Veronica Guerin
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings
- Starring: Brenda Fricker, Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds
- Summary: Based on a true story, this powerful, emotional film gives unique insight into a fascinating and complex aspect of the Irish conflict and a poignant portrayal of a journalist (Blanchett) who risked her life in search of the truth. (Touchstone Pictures)
- Director: Joel Schumacher
- Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Positive: 15 out of 33
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Mixed: 15 out of 33
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Negative: 3 out of 33
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91Her death was shocking; this well-made telling of her life is inspiring.
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A luminous performance from Cate Blanchett lies at the heart of Joel Schumacher's impressive drama.
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60Blanchett's insouciant but steely performance alone makes the film worth watching, but it's Brenda Fricker's quietly underplayed turn as Guerin's mother that makes your throat tighten.
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30The end titles and the ones that introduce Veronica Guerin...are the most informative parts of the film, and also the most powerful. What comes between them is a flat-footed, overwrought crusader-against-evil melodrama, in which Ms. Blanchett's formidable gifts as an actress are reduced to a haircut and an accent.
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Positive: 3 out of 5
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Mixed: 1 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5