Review of '71 (2014) by Paul B — 21 Oct 2014
I found the plot tedious and like the main character, it limped from one scene to another. The scenes just after the explosion on the Shankhill were contrived. We got the message after about five seconds that the soldier was in shock, deaf and confused.
It seemed to go on forever. The best acting I thought came from the young Loyalist lad who was killed in the explosion. As for the captain in charge of the sneaky beaky squad, from personal experience I have never met a serving officer who spoke with a broad accent, with the exception of all the officers portrayed by Sean Bean in Sharpe's Rifles.
The ending was weak and just seemed to fizzle out. This film could have been much better.
This review of '71 (2014) was written by Paul B on 21 Oct 2014.
'71 has generally received very positive reviews.
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