The Devil's Own

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Charlotte A @CharlieA Jan 22 An alltime classic about the forever and still, though at present less violent, ongoing conflict between Catholics/Nationalists and Protestants/Unionists in Northern Ireland who want to belong to different countries and governments....at least with us Europeans it resonates very much, as we grew up hearing about this violent conflict almost everyday ...for decades..........we do not always choose who we are... See more Corey S @sinn10304 Sep 27 Meandering and thin on substance. A fat man could fit through the plot holes in this stinker. See more Deb C Sep 9 I’m shocked at the dismal RT ratings for this outstanding movie. I not only love it in general, but I think both Ford and Pitt do a fabulous job overcoming their real-time and deep differences during what was reportedly a mess of a shoot. The script was continually scrapped due to Ford’s insistence that his part be enlarged, though he signed on to an original (completed) script that had him in a far more supporting role. Though the making of the movie sounds chaotic at best (and I can appreciate Pitt’s frustration with Ford’s unrestrained ego), the end product is coherent, full of suspense and has some real surprises. The women are all excellent in their support, as is Treat Williams as a menacing bad guy made all the more terrifying because he never raises his voice. His scenes with Pitt crackle with tension. See more Oscar A May 25 Buena si, excelente no! me gusto si. See more Michael S @mstrocko 11/26/2024 This is a movie that would've benefitted from some paring down. There's too many threads, none of which are really developed. As a result, the film is muddled but watchable. See more Blu B 11/01/2024 It's not so much convuluted or incoherent as it is just meandering, unfocused for 60% of the runtime, and boring. The subject matter was done better in movies like Patriot Games, Bloody Sunday or In the Name of the Father from around this time. The real problem is the editing and pacing just aren't that good and everything else direction wise is just very ok. Once Pitt arrives in NYC it feels like stuff just happens. Bonding with Ford, Ford as a cop, the family, Pitt's relationship with Megan, the robbery, his partner shooting the guy in the back, other stuff that isn't important, all feels like it never connects together and just very boring. Ford & Pitt are alright but man they really don't get much chance of a cat and mouse game and most of the scenes with them are very restrained. They suprisngly don't have that much chemistry together which was suprising. Once he realizes he is a terrorist though it does pick up, get more focused, and become more of what you would expect. But again the direrction is just basic and the lighting half the time is very bland. The music is super boring and forgettable too despite having a Irish sounding theme lots of times. It very much reminds me a bit of something like The Siege where the premis is a great idea but it just fails and misuses it's assets at it's disposal completely for a multitude of reasons. Most people should skip this. there is way better films for these actors, the director, and the subject matter. See more Read all reviews

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