In the first few minutes of "The General", it may throw you off and make you think that you already know the ending. But it turns out that John Boorman has a fine plot in store. The film shows how Martin Cahill (Brendan Gleeson) not only had to deal with the English occupation, but with the police in his native Ireland. And clearly, when you see his background, it's clear that he wasn't going to be a "model citizen". Cahill, like any other person, was a product of the society that created him. And it led to a very good biopic.
I certainly recommend this movie. You have to be patient with it, just to let the characters develop, but it's certainly an enjoyable film. Also starring Jon Voight.
I certainly recommend this movie. You have to be patient with it, just to let the characters develop, but it's certainly an enjoyable film. Also starring Jon Voight.