Review of Bloody Sunday (2002) by Jon H — 15 Nov 2012

Plays out almost like a documentary with the shaky camera shots, bringing the panic and horror of one fateful day to life.

This review of Bloody Sunday (2002) was written by Jon H on 15 Nov 2012.

Bloody Sunday has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Mark S (2,772) on 10 Dec 2011

Red letter date for the troubles in Northern Ireland. Hand held camera lends a documentary like feel. Recommended…

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By Alistair H (24) on 12 Mar 2017

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 22 May 2017

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By William T (472) on 02 Oct 2012

Intense, powerful and very well acted. Bloody Sunday really leaves you dazed and confused as if you had been there, on this horrific day…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 23 Feb 2016

A bit of clumsiness in editing and action is forgiven. It ends up pretty effective. I don't get why people hate shakey-cam so much…

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A fascinating yet very subjective piece of filmmaking…

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By Zack B (668) on 07 Oct 2013

It's great, it feels like a document, but that DAMN CAMERA IS SO NAUSEATINGLY SHAKY. If shaky cameras drive you insane like me, avoid this, seriously…

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By Ryan G (1,232) on 19 Jan 2012

Brilliant, one of the finest films ever made, a history lesson that should not be avoided…

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By Lori B (339) on 11 Aug 2015

It's an amazing piece of work this film and to think it was produced for British television is even more astounding…

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