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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    A beautiful film, harrowing, tough and rife with grief.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Ruthe Stein
    100
    Immediately has you in its thrall and doesn't let go -- a reminder of how powerful and moving cinema set in wartime can be when all the elements align.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    60
    Though tastily lensed and with a convincing cast led by Cillian Murphy, essentially small-scale picture lacks the involving sweep of Loach's earlier historical-political yarn, "Land and Freedom."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. saccyind
    10
    Cilian Murphy Was AMAZING,The Whole Film Was Brilliant With Brilliant Filmmaking And Superb Acting,Mesmerizing Music,Cinematography Was Excellent. Great Film 10/10.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. KennethC.
    4
    I agree completely with the Doug S. review. All the raw material (good actors, good topic) is present to be a good or even great film. But it turns out to be a boring, sloppy, not cohesive product.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  3. PedroB.
    3
    Choosing IRA as heroes and England as PURE EVIL, the movie is so one-sided and plain, with a pedestrian approach, that you cam't see the psychological traits of the characters. Cillian changes sides very fast, and than becomes a bizarrelly fanatic... When he says he's trying to "get out bu he can" is hilarious. A shame, really. The subject seems quite interesting.… Expand
    • 0 of 3 users said yes

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