awful

Rating: 2/10 (29 August 2006)

This movie IS a very one-sided approach.
Historical accuracy aside, the British in this film are depicted as stereotypical villainous oppressors typical of war propaganda. In any serious WWII film the Germans committing atrocities would be shown to be less one-dimensional. In this movie however the British are unbelievable stereotypes. Despite the beautiful Irish landscapes available the movie disappointingly uses mostly close shots. Plot advance is painfully slow. The film ends just short of using the opportunity to give insight as to how these romantic freedom fighters fighting the British oppressor have degraded into terrorists.
I suspect the controversial subject of this film is the reason for it winning an award.