27/31
During that time, Rea appeared in the film for which he is arguably best known in the US: the 1992 romantic thriller The Crying Game
Synopsis
Spanning four tumultuous decades during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, the real-life Dolours Price was married for two decades (1983-2003) to Irish actor Stephen Rea. In that film, Rea plays Fergus, a very reluctant and ambiguous member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) – the same organization that Price was associated with for many years.
It is probably the best piece of media I have ever seen!
It is a masterpiece of storytelling and direction, with character development that is brilliantly crafted and portrayed. Having grown up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, I can attest to the fact that the imagery, brutality and pain are very real.
I would give it six stars if I could
The acting is excellent, and the director should be commended for turning an incredible storybook into a cinematic masterpiece! It ranks with Breaking Bad and The Shawshank Redemption.
It’s definitely a must-see!
It brought me to tears several times, and after it ended I had to leave my house around midnight and drive around town just to calm down from the emotional impact.