solidly made and sensitive

Rating: 7/10 (19 November 2006)

Another impressive film from ken Loach. It's an excellent account of British - Irish conflict, very clear and the complex situation is described capturing both tension and anger. As usual the director gives the viewer powerful emotions and gripping moments. Plus this time, like in "Land and Freedom" the film falls on human drama, after starting by telling historical-political facts. Cillian Murhy is perfect in his central role but the other actors as well give excellent performances. Probably the most fitting tag line I'd see about this movie would be something like "that's why nobody ever won". Ken Loach never disappoints..