Quotes from reviews of 32A
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“Irish Artists at the top of their game.” The Irish Times
 
“Refreshingly simple, a coming of age drama laced with easy charm and a touch of class.” Sunday Tribune
 
“Irish Flck set in the 70s is just A-1.” Sunday World
 
“A terrific coming-of-age story and quite brilliantly realised by director Quinn.” The Examiner
 
“Costume, Production Design,  Soundtrack are all note perfect. Superbly photographed.” Sunday Business Post.
 
“Perfectly cast, a great soundtrack, with the songs that bring you back.” RTE, Arts Show
 
“Utterly charming coming-of age drama, Irish audiences will revel in the spot on recreation of 70s Dublin.” The Irish Times
 
“Fantastic cast. One of the most memorable descriptions of growing up.” Daily Star

The film’s raw emotion, honesty and intuitive use of humor combine to portray a must-see coming-of-age story. Maeve is the perfect combination of selfishness, nobility, charm and awkwardness. Herald Record, Wisconsin 
“A sweet and funny film, the attention to detail is impeccable.” RTE Guide
 
“Written and directed with class by Marian Quinn.” The Irish Times
 
“It's absolutely brilliant, I totally recommend it.” Alison Curtis, TodayFM
 
“Wonderfully real, moving and funny. Don't miss.” Breakingnews.ie
 
"32A is a great, amusing and turbulent comedy." Kinozeit, Berlin

"Marian Quinn, making her directorial debut, shows a flair for bittersweet teenage romance and burgeoning friendships wth a refreshingly sincere approach... it could certainly survive in American theaters as a welcome reprimand to the male-dominated Apatow universe" Indiewire, New York

"The story's beauty lies in its simplicity. Quinn is as unpretentious as she is professional, portraying a series of recognizable situations that are bound to make viewers smile and sigh at the resurrection of childhood memories" Exberliner Magazine, Berlin

"32A is the perfectly told tale of growing up as a 13-year old girl in 1979 Ireland... the film has a refreshing lack of bells and whistles. It's just a relatable story told with extreme expertise and incredible performances from four first-time actresses" Times Record Herald, New York.

"Keenly observed and sweetly vulgar, this film offers numerous small joys and an unsentimental look back at the 80's" Chronogram Magazine, New York

"The characters were real, the parallel story lines were gripping and anyone who loved or hated their teenage years will identify.... What a movie, I loved it, loved it, loved it." Poughkeepsie Journal, New York
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“It's brilliant, I really enjoyed it.” Ian Dempsey, TodayFM
 
“Movie Pick of the Week. Excellent” Irish Independent
 
“Performances as natural and honest as you could wish for. McCarthy shines as lead.” Indiewire
 
“Sweet and brightly lit coming of ager. Quinn makes a strong impression.” Variety