One of the most powerful films of 2006. If you didn't understand the troubles in Ireland before, you will by the time the end credits roll. Ken Loach and his lead 'Cillian Murphy' deserved awards recognition for this film.
After years of bringing movies to the Cannes Film festival, Ken Loach finally received the coveted Golden Palm thanks to this flick. Did it deserve it? It is difficult to tell since I have not seen all the movies in competition for that particular year. What I do know is that it is a damn fine movie. The directing is sober and completely efficient and the actors all deliver some very good performa... read more
Description:Ireland, 1920. Damien and Teddy are brothers. But while the latter is already the leader of a guerrilla squad fighting for the independence of his motherland, Damien, a medical graduate of University College, would rather further his training at the London hospital where he has found a place. However, shortly before his departure, he Ireland, 1920. Damien and Teddy are brothers. But while the latter is already the leader of a guerrilla squad fighting for the independence of his motherland, Damien, a medical graduate of University College, would rather further his training at the London hospital where he has found a place. However, shortly before his departure, he happens to witness atrocities committed by the ferocious Black and Tans and finally decides to join the resistance group led by Teddy. The two brothers fight side by side until a truce is signed. But peace is short-lived and when one faction of the freedom-fighters accepts a treaty with the British that is regarded as unfair by the other faction, a civil war ensues, pitting Irishmen against Irishmen, brothers against brothers, Teddy against Damien...... (more)(less)
"I'm very disappointed in myself that I hadn't watched this movie earlier but I find movies about Ireland's struggle completely heartbreaking and this was nothing less than that. Loved Cillian Murphy in this too."
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Ken Loachin Kultaisen palmun voittanut teos Irlannin vapaussodasta ja sitä seuranneesta sisällissodasta on varsin perinteisen oloinen humanistinen ja sodan pahuudesta sekä taistelun välttämättömyydestä kertova elokuva. Jotenkin poikkeukselliselle elokuvakerronnalle haiskahtavia juttuja tästä ei tullut juuri poimittua.
Silti teos on tavanomaista paremmin kirjoitettu ja erityisen kiehtovan siitä tekee oikeasti tehokas "veli vastaan veljeä" -asetelma, joka on kieltämätt"
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“After years of bringing movies to the Cannes Film festival, Ken Loach finally received the coveted Golden Palm thanks to this flick. Did it deserve it? It is difficult to tell since I have not seen all the movies in competition for that particular year. What I do know is that it is a damn fine movie. The directing is sober and completely efficient and the actors all deliver some very good performances. I have a weak spot for movies dealing with politics so I thought that the story was rather spellbinding. Definitely worth a look, especially if you are interested in Ken Loach's work.” read more