Review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) by Elaine M — 09 Apr 2008

Wha a film! make u angry with every second!

This review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) was written by Elaine M on 09 Apr 2008.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley has generally received very positive reviews.

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Could be much better if Ken Loach didn't make it a Marxist propaganda piece; nonetheless, the film blends in well with the Irish bardic traditions…

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Pretty decent period piece with an engaging story and decent acting. I just don't think it was wildly memorable…

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