Review of Michael Collins (1996) by Ethan R — 06 Jun 2009

Great historical film about the uprise aginst the British in Ireland.

This review of Michael Collins (1996) was written by Ethan R on 06 Jun 2009.

Michael Collins has generally received positive reviews.

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Liam Neeson's portrayal is as close to the flesh and blood of Mick Collins as our generation will ever see…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 08 Jul 2016

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By Scott F (708) on 29 Feb 2012

I enjoy it for the story, but it's actually a little dry and not nearly dynamic or dramatic enough…

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By Zach T (240) on 23 Dec 2012

Very good film. Liam Neeson is simply fantastic in this movie…

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This Neil Jordan take on the famous Irish Nationalist revolutionary and IRA founder Michael Collins is highly romanticised, and critics were…

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Michael Collins is s standard biopic. I watched it for the cast and because its a Neil Jordan film…

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By Marc G (404) on 20 Oct 2012

A very well done film by a fantastic director. Liam Neeson is is superb as Michael Collins…

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