Review of The Crying Game (1992) by Sweetly Dreaming — 02 Jun 2008
This is a masterful examination of identity, of who one is and who one really wants to be. It's an exploration of relationships, of being unable to get what you want, of how strong love can be. For a British film, this is outstanding, using the locations of grey Northern Ireland and murky, seedy London to marvellous effect.
But the best thing about this film is the acting, with the quartet of main characters perfectly embodied by their respective actors, particularly Stephen Rea's unsure Fergus and Jaye Davidson's vulnerable Dil.
A taut, punchy thriller with profound questions about love, violence and trust, just about overcoming the misjudged and unnecessary final scene.
This review of The Crying Game (1992) was written by Sweetly Dreaming on 02 Jun 2008.
The Crying Game has generally received very positive reviews.
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