Review of Crossing the Line (1990) by Cameron J — 16 Jan 2013
The Big Man (US title 'Crossing the Line') directed by David Leland. Starring Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley and Billy Connolly. Film's score was composed by Italian legendary music-composer Ennio Morricone. The film is based on the book by William McIlvanney. This film is also the one of Hugh Grant's early performances.
Scottish miner (Liam Neeson) is unemployed during a union strike, unable to support his family. In desperate need of the money he accepts an offer made by a Glasgow gangster to fight in an illegal bare-knuckle boxing match.
Here comes one of my top-favorite actors Liam Neeson again. The movie touches on rigid and compelling plot of the need of survival on accounts of one's family. Who else to portray such macho-man character than Liam Neeson - he was a perfect choice, although short of dialogues, the offers abundance of stick-out scenes. A good movie that can be watched on any Fridays.
This review of Crossing the Line (1990) was written by Cameron J on 16 Jan 2013.
Crossing the Line has generally received mixed reviews.
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