Review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) by Andrew H — 18 Oct 2009
One of the better Northern Ireland movies, Fifty Dead Men Walking tells the true stroy of Martin McGartland, an informant for the British government working inside the Irish Republican Army. Martin (21's Jim Sturgess) starts out on the streets, attracting attention of Fergus (Ben Kingsley), a handler for the British Special Branch.
Because of his enthuasiasm and his ironically trustworthy nature, Martin moves higher through the ranks of the IRA. But enough police arrests and enough bombings gone wrong spark suspicions and the spotlight goes on Martin, forcing his family into danger and his true identity at risk.
Sturgess, a young rising star, is superb in his challenging role and Ben Kingsley, as ever, is finely suited for his role as Martin's only friend and ally. Fifty Dead Men Walking is a suspenseful political thriller with a great story, marking it as one of the best IRA-driven films ever.
This review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) was written by Andrew H on 18 Oct 2009.
Fifty Dead Men Walking has generally received positive reviews.
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