Chicago – Sectarian violence and terrorism were the norm in the days of the late 1960s and early ‘70s in Northern Ireland. Often mistook for a religious clash between Catholics and Protestants in the region, the conflict was actually about keeping the industrial region either part of Britain or part of Ireland. The extreme nature of the conflict is tensely played out in “’71,” the year when it all boiled over.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
The area devolved so quickly that British troops had to be called in – further escalating tensions – and the story of “’71” focuses on one such soldier, stuck in the war zone. The film doesn’t take any sides, preferring to emphasize the dishonor of the clash between the enemies, and the “double agents” who caused more harm by taking advantage of the need for infiltration and subterfuge. The story also takes a personal turn, and that is where it’s a bit weak,...
Rating: 3.0/5.0
The area devolved so quickly that British troops had to be called in – further escalating tensions – and the story of “’71” focuses on one such soldier, stuck in the war zone. The film doesn’t take any sides, preferring to emphasize the dishonor of the clash between the enemies, and the “double agents” who caused more harm by taking advantage of the need for infiltration and subterfuge. The story also takes a personal turn, and that is where it’s a bit weak,...
- 3/13/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
’71
Written by Gregory Burke
Directed by Yann Demange
United Kingdom, 2014
The time is 1971, and the place is Belfast – both caught up in the fire of The Troubles. Each block in these streets is littered with warfare; cars are on fire and each person carries the weariness of living in such an environment. The plot of director Yann Demange’s action thriller kicks off when Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell), a young British soldier serving in Belfast, is accidentally left behind from his unit during a riot, and must survive the night while Ira forces search for him and his unit tries to recover him.
Jack O’Connell shows again that he can carry a film as a leading man. He reminds you of Steve McQueen and as there’s not a lot to Gary’s character O’Connell’s presence becomes integral to the audience’s investment in the film.
Written by Gregory Burke
Directed by Yann Demange
United Kingdom, 2014
The time is 1971, and the place is Belfast – both caught up in the fire of The Troubles. Each block in these streets is littered with warfare; cars are on fire and each person carries the weariness of living in such an environment. The plot of director Yann Demange’s action thriller kicks off when Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell), a young British soldier serving in Belfast, is accidentally left behind from his unit during a riot, and must survive the night while Ira forces search for him and his unit tries to recover him.
Jack O’Connell shows again that he can carry a film as a leading man. He reminds you of Steve McQueen and as there’s not a lot to Gary’s character O’Connell’s presence becomes integral to the audience’s investment in the film.
- 1/31/2015
- by Dylan Griffin
- SoundOnSight
London Critics’ Circle reveal top 10 films of 2014. Scroll down for full list of winners
The UK’s top film critics named Boyhood as Film of the Year at their annual ceremony last night, hosted by previous winners and Sightseers stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram at London’s May Fair Hotel.
In addition to Film, Boyhood also won Director for Richard Linklater and Supporting Actress for Patricia Arquette.
Actress Miranda Richardson was presented with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film by actor Stanley Tucci.
The evening’s other big winner was Under the Skin, for which Jonathan Glazer was on hand to collect the Attenborough Award for British Film of the Year, and composer Mica Levi accepted the Technical Achievement Award for her score.
Oscar-nominated producers Mathilde Bonnefoy and Dirk Wilutzky were present to receive Documentary of the Year for Citizenfour.
Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev accepted his Foreign-language Film prize for Leviathan by video.
Other...
The UK’s top film critics named Boyhood as Film of the Year at their annual ceremony last night, hosted by previous winners and Sightseers stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram at London’s May Fair Hotel.
In addition to Film, Boyhood also won Director for Richard Linklater and Supporting Actress for Patricia Arquette.
Actress Miranda Richardson was presented with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film by actor Stanley Tucci.
The evening’s other big winner was Under the Skin, for which Jonathan Glazer was on hand to collect the Attenborough Award for British Film of the Year, and composer Mica Levi accepted the Technical Achievement Award for her score.
Oscar-nominated producers Mathilde Bonnefoy and Dirk Wilutzky were present to receive Documentary of the Year for Citizenfour.
Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev accepted his Foreign-language Film prize for Leviathan by video.
Other...
- 1/19/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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