A small disappointment

Rating: 7/10 (30 August 2006)

A nice action from a local supermarket ( 2nd ticket for free)almost forced me to go see a movie. Since none of the movies i could choose from really got my interest, the Cannes festival golden palm winner automatically was a logical choice.
I did not see any work of Loach before this film, nor i had much of a clue what was going on in the 20's in Ireland. So with few knowledge and quite high expectations i sat down and watched this movie.
And i was disappointed, in a way. Although the acting is good (Cillian Murphy) i had a hard time staying focused on the screen. Especially the first hour drags, and it feels like (and is) a lot of the same.It is constantly British soldiers hurting Irish people, Irish people getting revenge on the soldiers etc.
The last thirty minutes of the movie it becomes more interesting, when the two brothers "choose sides", and Irish people start killing other Irish people. These minutes are the best of the film with some powerful scenes, but a very unconvincing and anticlimactic last five minutes.
Overall a small disappointment, and don't be afraid you will miss something in your life if you have not seen this movie.
6.5/10