'71 (2014) (original) (raw)
In 1971, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, a young British squaddie deploys with his unit on the dangerous streets of Belfast.
In 1971, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, a young British squaddie deploys with his unit on the dangerous streets of Belfast. (less)
Director: Yann Demange
Writer: Gregory Burke
Starring: Jack O'Connell, Paul Anderson (XVIII), Richard Dormer, Sean Harris, Martin McCann, Charlie Murphy
Producer: Angus Lamont
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Review by Brian Orndorf, February 26, 2015
8 / 10
Returning to the times of The Troubles, screenwriter Gregory Burke avoids a history lesson filled with agonized participants and blurred lines of morality. Instead, he builds a visceral experience out of known elements, taking viewers into the heart of panic and paranoia with a unique take on community unrest. Squint and tilt your head to the side, and perhaps ��71� could even be considered an homage to �The Warriors,� sharing a similar caught behind enemy lines premise. However, this is not flippant movie, but a grim inspection of loyalties and honor during a clouded period of national divide ...read more...
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