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The rise and fall of one of the most important and controversial figures in Ireland's struggle for independence is chronicled in this biographical drama. In 1916, the British government ruled Ireland with a firm and cruel hand, as they had for 700 years. When a group of Irish rebels staged a six-day siege at Dublin's General .. Read more

Starring	Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts
Director	Neil Jordan
Genres	Drama

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  A grand historical!
  
  Set in the early 1900s it is a gritty historical which depicts the eventual formation of the IRA that was born from an nation's struggle for identity ... read more »
  
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  - David T
  - New Forest, Hampshire
  - 26 Jul 2004 at 13:39
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  The comic strip presents, 'The troubles'
  
  Woefully close to being a 'comic strip presents' production.
  
  Firstly, if you're going to make a film about Ireland - why not cast Irish ... read more »
  
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- - hrhpod
  - 32 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 07 Feb 2012 at 12:48
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  Accents Prevail!!
  
  Liam Neeson and Aidan Quinn were both fabulous in this very entertaining film. Well acted and one I would watch
  
  again!!
  
  I also thought the... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
  - 181 reviews
  - Rochester, Kent
  - 18 Dec 2011 at 09:55
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  excellent
  
  Excellent portrayal of the conflict leading to the independence of Ireland. The 'troubles' that split families and also the loyalties of those actually ... read more »
  
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  - N Ireland
  - 26 Nov 2011 at 13:57
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  Michael Collins
  
  Michael Collins
  
  Fantastic film depicting the rise and fall of one of Ireland most controversial IRA founders. A star studded cast - Aidan Quinn, ... read more »
  
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- - ian3
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  - Salisbury
  - 20 Nov 2011 at 16:19
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  Poor Accents - Great Subject
  
  Except for the accents being rather poor this is an excellent, gripping film. Neeson is fantastic as usual however I was less impressed with Rickman's ... read more »
  
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- - Tebor123
  - 4 reviews
  - 17 Oct 2011 at 11:13
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  fantastic film
  
  yet another film with liam in, very interesting, made me want to google the real events and find out the history behind the stroy of the film, definately well ... read more »
  
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- - hotchops
  - 30 reviews
  - 13 Oct 2011 at 13:19
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  Propaganda at its Best
  
  Julia Roberts accent = poor
  
  Alan Rickmans accent = poor
  
  Factually inaccurate in parts. Almost comes across as Irish propaganda.
  
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  - 17 Aug 2011 at 17:47
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  - 3
  a must watch movie
  
  a must watch movie just amazing great acting.
  
  one of Liam Neeson best movies would say better then taken
  
  this is a movie you should watch
  
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  - 13 Aug 2011 at 19:29
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  michael collins
  
  love this film,very interested in irish history ,the scene in croke park was the only dissapointment as this was incorrect,as regards the armoured truck ... read more »
  
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- - bobbyrobert
  - 3 reviews
  - 10 Jun 2011 at 14:49
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  Worth the watch
  
  The only film where I have ever broken down and cried - Michael Collins is my favourite hero, I was even born on the 60th anniversary of his death!!! Liam ... read more »
  
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- - Hondo
  - 24 reviews
  - Isle of Skye
  - 11 Apr 2011 at 11:54
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  A grand historical!
  
  Set in the early 1900s it is a gritty historical which depicts the eventual formation of the IRA that was born from an nation's struggle for identity ... read more »
  
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  - David T
  - New Forest, Hampshire
  - 26 Jul 2004 at 13:39
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  Michael Collins
  
  This film can be watched as an enthralling drama particularly for those having little prior knowledge of the events portrayed or as a recreated piece of history... read more »
  
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- - philjb
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  - Bromsgrove
  - 02 Mar 2005 at 13:31
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  Moving
  
  Brilliant, I was moved by this film, i didnt even know this all happened
  
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  - Newcastle, England
  - 09 Aug 2007 at 18:49
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  Some of the reviewers here are Irish for Heaven's sake! One of the most embarrasingly hollywood-ised films on this subject. Liam Neeson tries to capture the... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Michael Collins
  
  This film was a lot more intresting than I thought it was going to be, plus it also filled a gap in my historical knowledge. Well worth watching.
  
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  - Stoke-on-Trent
  - 06 Apr 2010 at 17:49
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  Liam Neeson is ...
  
  Liam Neeson is brilliant, this movie captures the struggle for independence and the subsequent civil war beautifully....one to watch over again
  
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- - Tina#46
  - LONDON
  - 08 Nov 2004 at 09:39
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  Brilliant dramatisation of the life of Michael Collins
  
  This is one the landmarks in film history: well researched, dramatised and acted, with very few liberties taken. It quite faithfully records Michael Collins'... read more »
  
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- - Stephen Whitehead
  - Sticklepath, Devon
  - 20 Jan 2006 at 09:54
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  Not many laughs
  
  Serious and reasonably balanced account of the life of Irish revolutionary. Central role well played by Liam Neeson and Alan Rickman suitably shifty as de ... read more »
  
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  - Co Durham
  - 12 Aug 2004 at 21:38
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  brilliant
  
  this was such a good film a real eye opener.
  
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  - liverpool England
  - 14 Feb 2005 at 23:05
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  Highly recomended!
  
  Entertaining and educational!
  
  Acting was top notch!
  
  Very few dodgy accents!
  
  Get it rented!
  
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  - 24 May 2005 at 16:35

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  The rise and fall of one of the most important and controversial figures in Ireland's struggle for independence is chronicled in this biographical drama. In 1916, the British government ruled Ireland with a firm and cruel hand, as they had for 700 years. When a group of Irish rebels staged a six-...