Someone here asked where all the money went in this 6 million dollar film. Well, my guess is the extraordinary acting talent (an extremely rare commodity in the cinema these days). Stephen Rea was brilliant as the rogue but sensitive Fergus, and was cheated out of his oscar (Al Pacino won it for his whining/screaming routine in scent of a woman). Adrian Dunbar was also excellent, accompanied by noteworthy performances from Miranda Richardson and Forrest Whittaker. Rather than the usual run of the mill syrupy drama, which usually lacks even a shred of originality or spontaneity, The Crying Game posseses a fresh storyline and a very clever dialogue. My main complaint is about the infamous subplot, which I felt was completely irrelavent to the story. While it gave the film added mystery and uniqueness, the so called "twist" probably alienated more audience members than it enthralled. Still, because of the strength of the film's acting and story, I found it easy to overlook. There was also a breach of realism during the "Dis Irae" sequence that I found somewhat silly, since the average moviegoer would have a hard time believing that the British Army could be so sloppy. Nonetheless, I am proud to recommend this feature, and advise prospective viewers not to be put off by its portrayal of alternative lifestyles.
Review of The Crying Game
