Jim Sheridan & Daniel Day-Lewis make magnificent cinema together. 'My Left Foot' and 'In The Name Of The Father' were amongst the finest films of their time. 'The Boxer' which is their third collaboration together, is a yet another winner from this duo.
'The Boxer' tells the story of two lovers, who are separated in violent world. The Screenplay basically centers on the life of a boxer and former Provisional IRA Volunteer, who is trying to "go straight" after his release from prison.
The film begins slow, but gathers momentum post 30-minutes. The second hour is superb. The Screenplay is dark and hard-hitting. Jim Sheridan has directed the film with absolute understanding. Cinematography by Chris Menges is perfect. Editing is passable.
Performance-Wise: Daniel Day-Lewis is remarkable, yet again. The Oscar-Winner plays a Boxer with unmatchable ease. Emily Watson is awesome. Brian Cox is good. Ken Stott & Gerard McSorley are fine.
On the whole, A Very Well Made Film, that surely deserves a watch. Recommended!
'The Boxer' tells the story of two lovers, who are separated in violent world. The Screenplay basically centers on the life of a boxer and former Provisional IRA Volunteer, who is trying to "go straight" after his release from prison.
The film begins slow, but gathers momentum post 30-minutes. The second hour is superb. The Screenplay is dark and hard-hitting. Jim Sheridan has directed the film with absolute understanding. Cinematography by Chris Menges is perfect. Editing is passable.
Performance-Wise: Daniel Day-Lewis is remarkable, yet again. The Oscar-Winner plays a Boxer with unmatchable ease. Emily Watson is awesome. Brian Cox is good. Ken Stott & Gerard McSorley are fine.
On the whole, A Very Well Made Film, that surely deserves a watch. Recommended!