Took in the gleefully unsubtle The Lieutenant of Inishmore last night at the Lyceum. You can go ahead and believe everything you’ve read — this thing actually is an extraordinarily enjoyable time.

Briefly, it’s a macabre, jet black Irish comedy about the IRA, violence, and, naturally, sweet little kitties. There’s lots of yelling, lots of shooting, lots of blood, and a parade of fun plot twists. Think Tarantino except funnier and less self-conscious. So, instead, think devilish, intelligent, well-told farce with a solid dose of Elmore Leonard and maybe a wee bit of Poe.

Easily one of the most entertaining and satisfying nights at the theahtah to be had in this town right now.

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