Movie No. 49 (2015): IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER
In the Name of the Father (1993)
Director: Jim Sheridan
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Emma Thompson, Pete Postlewaite
Based on a true story, the movie is about the so-called Guildford Four, who were falsely accused or used as scapegoats in the desperate war against the IRAs by the London police force who were pressured to carry out convictions. One of the four is a petty thief, Gerry Conlon. But things get complicated when even his truly innocent father and relatives got implicated in the case.
Director: Jim Sheridan
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Emma Thompson, Pete Postlewaite
Based on a true story, the movie is about the so-called Guildford Four, who were falsely accused or used as scapegoats in the desperate war against the IRAs by the London police force who were pressured to carry out convictions. One of the four is a petty thief, Gerry Conlon. But things get complicated when even his truly innocent father and relatives got implicated in the case.
I saw this film in 1994. I remember I was too much affected by the injustice to the Guildford Four. It's on this second viewing of the film (21 years after) that I truly understand that it's the acting and excellently paced narrative that have made the movie as great as people who love the movie see it. The movie is angry and intense, and the performances inspired. The movie got 7 Academy Award nominations during that year, including Best Picture and Director as well as the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlewaite, and Emma Thompson.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: September 25, 2015
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