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Sunday (2002)
Excellent
This film deals with the atrocity in Derry 30 years ago which is commonly known as Bloody Sunday.
The film is well researched, acted and directed. It is as close to the truth as we will get until the outcome of the Saville enquiry. The film puts the atrocity into context of the time. It also shows the savagery of the soldiers on the day of the atrocity. The disgraceful white-wash that was the Widgery Tribunal is also dealt with.
Overall, this is an excellent drama which is moving and shocking. When the Saville report comes out, watch this film again to see how close to the truth it is.
Bloody Sunday (2002)
Award winning real life recreation of events in 1972
This is an excellent film that deals with one day in 1972 when 13 innocent people were killed in Derry. The film is well shot and acted and is shot in B&W. It is gritty and it makes no bones about the fact that is viewed from the victims' perspective.
Another excellent film for people who are into poltical / true life / drama films. The film has taken the top prize at the Berlin Film Festival, the Golden Bear.
Some Mother's Son (1996)
Fantastic, gripping film
This film is a thought provoking look into the world of the Irish Hunger Strike. Based around the activities of two IRA members who get captured and jailed. They fight for PoW status and begin a hunger strike to win support. One of the strikers (Bobby Sands) is elected to the British Parliament and their hopes are raised only to be dashed by Maggie Thatcher.
The dilemma's of the families of the hunger strikers are highlighted and is very moving. The acting is first rate by all and the few action sequences are top notch.
If you are into political, humanitarian or real life films, this film is for you.
In the Name of the Father (1993)
Excellent campaigning film
A real life look at the injustice meted out to the Guildford 4. It is superbly acted and shot and Daniel Day-Lewis is immense in the part of Gerard Conlon (one of the imprisoned).
Pete Postlethwaite is my favorite actor in this film, he gives a measured assured performance as Giuseppe Conlon, the father of Gerard.
The final score by Sinead O'Connor is haunting and moving.
Excellent stuff.