Bloody Sunday
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Metascore
90 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Starring: James Nesbitt, Nicholas Farrell, Tim Pigott-Smith
  • Summary: This controversial and critically acclaimed film depicts the events of January 30, 1972, when 27 civilians were shot by the British army during a peaceful civil rights march. The event fueled a 25-year cycle of violence between Britain and elements of Ireland, North and South. (Paramount Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    100
    A bracing, unblinking work that serves as a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Mark Caro
    100
    By re-imagining a pivotal, terrible 24 hours, Greengrass has made a must-see film that is timely - and timeless.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Edward Guthmann
    100
    A great achievement: tense and passionate, a film that one feels not just emotionally but also physically.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Tim Merrill
    80
    A gripping experience, and often downright sickening.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. MichaelF.
    10
    John S, I got one, it's called the First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, ever heard of it? This is the most realistic film I have ever seen. It's power is so great, and to such an extent, that I couldn't help but barely hold back the tears. It reminds me of Sept 11 and is probably one of, if not the most, powerful film I've ever seen. The movie layes off the grisly images and stays on the intensity.… Expand
  2. ryancarroll88
    8
    Paul Greengrass captures the infamous "Bloody Sunday" massacre of 1972 with intimate close-ups and documentary-style filmmaking, giving a sense of weight and urgency to every scene. However, the lightning-fast dialogue and broad array of characters and scenarios sometimes make the movie more confusing than engaging.… Expand
  3. Compi24
    8
    Paul Greengrass's richly affecting docudrama not only delivers a strong aesthetic and some truly lifelike performances, but it shines the proverbial spotlight upon some unquestionably important subject matter.… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    5
    Very blah unless perhaps you're an IRA member. Hard to understand the thick accents, as well as slow progress. Tries to give depth to characters but fails. Anti-climactic in every sense. This was a waste of my time. I only watched it as earlier in the day I saw it rated high on MetaCritic and stumbled across it on TV later that night.… Expand

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