Rarely do films make me cry...

Rating: 9/10 (12 July 2000)

...and as an Englishman, I am certainly surprised how deeply this film affected me. Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson and Chris Cooper all give sterling performances in a masterpiece of a film. Although I am unsure of the historical accuracy, it hardly seems relevant in displaying the extreme circumstances of the conflict, managing to show one family's struggle while showing how none are left unaffected. The soundtrack is beautifully selected and I believe the directing to be Oscar-worthy. Immediately into my top ten of all time, a masterpiece