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This movie is the very definition of unpredictability. You go into it expecting one thing, namely, nothing special, and that's what you get for the first third or so, but then there's a weird genre shift the likes of which I've never seen in a film b... (read more) This movie is the very definition of unpredictability. You go into it expecting one thing, namely, nothing special, and that's what you get for the first third or so, but then there's a weird genre shift the likes of which I've never seen in a film before that screws with you and keeps screwing with you until you're left shocked and stunned and slowly shaking in a corner. Good stuff.

I'm being vague, but only because I'm trying not to spoil anything. Sure, I could be evil and do so, but nah. All I'll say is, the movie starts out as a kind of dark political thriller, then flips and becomes this romantic suspense story, then flips again and becomes this sort of strange romance/action/suspense/thriller hybrid that defies easy classification.

What appears to be a relatively straightforward narrative completely shatters at one point near the middle of the film, and it's astounding. It completely changes the nature of the story and the characters within it, and the movie becomes so completely and utterly unpredictable that it'll leave you speechless. At least, it did for me.

I had forgotten what it was like to not have even the vaguest idea where a story was going. Most films follow tried and true patterns, and this one sort of does, but not in a way I had ever seen before. It also messes with you emotionally, and, in some ways, ethically. What would you do if you were in the main character's position and something like that happened? It's totally mind bending, and brilliant.

It's also kind of funny at times. And the performances are all pretty good, especially from the main "love interest." No idea how they pulled that off, but they did, and it's great.

The dialogue is a bit stale though, especially at the beginning. And the story at times does get a bit clunky. It's not a perfect film, not that there is such a thing, but this is one of those movies that achieves brilliance almost by accident. Had one or two things been different, it probably would have ended up being a total disaster. Luckily for us, this wasn't the case.

A must see. A truly great, brilliant, mind bending film. Probably one of the best suspense/romance/thrillers ever made. Truly groundbreaking. Not sure how it even got made.

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It's best if you watch this film knowing absolutely nothing about it. It comes pretty close to a masterpiece and is easily in the Top 50 British movies ever made (Technically, it is Irish, but the majority is shot in Lo... (read more) ***MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS***

It's best if you watch this film knowing absolutely nothing about it. It comes pretty close to a masterpiece and is easily in the Top 50 British movies ever made (Technically, it is Irish, but the majority is shot in London)

All the performances are fantastic, especially Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Miranda Richardson and the debutting Jaye Davidson. Neil Jordan's well written script contains some pearls of dialogue and he directs his thriller with some deft touches, maintaining the tension throughout the running time. Thoroughly recommended.

A British soldier is kidnapped by an IRA gang - one of his captors grows to like the soldier and promises to find his girlfriend after the soldier's expected execution. The film was good in parts; the soundtrack and the part played by Jaye Davidson ... (read more) A British soldier is kidnapped by an IRA gang - one of his captors grows to like the soldier and promises to find his girlfriend after the soldier's expected execution. The film was good in parts; the soundtrack and the part played by Jaye Davidson (and no I didn't see the twist coming) were both excellent, but was let down by an unbelievable plot and I didn't believe for one moment that the 'lovers' were in love, which made the plot even more unlikely.

Domn shit that is wack!!!!