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The Crying Game
1992
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 become friends. After the .. Read more
| Starring | Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Jaye Davidson |
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| Director | Neil Jordan |
| Genres | Drama |
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Virtually ignored on its release, this offbeat tale went on to become a monster hit in America and even earned an Oscar for best original screenplay for writer/director Neil Jordan. It's a beguiling, eccentric blend of romantic drama and political thriller, and at its centre is a charismatic performance from Stephen Rea. He plays an IRA terrorist who flees to London after the botched kidnapping of a British soldier, played somewhat unconvincingly by Forest Whitaker. Ridden with guilt he locates the dead man's former lover (an extraordinary performance from Jaye Davidson that was deservedly rewarded with an Oscar nomination) and finds himself falling in love. After a series of Hollywood flops, this marked a major return to form for Jordan. And the future also looked rosy for Davidson, who won a major role in Stargate but has done little of significance since.
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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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Complex and brilliantly successful examination of matters of identity and gender.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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21 out of 23 people found this review helpful
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 ... more -
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful
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.
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11 out of 15 people found this review helpful
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9 out of 12 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
It starts with a brilliant 20 minutes one on one between Stephen Rea and Forrest Whittaker which is well acted and extremely well written. The action moves to ... more
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21 out of 23 people found this review helpful
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 ... more -
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful
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 ... more -
11 out of 15 people found this review helpful
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
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- suze1958 from Stoke-On-Trent
- Posted 06 Dec 2007 13:25
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9 out of 12 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Jordan's masterpiece
Intelligent, brave, sexy and cool, this is possibly Neil Jordan's crowning achievement.
Part violent thriller, part romantic drama, the ... more -
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
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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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
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 &#... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
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... more
Critics' reviews (3)
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Virtually ignored on its release, this offbeat tale went on to become a monster hit in America and even earned an Oscar for best original screenplay for writer/director Neil Jordan. It's a beguiling, eccentric blend of romantic drama and political thriller, and at its centre is a charismatic performance from Stephen Rea. He plays an IRA terrorist who flees to London after the botched kidnapping of a British soldier, played somewhat unconvincingly by Forest Whitaker. Ridden with guilt he locates the dead man's former lover (an extraordinary performance from Jaye Davidson that was deservedly rewarded with an Oscar nomination) and finds himself falling in love. After a series of Hollywood flops, this marked a major return to form for Jordan. And the future also looked rosy for Davidson, who won a major role in Stargate but has done little of significance since.
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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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Complex and brilliantly successful examination of matters of identity and gender.
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The Crying Game
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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