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Summary: A captivating and moving story
Review: The story is great! This movie really depicts the struggle of one man's quest to try to live in a world ruled by conflict. The acting is superb and the dialog and chemistry will keep you intrigued.
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Summary: A Day-Lewis in the life
Review: This film passed through our shores largely unnoticed, which is a shame, because Jim Sheridan's third foray with Daniel Day-Lewis is as capable and rewarding (if not as technically brilliant) as their first two ("In The Name Of The Father", "My Left Foot").For one thing, the direction and editing is superb. There are a number of deleted scenes that probably should have been left in to complete the lack of continuity between some of the characters' relationships; particularly the prison scene between Maggie and her husband (they talk about 'prisoner's wives' but we never see the prisoners). That being said, the score is also a bit weak at times, but the film looks crisp and clear, the sound is flawless, and the commentary (particularly Sheridan's) is worth sitting through at least once. Day-Lewis (recently robbed of a much-deserved Oscar for "Gangs Of New York) is in top form here; thoroughly believeable as Danny "Danny Boy" Flynn. Emily Watson and Brian Cox are reliable as always, but from start to finish, this is Day-Lewis' show.
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Summary: One of Day-Lewis' best...
Review: This is a great film and I've watched it several times. The photography is stunning. The musical score is brilliant. The characters are believable and endearing. The film does not take sides except to say "Enough!" Enough bloodshed. Enough hatred. Enough poverty. Northern Ireland has had enough. Daniel Day Lewis and Emily Watson give stellar performances. I saw Emily Watson in "Breaking the Waves" which I did not understand at all, but I did recognize a fine actress. I've seen all of Daniel Day Lewis' films--even his early releases. This is one of my favorite DDL films--a difficult choice as he has made so many excellent films. The supporting cast is composed of first class actors. The scenes are terribly realistic. I still jump when a bomb explodes early in the movie, and the boxing scenes are fabulous. (In the fifties I was a fan of Carmine Basilio, so I know what the real thing looks like.) The contrast of stark, war-torn Belfast with tenacious individuals attempting to lead relatively normal lives--marrying, having children, teaching day-school, mopping floors, is heart-rending. Who wouldn't root for peace? Those who have taken one side or the other in this awful conflict might not appreciate the neutrality of the film. That is the whole point. Most of the Irish are fed up and want to get on with their lives. I thought the coincidence of the film release with the current peace process effort was grand.
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Summary: One of this year's best stories on film.
Review: This movie does a marvelous job of telling a story of ordinary people living in the war-zone that is Belfast. You see how the conflict has irrepairably ruined lives, and yet people still carry on, not because they are heroes, but because there simply isn't anything else to be done. As I watched the story unfold I kept wondering how could things get worse, and then when they did, would it ever get better. Yet things do get a little better, and the characters arrive at their destination exactly as they should. This is a slow, muted, understated story which held my attention probably because the acting at all levels is powerful. It reminded me in some ways of The Deerhunter, which was another movie not specifically a war story, but yet about a war that affected the characters' destinies radically. (The two also have much the same level of great performances.) Like that movie, The Boxer will stay with me for a long time.
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Summary: Excellant Cast Very Good Story
Review: This Movie Was O ne Of The Best I Have Ever Seen. Daniel-Day Lewis Is One Of My Favorites.Story Holds Your Interest From Start To Finish. Boxing Scenes Are Really Life like.A Can't Miss Movie
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Summary: Daniel Day Lewis and Emily Watson are extraordinary
Review: together. Their love scenes are some of the most honest, intelligent and erotic ever filmed. Watson plays a woman I can actually identify with, as well as respect--which is a rarity. And, although this film isn't nearly as great as the two previous Sheridan-Day Lewis collaborations, both of them do things we've never seen before. It is one of the few films in recent years that is definitely worth watching, and can be recommended to friends, with a good conscience.
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