Would other commentators please stick to the film not the politics

Rating: Null/10 (10 March 2003)

I've just seen this film, and give it a 8/10 rating, it is for me, an Irishman living in the South, a terrifying account of a day which will always be indelibly stamped on my memory. The national newspapers carried the images of the slain in graphic detail, which to a child (as I was then), became the dawning of the realisation of the turmoil which was Northern Ireland of the early 70's. I did not understand then, why they were shot, and sadly after 30+ years we still do not know the reason why the Paras opened fire. This movie does give an accurate dipiction and the acting is brilliant, especially the Para officers who are incredibly believable. I can see where film goers on the other side of the Atlantic Pond, got impatient with the dialog and shaky camera work, this is not easy viewing.However for me it was as if those terrible black and white images carried on the national press the following day, suddenly came to life in raw power, well done to the makers, powerful stuff. I also wish that commentators to this great website, would refrain from their political bias and comment on the film. Who cares what side you are from ? it's got nothing to do with this film.