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The Halo Effect (2004)
Director: Lance Daly
Cast: Stephen Rea, Grattan Smith, Kerry Condon, Brendan Cauldwell
Runtime97 min
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Fatso is the proprietor of what may be the worst eaterie in the city, and is struggling to keep a sinking ship afloat. His compulsive gambling is getting the better of him and he has to contend with an endless succession of loan sharks and debt collectors. He employs hopelessly incompetent staff and generally manages to keep the entire community around him ticking over. However just as Fatso seems to be getting everything under control, he is faced with a dilemma that could destroy him for good.
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The Halo Effect (2004) is a comedy film directed by Lance Daly that follows the struggles of a restaurant owner trying to keep his failing business afloat. While the film's critical reception and awards recognition are unclear, it seems to have garnered mixed audience reviews, with an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 indicating a moderately positive public response.
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Fans of dark comedies will enjoy the charming, offbeat humor and eclectic characters in The Halo Effect, the 2004 film directed by Lance Daly. The film follows the misadventures of Fatso, the struggling proprietor of a hilariously incompetent eatery, as he navigates a web of loan sharks, debt collectors, and hopelessly inept staff, delivering plenty of laughs along the way.
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The halo effect is the tendency for positive impressions of a person, company, country, brand, or product in one area to positively influence one's opinion or feelings.
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