John Boorman has written & directed many fine films,This however is not one of his memorable ones.
This being said, I must add that a second rate film by this master writer/ director is better than many if not most of the so called better dramas on the screen today.
This is a family type drama about family relationships,& a secret from the past that has just come to light.
This movie was made in & about Dublin, Ireland.
The cast comprises some of the better actors in Irish cinema. Brendan Gleeson in a dual role is excellent. In worthy support are
Kim Cattrall,Ciarrin Hinds,Sinead Cusack & in his debut role
Briain Gleeson (he is Brendans real life son) as the son.
The story is complicated,But I was able to follow it all the way.
I wish they had a less contrived plot development towards the end.
I usually enjoy father-son relationships,thusly I did like this.
Ratings: *** (out of 4) 88 points (out of 100) IMDb 8 (out of 10)
This being said, I must add that a second rate film by this master writer/ director is better than many if not most of the so called better dramas on the screen today.
This is a family type drama about family relationships,& a secret from the past that has just come to light.
This movie was made in & about Dublin, Ireland.
The cast comprises some of the better actors in Irish cinema. Brendan Gleeson in a dual role is excellent. In worthy support are
Kim Cattrall,Ciarrin Hinds,Sinead Cusack & in his debut role
Briain Gleeson (he is Brendans real life son) as the son.
The story is complicated,But I was able to follow it all the way.
I wish they had a less contrived plot development towards the end.
I usually enjoy father-son relationships,thusly I did like this.
Ratings: *** (out of 4) 88 points (out of 100) IMDb 8 (out of 10)