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By Rick Groen (1,350) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 28 Sep 2014

This is a war film with an anti-epic feel, best when it forgoes the forced march of plot to hunker down in the trenches of our flawed humanity…

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By Ajai K (45) on 18 Aug 2014

Despite the fact that Anglo-Irish relations are probably better now than they have ever been the truth about Britain's history in Ireland is…

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By Tor M (646) on 20 Jul 2014

Bleak, uncompromising, like most of Loach's work, beautifully told through Irish eyes…

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By Aaron M (1,334) on 27 May 2014

This film is really great. It gives a perspective of Irish history that is rarely put on the screen…

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By Spangle (1,205) on 30 Apr 2014

The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a war film that is far more than your typical war film…

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By Marvin B (403) on 21 Apr 2014

A very great film. I've never been a Cillian Murphy fan but he was amazing as the lead in this movie…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 09 Mar 2014

Ken Loach shoehorns socialism even less subtly than usual into the tentatively accurate story of Irish Republicanism…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 05 Mar 2014

The vicious clamor the film occasioned in the U.K…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 25 Feb 2014

Great acting wonderful cinematography and overall a great product…

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By Marta Barber (91) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 28 Jan 2014

The Wind that Shakes the Barley is a multi-layered story, and the more you see those different aspects, the more you'll enjoy the film…

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 31 Dec 2013

Solid stuff from Loach as one would expect…

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By Andy P (1,510) on 17 Nov 2013

Cillian Murphy is impressive as Damien O'Donovan in Ken Loach's portrayal of life in Ireland in 1920 under British rule and the problems caused…

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By John B (4,244) on 02 Nov 2013

Another valuable addition to the 'Irish struggle' set of films that now span the length of the British occupation of Ireland…

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By Sharath K (5) on 13 Oct 2013

Probably one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen.. One of the best movies on Irish conflicts. If nothing, watch it for Cillian Murphy…

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By Allen G (306) on 05 Oct 2013

Terrifically acted, well-written and filled with genuine ambition- it's a strong film for sure…

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By Lucas Z (76) on 29 Sep 2013

A very solid and enjoyable film. I was thoroughly surprised at just how much I enjoyed this one…

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By Andres G (473) on 26 Sep 2013

Intense drama about Ireland's independence from the UK and the ultimate reasons for the need of freedom…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 16 Aug 2013

Count on Ken Loach to speak truth to power -- this is his major theme over the years, whether he is depicting working class life in Britain…

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By Dean C (88) on 25 Jun 2013

A sobering film that portrays the grim realities of revolution; they're nothing like the romantic ideal we have in our heads--they're bloody,…

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By Conall M (9) on 27 May 2013

Interesting and informative to a point. Tries to cover too much history in the allotted two hours. Works best if you already know the story…

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