Gleeson is incredible as the realistically flawed and straightforward priest,
dispensing sage wisdom and sneering condemnation in equal measure, and he is bolstered by a supporting cast of great Irish actors (Chris O'Dowd, Brendan Gleeson's son Domhnall) who flesh out this operatic drama with aplomb.
Combining the
wisdom of a
sage mentor with the collegial comfort of someone who's «been there,» Gini Cunningham
dispenses hundreds of tips and ideas across the entire spectrum of good teaching practice — from developing a personal vision and beliefs, to implementing school policies and procedures, to engaging students and sequencing learning.