Simply amazing

Rating: 9/10 (4 February 2011)

I bought this film after it being recommended to me, and did not expect much. However this story moved me in such a way I did not think was possible through a film, and is hard to put into words. It is a story that is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, the final scene being incredible. Without a doubt the best and most moving film I have ever seen. The fact that it is a true story adds to all the emotions it causes the viewer to feel.
All actors play their parts brilliantly, particularly the main characters played by Daniel Day-Lewis and Pete Postlethwaite who really seem to become these characters and feel what they are acting.
I think it is a film that everyone should take the time to see, not only for the incredible experience watching this film is, but to be educated in this event, which many people do not know about.
The soundtrack is brilliantly suited to every scene it's played in, each song reflecting and enhancing the feeling of the scene.
I have lent this film to several friends since I saw it, and they have all thought it was fantastic.
I have seen some reviews expressing the opinion it portrays the British in a negative light, and for that reason they do not like it. I have to disagree. The British legal system is portrayed badly (and rightly so) but there are good and bad individuals in every society. The British are also shown protesting in the streets and supporting the wrongly accused Guildford Four, and it is a British woman who brings justice to the individuals. In my opinion seeing extremely irresponsible and selfish individuals will not drive many to hate the British as a whole.
Definitely definitely definitely watch this film. Hopefully you will be as glad as I was that you did.