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Tale
Spanning four tumultuous decades during the Troubles in Northern Ireland
The real Dolours Price was married to Irish actor Stephen Rea for two decades (1983-2003). During this period, Rea appeared in the film for which she is arguably best known in the United States: the 1992 romantic thriller The Crying Game.
It is quite possibly the best piece of media I have ever seen!
In this film, Rea plays Fergus, a highly reluctant and ambivalent member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) – the same organization that Price was involved with for many years. A masterpiece of storytelling and direction, with wonderfully crafted and portrayed character development.
If I could, I would give it six stars
Having grown up in Northern Ireland during the 'Troubles' I can attest that the imagery, brutality and pain are all very real. The acting is excellent and the director deserves full credit for turning an incredible storybook into a cinematic masterpiece!
It’s a must-see!
It’s between Breaking Bad and The Shawshank Redemption. I cried several times and ended up having to leave my house around midnight and drive around town to soak up the emotional impact.