Warning: This movie will only stream for another week so act fast! You only have until April 6th.
Contrary to popular belief the Irish aren't a lucky people at all. In fact, I'd put them right up there with the Jews and anyone from Africa as being some of the unluckiest people in the world. Do you know how I know this? Anytime I've ever watched a movie about Irish history it has been partly inspirational but mostly tragic and depressing. If they weren't such a humorous, good-spirited and loyal people movies about them would be almost unwatchable.
This biographical tale follows the life of Michael Collins (played by Liam Neeson) who organized an uprising against the British Empire for Irish independence. For those of you who aren't very familiar with history, despite how classy the British sound, for the most part they were real sons of bitches for most of their history and ruled the world with an iron fist. This movie shows just how much respect they had for the Irish, very little.
Michael Collins' uprising was the first successful uprising against the British but it led to a controversial agreement that divided Ireland and led to even more violence. Some thought Collins a hero, others a traitor to the cause and this makes him a fascinating character study which Liam Neeson knocks out of the park.
I've always been a fan of Neeson and this just may be his best work. He gives a wonderful performance and supporting actors like Julia Roberts and Aidan Quinn give great performances as well. If you like historical biographies at all you should really check this one out. If you're Irish and have never seen this you need to queue it up right now. This is a really good movie.
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This movie will stream until 4/6/11.
The Standard 5:
Why is it in your queue? I like historical biographies and Liam Neeson is always interesting.
Is it artsy? No.
What stood out the most to you? Neeson's intense performance.
What mood should I be in to watch this movie? Great acting, great story and a bit of violence.
What rating did you give it on Netflix? 4 Stars.
For a long time I did not want to watch this movie because I thought that was Tom Cruise on the poster.
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