North Country Reviews

1989 USA - Dark Ages

A moving film, very well acted, demonstrates why the USA should concentrate on sorting out their own backyard rather than poking their noses in elsewhere around the world. This film is based on true events which happened as recently as1989, I wonder how many of the other 49 are still entrenched in the dark ages, I can certainly think one or two. Sit back with a good bottle of wine, enjoy the movie, and celebrate the fact that you are not American!!

North Country my review

I would like too say that this is a great film about the struggles of some tough woman working in what is viewed as a mans world.

Good actresses and actors that gave there all to their respective parts.

Is based on a true story and would suggest that you all give it ago!! You will be surprised at how engrossed you become watching the film.

Also watch the extra's to see the real woman and all about their struggle!!!!!

Moving

Very moving and shocking story, well acted by Charlize Theron. Sean Bean in a better small roll than of recent (he gets into quite a lot of films at the moment) with also Woody Harrelson as her lawyer. You could not amagine such blatent and cruel sexual harrasment could happen in a workplace, even before legislation came out.

A story of a womans struggle against overwhelming male wrong doings from her childhood until her fight back in the courts to help protect women in her mining employer.

Very gripping

Fantastic Film

Amazing film with great climax - particularly watching Bobby Sharp (Jeremy Renner) crack under cross-examination as he realises he can't escape the part he played in Josey's past.

Also a great title soundtrack from Gustavo Santoolalla.

Better than Anticipated

I wasn't expecting a great deal from this movie, but actually it's really very good. A harrowing tale of sexual discrimination is enhanced by showing us the effect of discrimination and abuse on a family.

The cinal scene in court was over the top, but otherwise this film i highly recommended.

[Highly rated reviewer]

ok afternoon film

I can't believe this was shown at the cinemas!

its not a film suited for the big screen,but really suited for a channel 5 afternoon viewing.

The story wasn't gripping,characters we don't care about,some fine actors wasted in their roles,woody harrelson,frances mcdormand,sissy spacek,sean bean,come on this should have been much much better than this.

And their isn't even a great courthouse climax where the women win their case.

This must sit alongside those other misfire drama movies,that promise alot but deliver little.

its ok but it ain't right!

A great sense of justice

This was an exceptional film. Excellently cast and sensitively performed.

Inspiring and Heart-felt Drama

Based on a true story this tale of a fight for respect and freedom from sexual harassment really hits home. Excellent acting by Charlize Theron as the woman brave enough to stand up for her rights.

Well worth watching, an inspiring and heart-felt drama.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Didn't watch all of this

Sorry - a bit too bleak and harsh for us at this time in our lives. Watched a bit of it but didn't want to carry on with it

Excellent

Loved this film. New from the start it was going to be good. Very well acted by Charlize Theron. What these women had to put up with was disgusting. Very moving at times, had me in tears. I would definitely recommend this. Well worth two hours of anyones time.