October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Helen Mirren,
John Lynch,
Donal McCann,
John Kavanagh,
Ray McAnally
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In the opening scenes of this politically-oriented drama, a killer enters the home of a policeman and in a shocking sequence murders him in cold blood -- an act that becomes the key to the rest of thi... read more
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May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Miss Mirren, through a reserve that disappears layer by layer, makes Marcella a woman of unexpected substance and generosity, one who is no more comfortable with the pain and paradoxes of Northern Ire... Full Review
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
[A] trite, weepy, rather contrived tale -- you feel that every extra who passes in the street has a more involving, authentic story to tell. Full Review
February 9, 2006
Time Out
The symbolism is thrashed just a little hard at times, but on the whole it's a most impressive debut from O'Connor, strongly acted all round. Full Review
July 23, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A taut, compelling film about the tension, distrust and senseless violence in contemporary Ireland. Full Review
October 8, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
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June 29, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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December 12, 2003
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
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November 24, 2003
Jules Brenner, Cinema Signals
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