
11
Average Rating
3.6
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3.8
When Extra Ordinary finds the right wavelength for its wackiness, the script and the cast effectively straddle the line between gross out gore and sil ..
Rogerebert
1.5
Winter needs to sacrifice a virgin and hes targeted Martins daughter.
Rogerebert
4.0
This broad, silly Irish comedy doesnt break any new ground, but the characters are nonetheless lovable and hilarious, and its a delightful distraction ..
Common Sense Media
4.5
That is, if his relentlessly complaining and acquisitive wife Claudia (Claudia ODoherty) doesnt keep interrupting his incantations with unhelpful advi ..
Variety
4.0
A cracking debut feature from Irish writer directors Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman.
The Guardian
3.0
It tends to be fairly benign stuff a haunted wheelie bin here, a possessed toaster there.
Screen Daily
4.5
The comedian plays Rose Dooley, a driving instructor whose heart really isnt in the job.
The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Its a scrummy omelette of a movie, a dish thats off the menu. The ingredients are unorthodox, but they come together in an uproarious way. As a Dublin ..
1.5
While Extra Ordinary overextends its ghosts are blas conceit, Higgins and Ward are appealing leads, and the movie has plenty of charming moments...
The New York Times
4.0
The screenplay is inspired, the performances are strong and funny across the board, and the visual effects, while perhaps not quite state of the art, ..
E Film Critic
1.5
Like those cheeky genre splicing comedies that came before it, the Ahern Loughman collaboration doesnt merely goose the boundary between charming and ..
4.0
Its a film in which theres something strange in a neighbourhood, to borrow from the Ghostbusters theme song.
3.1
Entirely too ordinary too much of the time. But wisps of profane Irish wit intrude and tickle.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
A near perfect balance of outrageousness and subtlety. Its a special film with a large imagination.
Blu Ray
3.1
his movies approach ... is having about a dozen good but underdeveloped ideas competing for attention and laughs.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Lauras Review: B+ This supernatural romantic comedy is, in a word, adorable.
4.0
An Irish comedy horror that will win you over instantly with its wit charm and fast paced story that never misses a beat.
You Tube
4.5
Because she doesnt have a great track record when it comes to communing with those whove passed on. (
4.0
The script absolutely teems with terrific lines (Even the weakest ghost can possess cheese quite easily), delivered with deadpan brilliance by the cas ..
Flim List
4.5
Overall, Blood Machines produces a fast paced animated comic book style display of a fascinating concept.
Film Inquiry
4.5
Offbeat Occultism Extra Ordinary is one of those rare horror comedies thats self aware and isnt too full of itself, but its distinctive narrative may ..
Film Inquiry
4.5
Thanks to its nonstop jokes, strong, likable characters, and marvelous cast, the movie is hysterical.
Flim Threet
3.0
You get a sense from that summary (and theres more) of how overstuffed Extra Ordinary feels.
The Irish Times
4.5
Between its silly premise, adorable characters, distinctive sense of humour, and knowing nods to more serious horror, Extra Ordinary is a crowd pleasi ..
Birth Movies Death
4.5
Unfortunately, theres not much depth to either of these antagonists.
Pajiba
3.0
Extra Ordinary is an extraordinarily funny tale about ghostbusting, lonely hearts and moving on.
Detroit News
4.4
Instead, his evil is almost accidental; this deeply untalented singer is tinkering with something he doesnt understand.
Aisle Seat
3.0
Its a wee little thing, a modest first feature from short filmmakers Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman, and while its not perfect its definitely the kind o ..
Now Toronto
4.5
Easily the best supernatural comedy since What We Do in the Shadows.
Film School Rejects
3.0
It may not fire on every cylinder, but its a ghost story that wont scare you away.
Ner Dist
4.0
Its a gem of a movie that will make you want to come back for more.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Hilarious, warm hearted and , as a celebration of ordinary people and their victory over the greedy, powerful and selfish (and diabolical forces of da ..
Star Burst Magazine
4.5
Whats most impressive about Extra Ordinary is that it brings its own fresh ideas to a well trodden genre.
Digital Spy
4.5
The unexpected plot, the hilariously gross comedyExtra Ordinary doesnt feel like its trying too hard to get laughs, but manages to draw them out with ..
The Stranger
3.0
The extraordinary thing about Extra Ordinary and believe me, there are a lot of extraordinary things about this homegrown, supernatural comedy is that ..
Independent Ie
3.0
A ghost story with a puckish sense of humour, Extra Ordinary leans heavily on the comic talents of Maeve Higgins, a wise decision as it turns out.
Independent Ie
3.5
Quite a motley assembly of descriptors, yet together, they make for one uniquely lighthearted horror comedy thats a cut above ordinary.
Film
3.8
Extra Ordinary has fun referencing certain obvious influences, none of which have crossed Roses pop culture radar.
Chicago Sun Times
4.5
Extra Ordinary is a riotously hilarious offbeat comedy that is totally bizarre but utterly engrossing.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
If youre looking for a supernatural comedy that doesnt include any busting, youll probably enjoy Extra Ordinary.
Solzy At The Movies
4.4
This is the kind of movie that will hold up well on repeat viewings as we find new bits we missed the first time or three.
Awards Circuit
4.5
When Extra Ordinary settles on what kind of movie its trying to be, its a real charmer, with a game cast and likable characters.
Bitly
3.0
Its an outlandish premise, but writer directors Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman dont labor for outrageousness.
Film Avclub
1.8
If that doesnt make much sense, it doesnt matter, for this is farce.
Or Lando Weekly
3.5
It combines the natural and the preternatural in just the right measure, funny without tipping into look at me wacky.
National Post
4.4
In the midst of all the humor is a genuinely well crafted genre film, with excellent effects in this wacky world where haunted garbage tins and levita ..
Third Coast Review
3.8
And haunt in this instance doesnt mean blood smeared on the wall or other horror movie manifestations.
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.0
There is an ineffable earnestness that keeps the whole venture together, even when it threatens to slide into chaos.
Spectrum Culture
4.5
The inward, coiled rage of the performances give The Dig a fascinating edge.
Washington City Paper
4.5
The character doesnt feel new but more like the kind of villain weve become accustomed to seeing in comedy horrors like Extra Ordinary.
Film Ireland
4.5
With a matter of fact attitude, blending the ordinary and banal with cheap shocks and fantastic absurdity, Extra Ordinary builds its humour gently bef ..
Film Ireland
4.5
Writer/director Ahern pitches the comedy just right and makes this ridiculous story idea work through careful characterization, great pacing, and some ..
Screen Anarchy
3.0
That is if he doesnt kill his equally nagging and annoying wife Claudia (Claudia ODoherty) first.
The Only Critic
4.5
Yet that doesnt take away from the fascinating premise set up by Loughman and Ahern.
Crooked Marquee
2.0
Full of dry, quirky humor and goofy bits, Extra Ordinary gets legitimately dark and scary, with moments of gooey gore sprinkled in just for kicks.
1.5
Rose is adorably charming throughout and Forte is devilishly good playing a total wack job in this bizarro ghostly romp. This paranormal party has spi ..
Movies and Shakers
3.0
Oh, and if this doesnt land Higgins a thousand more quality projects, newts eyes and goat blood are probably available on Amazon by now.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.5
Martin Martin doesnt really want help ridding himself of his wifes fairly abusive ghost, he just wants his teenage daughter Sarah (Emma Coleman) to th ..
Maddwolf
3.5
Finally they each have someone to talk to who doesnt think theyre crazy.
Jaredmobarak
4.4
The horror rom com is over the top zany as The Exorcist meets Spinal Tap with a delightful cast. Its a riot.
Victoria Advocate
1.5
Theres little gore, lots of puking, and plenty of endearing moments in the odd yet likeable Extra Ordinary.
That Shelf
3.5
Extra Ordinary is a screaming success full of fun energy, clever wit and killer good performances.
Denton Record-Chronicle
4.0
A fun, heart warming and genuinely funny film, prepare for belly laughs and warm fuzzy feelings. Buoyed by great comedic, chameleon like performances, ..
The Hollywood News
4.5
the film, based, according to knowingly daft text near its beginning, on a true story, sets out to expose the odd, the irrational and (especially) the ..
Projected Figures
4.5
Like the equally awkward cousin of What We Do in the Shadows imbued with the sweet zaniness of Mel Brooks best work.
Asheville Movies
3.0
To say that things get wackier after that is no exaggeration. The laughs far outweigh the scares and some of the scenes...
Bay Area Reporter
2.0
Extra Ordinary is a sharp comedy that also holds it own as an inventive paranormal tale.
4.5
With the natural talents and list of comedians as headliners, theres rarely any scene that isnt humorous.
Exclaim!
3.5
Though not scary per se, the film does employ some fun supernatural elements and doesnt shy away from getting surprisingly dark when the story calls f ..
Film Pulse
4.4
I dont want to give too much away, but when a witchs scrunchie is used as part of an incantation, count me in.
MovieJawn
3.0
Feels like a mostly successful mashup of The Frighteners, Ghostbusters and What We Do in the Shadows.
4.5
Forte steals every scene hes in as the satanic loser so desperate to hit big again hes willing to kill local teenagers to do it.
Wicked Horror
4.4
Extra Ordinary is a quirky yet exceptionally engaging film thanks to a succinct script and skilled performances.
Reel Honestre Views
1.5
But Winterbottom also gives Coogan blistering, splenetic invective and sarcasm thats highly entertaining.
Phoenix Magazine
4.5
Extra Ordinary is a funny, bizarre Irish Ghostbusters, in the best possible way. It reinvigorates the flagging horror comedy genre by providing funny ..
Citizen Damepod
4.5
With the possible exception of One Cut of the Dead, Extra Ordinary is the most full stop charming horror comedy Ive seen in ages.
Boston Hassle
4.5
Additionally, Forte brings his characters wacky persona to life brilliantly and steals every scene.
Jordy Reviews It
3.0
But the truth is, hes being haunted by the overbearing and domineering ghost of his late wife, Bonnie.
Gayly Dreadful
4.5
Thanks to a colorful performance from comic actor Steve Coogan that celebrates the bad behavior, its consistently entertaining.
4.5
No complaints here: this is a horror comedy that works brilliantly well, with bags of charm and deserved self belief.
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