In the Name of the Father
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Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings
- Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis
- Summary: Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis gives an impassioned performance in this riveting drama that mirrors one man's 15-year struggle and ultimate triumph over a terrible injustice. (Universal Studios)
- Director: Jim Sheridan
- Genre(s): Biography, Drama
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100Jim Sheridan skillfully interweaves a myriad of subplots and themes into a fast-paced, cohesive whole.
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100For in relating the true story of Conlon's wrongful conviction and 15-year imprisonment, Sheridan has used the tools of the filmmaker to evoke a visceral echo of Conlon's waking nightmare.
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80Strongly tied to a powerful underlying reality (though it inevitably tends to simplify), this film has the additional advantage of being concerned with the emotional truth of its key relationships, adding an unusual father and son story to its incendiary mix. [29 Dec 1993 Pg. F1]
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50But the film's emotional core is father-son reconciliation, and Pete Postlethwaite is very sympathetic as Dad. [29 Dec 1993 Pg. 01.D]
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