I was surprised and underwhelmed by this drama

Rating: 3/10 (26 March 2008)

I can't say that this was awful, but the story was not compelling with poor acting and some inexplicable turns in the story. I think the subject continues to be very controversial. It is a very difficult subject to capture on film. It did not focus on one particular character or relationship to the point that I was drawn into that person or relationship. The relationship that was forced in the film seemed to be a metaphor for the conflict of viewpoints during the civil war that ensued. Just not well written nor directed even though Ken Loach is credited it with the direction. The acting was mediocre with extras really messing up some of the action sequences which stiff and unconvincing. I would not recommend this except for the alleged historical accuracy claimed. It might interest some history buffs.