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Apr 26, 2022dsw3914 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Very intense and interesting. As someone below said, I don't know enough about this part of history to understand much about the conflict but if real life was anything like this movie, it was a bad time for a lot of people. British vs…
Mar 04, 2021lavasushi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well that’s sad. The British certainly are angry. Great cast. Beautiful Scenery. I learned some about Irish history that I still don't understand.
Mar 11, 2020voisjoe1_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Irish War of Independence is told through a tale of fictional characters. Lots of mayhem, blood letting, backstabbing, treachery. Great cinematography. Even has an Irish Cain and Abel, Nazi Brownshirt type action. Directed by socialist…
Jan 12, 2017ba_library rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I do not know enough about Irish history to understand this film. Takes place in 1920 when Ireland is fighting for independence from Britain. Starts with violent British troops harassing the Irish and the local Irish forming up…
Jul 14, 2016re_discover rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I couldn't get into "The Wind That Shakes the Barley". There was no character development.
Apr 28, 2016coasting rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Superb. The violent activities of the Black and Tans, who were recruited from the Glasgow slums, and the British army, were shown in distressing detail. As inevitable, the clashes after the amnesty which saw the birth of the IRA, caused…
Jan 25, 2016bitsysmom rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great story about the Irish freedom fighters and their struggle against the Black and Tan and the British government. Great story. Great acting. I loved it.
Jan 07, 2016RainbowRabbit rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great story with realistic acting. I wish that there had been subtitles for the hearing impaired, as the accent was strong at times.
Nov 08, 2015Monolith rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An extremely moving representation of Ireland's David taking on England's Goliath only one century ago. An outstanding film.
Nov 03, 2015livpositiv rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie of the Irish aspiration for Independence set in 1919-1921. I find it hypocritical of the post-WW1 British government, having just fought off it's German aggressors, to feel so righteous in crushing any Irish claim for…
Mar 30, 2015JackPurcell rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie set in a time of great turmoil when the British could still lord it over people all over the planet [and did].
Dec 30, 2014IV27HUjg rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was impressed with the acting & history (which is very confusing.) I did have to turn on subtitles very quickly while into first 10 minutes.
Jan 08, 2014ameliepeace rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
No matter what --- Don't let the politics divide the families. It's just not worth it!!!
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Dec 01, 2013Green_Bird_203 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great masterpiece. The story's theme is universal and timeless.
Nov 08, 2012akirakato rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
"The Wind That Shakes the Barley" is an Irish ballad written by Robert Dwyer Joyce (1836–1883). The song is written from the perspective of a doomed young Wexford rebel who is about to sacrifice his relationship with his loved one and…
Oct 03, 2012fictionrules rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this historically themed movie about the conflict in Ireland. Now I get the problem between the Protestants and Catholics. Of course, it's England's fault!!
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Sep 23, 2012aaa5756 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very well done movie. A pleasure to watch. I would recommend this movie for all to see. No fast forwarding on this one. A++ DVD
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Feb 13, 2012SDxray rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This movie opened my eyes to the IRA - British Empire conflict in a way that was enlightening. As a child, I always remember growing up thinking the IRA were nothing but terrorists, but you see the Irish Roman Catholics in a new light. It…
Feb 19, 2011McIndoo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a very powerful story, well acted and very emotional at times... the ending will break your heart!
Sep 27, 2010mkyj rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great natural acting and an absorbing story.
Mar 10, 2010NickCR rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This film made me want to learn more about the history behind it. The story was very good. The final 10 minutes were shocking and hard to watch, but that is what makes this such a good movie.