It's a classic film that is near-universally beloved but when The Snapper aired on RTE on Saturday evening, it sparked a considerable debate online.
It wasn't the movie itself that divided opinion but, rather, a warning delivered by the broadcaster before the first scene of the 1993 flick aired.
RTE issued a preemptive warning to anyone who could potentially be offended by the content of the movie adaptation of Roddy Doyle's novel, which tackles the pregnancy journey and home life of Sharon Curley (played by Tina Kellegher).
