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Titanic Town

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5.5 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 23 critic reviews
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Based on 2 votes
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama

Written by: Mary Costello (novel)
Anne Devlin

Directed by: Roger Michell

Release Date:
Theatrical: September 1, 2000

Running Time: 100 minutes, Color

Origin: UK / Ireland

Summary

RATING: Not rated

Starring Julie Walters, CiarĂ¡n Hinds, Nuala O'Neill, and James Loughran

In 1972, a Belfast mother (Walters) becomes involved in a woman's peace group which causes her family trouble with IRA sympathizers.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

90

LA Weekly Holly Willis

A rare treat -- a mix of politics that avoids reductive simplicity and a story that's entirely engaging.

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89

Mr. Showbiz Kevin Maynard

Director Roger Michell ("Persuasion," "Notting Hill") has made his finest film to date.

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83

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sean Axmaker

Michell captures the awkwardness of real-world behavior with gentle, unforced humor.

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80

Washington Post Michael O'Sullivan

In its heart burns the indomitable flame of the human spirit.

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80

Film.com Peter Brunette

Authentic contemporary heroine.

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80

The New York Times Stephen Holden

In its harshly realistic scenes... it stirs your blood.

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75

Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea

Violence ignites her passion, dividing her Belfast family.

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75

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

She (Walters) may be working with old news, but she shores up this shaky film with a heart the size of an ocean liner.

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75

Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington

As solid as the earth, rich as a good meal and sometimes funny as hell.

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75

San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle

A tense, intelligent and sober film.

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75

New York Post Lou Lumenick

Well worth seeing for Walters, whose comic and dramatic gifts are showcased to very entertaining effect.

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75

Boston Globe Jay Carr

Mother's peace crusade ennobles Irish Town.

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75

Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt

Michell treats the Irish troubles of the 1970s with clear-eyed compassion, and Walters's performance ranks with her best.

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75

Baltimore Sun Ann Hornaday

So understatedly good.

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70

Chicago Reader Lisa Alspector

The wavering style and tone fragment the movie, undermining both characters' development, though each retains her power as a symbol.

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70

Variety David Rooney

Walters brings real heart to the role.

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70

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

An admirable, thoughtful venture, but it may leave you with the feeling that you've seen it all before.

70

TV Guide Ken Fox

Holding nothing back, Walters is, once again, remarkable.

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70

Village Voice Amy Taubin

Isn't convincing on every front, but as a political conversation piece, it's potentially effective.

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70

Salon.com Charles Taylor

In some ways it's not a very good movie... tries to mix comedy and tragedy...but the movie has an exciting subject -- a true story.

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67

Austin Chronicle Russell Smith

With its understated moral power, generous spirit, and bracing flashes of dark humor, Titanic Town offers a fresh, subtly illuminating take on an ancient sorrow.

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60

Dallas Observer Andy Klein

It's hard to know just how much to trust Titanic Town.

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50

San Francisco Examiner Walter Addiego

Capably made but simplistic story.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 5.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mathias gave it a 2:
An overlong, boring film. Just watch some hour long documentary on Discovery (not the James Cameron one) and you get a better story, better characters and your ass won't be asleep by the time the credits start. All hype no substance.

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