Bloody Sunday (2002)

Bloody Sunday (2002)

A meticulous and infuriating reconstruction of the 1972 Bogside Massacre in Northern Ireland

7.8

Movie

Ireland, United Kingdom
English, Irish
Drama, History
2002
PAUL GREENGRASS
Allan Gildea, Carmel McCallion, Christopher Villiers
107 min

What it's about

The dramatised story of the Irish civil rights protest march on January 30 1972 which ended in a massacre by British troops.

The take

Filmed in Paul Greengrass' signature documentary style, Bloody Sunday captures one of the worst tragedies in Northern Ireland's recent history with stunning attention to detail and a single-minded focus that most thrillers only dream of having. But this film doesn't dress up its violence with Hollywood flashiness or contrived suspense. Everything is presented in a matter-of-fact way (and over the course of just one day), emphasizing how unjust the balance of power was between the Irish citizens and the British Army. It's a remarkably realistic reenactment that should inspire plenty of angry tears, having already made a mark by winning the prestigious Golden Bear at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival.

Comments

Add a comment

UP NEXT 

UP NEXT 

UP NEXT 

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

A chilling Irish tragicomedy from the director of In Bruges

7.7

Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut (2024)

An informative, artistic, and digestible tribute to the digestive system

7.0

The Breaking Ice (2023)

Three lost souls find a warm connection in this wintry, delicate drama

7.0

Hilary and Jackie (1998)

Two sisters, bound by music, is torn by genius and fame in this tragic, heartwrenching biopic

7.6

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023)

A cynical, but terribly honest portrait of the indignity of modern life

7.9

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

A star-studded and riveting legal drama with a blockbuster feel.

8.1

The Guilty (2018)

A minimalist, razor-sharp thriller that will have you gasping for air.

9.0

Forgotten Love (2023)

The stunning third take of the classic Polish pre-war melodrama

7.7

System Crasher (2019)

A tale of trauma and one of the most talked about movies on Netflix in 2020.

9.0

Breaking the Waves (1996)

Lars von Trier breaks his rules in the tearjerking first film of the Golden Heart trilogy

8.1

Curated by humans, not algorithms.

agmtw logo

© 2024 agoodmovietowatch, all rights reserved.