Review of In the Name of the Father (1993) by Tony P — 11 May 2008
Very gripping. I never knew I could amass so much hatred for The Man, until I saw this film. The story is historically evident of the potential cruelty of the government, foreign and domestic. It's an inciteful look at the feuding between the United Kingdom and IRA, as well as the fully-automatic oppression of the hippie movement.
What is so riveting about Gerry Conlon's story is that the combined qualities of his lifestyle and Irish heritage was, in the eyes of Parliament, enough to convict him as an IRA terrorist. Day-Lewis gives a profound performance as the wrongfully imprisoned Conlon.
Pete Postlethwaite also plays a great character. His portrayal is completely unique, internalized, powerful in a way I've never seen. Sheridan's directing is so sublte and original; he generates drama with the simplest of nuances, and the expert presentation of human behavior.
Painful, uplifiting, darkly comic at times, a very emotional ride. Also packs a great soundtrack.
This review of In the Name of the Father (1993) was written by Tony P on 11 May 2008.
In the Name of the Father has generally received very positive reviews.
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