Seeing as The Troubles in Northern Ireland are just recent history, and many of those who were involved in the conflict are still alive today, it’s important to explore this subject matter in cinema while still so relevant, which is exactly what debut director Nathan Todd’s has done in A Belfast Story. Regrettably, however, a mediocre screenplay and a lack of character development prevents this title from having nearly the same amount of emotional punch as recent productions such as Shadow Dancer had managed, despite exploring similar themes.
Colm Meaney plays our lead, a maverick detective set with the task of tracking down the brutal killers, who are murdering off former Ira members one by one. While the paramilitaries are being targeted, many suspect the worse as they fear a return to the dark days. Partnered with young cop Damien (Damien Hasson), the assured detective is facing a moral battle of his own,...
Colm Meaney plays our lead, a maverick detective set with the task of tracking down the brutal killers, who are murdering off former Ira members one by one. While the paramilitaries are being targeted, many suspect the worse as they fear a return to the dark days. Partnered with young cop Damien (Damien Hasson), the assured detective is facing a moral battle of his own,...
- 9/18/2013
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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