Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 132 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Thriller, History
✓ Stars: Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts
✓ Director: Elliot Goldenthal, Cliff Robinson, Josie MacAvin, Chris Menges, Stephen Woolley
The Michael Collins (1996) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Michael Collins (1996) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Michael Collins (1996) is staring with Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Elliot Goldenthal, Cliff Robinson, Josie MacAvin, Chris Menges, Stephen Woolley juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.