Veronica Guerin details
| Format: | 18 DVD |
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| Starring: | Gerard McSorley, Joe Hanley, Ciaran Hinds, Barry Barnes, Brenda Fricker, Cate Blanchett, David Murray, Ciarán Hinds |
| Director: | Joel Schumacher |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Studio: | TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO |
| Name | Discs | |
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Veronica Guerin |
18 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 32 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 26 Jan 2004 |
| Main languages: | English, English Audio Description |
| Hearing impaired subtitles: | English |
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Dark and Engaging
By S Little from Kent, England , 02 Feb 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
This film is a 'must see' for everyone. At times exciting, funny and weepy, it is made all the more poignant for being a true story. Superb acting by the ever-talented Cate Blanchett adds to the film's merits. The only downside to watching this film is that it can be slightly depressing - so best not to watch when you're already feeling low!- Was this review helpful to you?
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(245)Inspirational woman played by a wonderful actress
By PaulHappy (142 reviews) , 25 Feb 2013A wonderfully inspiring story - a woman of supreme courage, willing to act during very difficult times. So many take the easier option of doing nothing and yet in spite of danger she stood up for what she believed. Cate Blanchett previously played the part of a strong women - Queen Elizabeth 1 - and here she plays another strong woman in modern times. Well worth a watch - great drama!- Was this review helpful to you?
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A martyr's tale: Veronica Guerin
By 4sallya (3 reviews) , 27 Dec 2012A gutsy film portraying someone who really did lay down her own life for the greater good. I made this film my first choice when I joined Love Film recently, because I'd half seen it on television a few years ago and wanted to see it properly. Its strength comes from a brave performance from Cate Blanchett, some very good acting from the 'baddies' particularly the racehorse owner and the fact that it's based on truth. The weakness (ie 4 stars rather than 5) comes from a script which could have shown more of the investigatory nature of her work; we see Veronica poring over her computer and 'researching' but very few solid examples of this actually come out in the dialogue. The script rests too heavily on inference rather painstaking detail. There is also zero chemistry between Cate and her film husband: they are not convincing as a couple. Overall a thrilling film to watch, especially the first time around.- Was this review helpful to you?
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An inspirational woman and film
By Bobsview (549 reviews) from Gloucestershire , 28 Mar 2012Wow! This is surely a hugely under rated film. A shocking , haunting account of the exceedingly brave woman journalist who fearlessly investigated the Irish drug barons in the 1990s. Yes she behaves increasingly recklessly and taking ever greater risks with her life-but what an inspiration and example of bravery she was. And Cate Blanchett is as superb as ever in the role. Don't miss this film, it is truly excellent.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Great film, poorly received at the time. History will perhaps vindicate.
By Shorty45 (10 reviews) from Wolverhampton , 09 Jan 2012Why was this film not more sucessful? The rehabilitation of SinnFein IRA, and I do not use parentheseson purpose, into a quasi polititcal party with whom the governments of the Irish republic and Great Britain, glossed over the fact that Sinn Fein IRA were in truth a bunch of gangsters who used any end to promote their political ends. Shame on Gerry Adams and Martin McGuiness and many more for allowing this to happen.- Was this review helpful to you?
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a true hero her death was not in vain
By a customer , 01 Sep 2011i take me hat off to this brave lady her death was not in vain she is a brave reporter determined to expose the drugs war that plague inner communities even though she is beaten up had hits put on her life she still carries on but it comes to a tragic end when she is killed because of her stance her death was not in vain as criminals were outed and jailed she is a true hero i take my hat off to her- Was this review helpful to you?
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