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The Crying Game Reviews

1992

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In this successful psychological thriller, a reluctant agent of the Irish Republican Army discovers that some people just aren't who you expect them to be. Fergus (Stephen Rea) is an IRA volunteer who, despite personal misgivings, takes part in the kidnapping of a black British soldier, Jody (Forest Whitaker), stationed in .. Read more

Starring	Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Jaye Davidson
Director	Neil Jordan
Genres	Drama

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- Drunk at a South Armagh fairground, black British soldier Jody (Whitaker) is abducted by the IRA and held hostage on a... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
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- - 27
  - 5
  One of the best British films
  
  The British Film Industry has always been a bit hit or miss. This film is a definite hit.
  
  Just about everyone knows the twist in the film, but even ... read more »
  
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  - a customer
  - Uxbridge
  - 27 Mar 2004 at 16:59
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- - 0
  - 1
  It will surprise you and open your mind
  
  It starts as a thriller then goes on as a romance to finish... well it's hard to describe but you got to watch this film.
  
  From the start you can ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Chantal
  - 1022 reviews
  - London
  - 05 Mar 2011 at 20:44
- - 0
  - 0
  takes me back in time
  
  this film is a real classic for me ira soldiers kidnap a british soldiers and hold hil hostage he gets kiled the rest of the gang get shot but ine escapes ... read more »
  
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- 910146
- - a customer
  - London
  - 31 Jul 2010 at 18:08
- - 2
  - 0
  Great Movie
  
  A good story that has a simple plot line, although the movie itself contains a number of surprises and twists that will keep you watching right to the end. ... read more »
  
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- 901318
- - Hisnibs
  - 7 reviews
  - Bootle
  - 25 Jun 2010 at 20:54
- - 2
  - 2
  What's the fuss all about?
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  I really wanted to like this film. I'm told it's a modern classic but I can't for the life of me figure out why. Look out for spoilers below.read more »
  
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- 893129
- - smirker
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 21 May 2010 at 17:38
- - 0
  - 0
  Wonderful touching movie, spellbinding characters!
  
  Before you watch this movie don't even read the synopsis just sit back and wait for it to suck you in and take you on a wonderful journey. The script of ... read more »
  
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- 877051
- - thebanished
  - 17 reviews
  - UK
  - 26 Mar 2010 at 19:11
- - 0
  - 0
  The Crying Game.
  
  We were very disappointed with this film, as we usually love British films. Still, it is worth a watch, and the acting is very very good.
  
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  - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
  - 20 Mar 2010 at 10:36
- - 0
  - 0
  Moving piece of film work
  
  Even though I had seen this film once before it was very moving. Kept my attention throughout. What happened to Jaye Davison who plays Dil?
  
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  - Nottingham, England
  - 13 Feb 2010 at 15:25
- - 0
  - 0
  Good
  
  Although the film is dated and cheesy in parts there is an original story and generally an enjoyable film
  
  However, I still prefer breakfast on pluto... read more »
  
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- - Randomfilmbuff
  - 327 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Feb 2010 at 01:21
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  - 0
  The Crying Game 1992
  
  Seen from the perspective of one who lost family in the Irish troubles of the 1970's and before, it was difficult at first to connect with the characters ... read more »
  
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- - Mystical1
  - 3 reviews
  - Nottingham
  - 01 Dec 2009 at 00:26
- - 0
  - 0
  Great twist!
  
  I have reviewed this film several times on here but for some reason it keeps playing up so sorry but i'm going to give a shortened version of my review!read more »
  
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  - Nottingham
  - 01 Jun 2009 at 16:18
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- - 27
  - 5
  One of the best British films
  
  The British Film Industry has always been a bit hit or miss. This film is a definite hit.
  
  Just about everyone knows the twist in the film, but even ... read more »
  
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- 3798
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Uxbridge
  - 27 Mar 2004 at 16:59
- - 14
  - 2
  A brit flick, not a chick flick...
  
  This movie is different. If you are open minded and can cope with 107 minutes of quality british drama then it's a must see.
  
  In brief an ... read more »
  
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- - x7rmd
  - Surrey
  - 25 Feb 2005 at 15:52
- - 11
  - 6
  WARNING
  
  This film is Pro I.R.A.
  
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- - Tony Martin
  - Croydon
  - 12 May 2007 at 08:52
- - 9
  - 0
  pants? (warning contains spoilers)
  
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  s/he should have kept them on! Seriously, this film is an interesting idea, but BADLY flawed with the main weakness being incredible leaps in the plot .. like ... read more »
  
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- - suze1958
  - 30 reviews
  - Stoke-On-Trent
  - 06 Dec 2007 at 13:25
- - 9
  - 3
  Great drama
  
  This film was more topical when it was made, as things seem to have improved over the last few years. Some IRA terrorists mess up the kidnapping of a British ... read more »
  
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- - Hoffa
  - Lincolnshire, UK
  - 23 May 2004 at 03:41
- - 5
  - 1
  Jordan's masterpiece
  
  Intelligent, brave, sexy and cool, this is possibly Neil Jordan's crowning achievement.
  
  Part violent thriller, part romantic drama, the ... read more »
  
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- - ThursdayNext
  - Warwickshire
  - 31 Mar 2005 at 15:14
- - 4
  - 0
  Suddenly - one helluva film
  
  This is one of those rare films without a single unnecessary scene, taut dialogue without a word wasted, and actors to do the whole thing justice. Add to that ... read more »
  
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- 330260
- - milnerv
  - Dorset
  - 09 Apr 2005 at 08:09
- - 4
  - 0
  Unmissable story about human relationships
  
  One of the best films I have seen. There was a lot of hype when it first came out and some criticism that it portayed the IRA in a good light, so I have waited... read more »
  
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- - Alison Hart
  - Beaconsfield
  - 22 Jan 2008 at 13:50
- - 3
  - 0
  When you know the ...
  
  When you know the twist, you view the film in a different light, but the first time I saw this It was a bit of a shocker.
  
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- 35937
- - Sandra#5
  - MAIDSTONE
  - 15 May 2004 at 11:09
- - 3
  - 0
  Unusual entertainment?
  
  I'd heard good things from some about this movie but didn't know what to expect; barely remembering some of the reviews I'd read in the Press, I &#... read more »
  
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- 341005
- - AndyPB
  - Hampshire
  - 16 Jul 2005 at 12:35

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- The Crying Game - Blu-ray
  
  This highly original film put screenwriter/director Neil Jordan on the international map. The story begins at a carnival in Ireland with British soldier Jody (Forest Whitaker) kidnapped by IRA terrorists Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Fergus (Stephen Rea). Fergus is assigned to guard Jody, and they ...

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- The Crying Game
  
  In this successful psychological thriller, a reluctant agent of the Irish Republican Army discovers that some people just aren't who you expect them to be. Fergus (Stephen Rea) is an IRA volunteer who, despite personal misgivings, takes part in the kidnapping of a black British soldier, Jody (...