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Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 7321900142052
Format: Full Screen, PAL
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages:English Original Language Dolby Digital 5.1 English Subtitled Arabic Subtitled
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: September 25, 1998
Running Time: 127 minutes
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: October 11, 1996
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
A heartfelt epic from Irish director Neal Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with the Vampire), Michael Collins is the biography of the charismatic and controversial Irish rebel leader who led the fight for independence from Britain. Among the most beautiful and atmospherically photographed movies of the 1990s, Michael Collins is also a rich and intelligent study of the nature of politics and leadership: the IRA spokesman, full of fiery convictions, eventually gives way to the more mature negotiator who strives to reach a compromise solution and is politically undone in the process. Liam Neeson gives a grand and towering performance as Collins, but for all the character's legendary, heroic, or otherwise larger-than-life attributes, Jordan and Neeson also keep him human. This is sweeping historical filmmaking of the kind we haven't seen since the heyday of David Lean, but with Jordan's characteristic touches of complexity and ambivalence. --Jim Emerson
Rating:
- WTF
This film is APPALLING. I have to admit i am writing a review but i could not stomach watching the film right to the very end (i watched at least 3\4 of it), i gave it a chance but in the end i had to turn it off. It made me want to vomit. I second the oppinion by some commentators on here that if you are interested in watching a film on this topic watch THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, well cast, amazingly directed, beautifully shot, thoughtfull, researched, provoking, intelligent and touching ... Read More
Rating:
- A great film - should be watched by everyone
This film has a real power to it, and presents a major historical figure in a way that is easy to appreciate. The acting and directing is superb and the film is very engrossing, and in some places extremely sad. I'd strongly recommend this.
Rating:
- Depicts Run up to Irish Civil War
When I first saw this film I was not sure what to expect. Was it going to be a biased portrayal? Although some incidents were merged, I'm glad to say that I thought the film was good, with a powerful script, well directed and a superb performance by Alan Rickman as De Valera and Liam Neeson in the title role.
The direction of the film was well done, especially the scenes at the Four Courts in Dublin.
A recommended film, which I found to be very fair in the portrayal of ... Read More
Rating:
- I really wanted to love this film but.......
Any one who is interested in Irish history must surely love this film right???? Wrong! Unfortunately this film is, in my estimation as distinctly average.
Without doubt you can spend your time doing worse things that watching Michael Collins even if it is just for the fact that it could spark an interest in a piece of history that is not exactly front page news on the british side of the irish sea!
However the overwhelming feeling I was left with is that of a missed opportunity. ... Read More
Rating:
- The usual Hollywood treatment
This film is indeed well produced and nicely shot etc. If you like your history portrayed Hollywood style then this movie does the job. Liam Neeson striding about like an Olympic Power Walker on steroids comes over as an Irishman playing an American playing a 'Cork Man'. Kitty (Julia Roberts) would be better seen in Old Mother Riley. Basically its for 'pilgarlics', otherwise stay clear.
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Michael Collins [1996]
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Binding: DVD
EAN: 7321900142052
Format: Full Screen, PAL
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages:
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: September 25, 1998
Running Time: 127 minutes
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: October 11, 1996
Related Items:
- The Wind That Shakes The Barley [2006]
- In the Name of the Father [1994]
- The General [1998]
- The Wind That Shakes The Barley [2006]
- Hidden Agenda [1990]
- see more
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
A heartfelt epic from Irish director Neal Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with the Vampire), Michael Collins is the biography of the charismatic and controversial Irish rebel leader who led the fight for independence from Britain. Among the most beautiful and atmospherically photographed movies of the 1990s, Michael Collins is also a rich and intelligent study of the nature of politics and leadership: the IRA spokesman, full of fiery convictions, eventually gives way to the more mature negotiator who strives to reach a compromise solution and is politically undone in the process. Liam Neeson gives a grand and towering performance as Collins, but for all the character's legendary, heroic, or otherwise larger-than-life attributes, Jordan and Neeson also keep him human. This is sweeping historical filmmaking of the kind we haven't seen since the heyday of David Lean, but with Jordan's characteristic touches of complexity and ambivalence. --Jim Emerson
Average Rating:
Rating:
- WTFThis film is APPALLING. I have to admit i am writing a review but i could not stomach watching the film right to the very end (i watched at least 3\4 of it), i gave it a chance but in the end i had to turn it off. It made me want to vomit. I second the oppinion by some commentators on here that if you are interested in watching a film on this topic watch THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, well cast, amazingly directed, beautifully shot, thoughtfull, researched, provoking, intelligent and touching ... Read More
Rating:
- A great film - should be watched by everyoneThis film has a real power to it, and presents a major historical figure in a way that is easy to appreciate. The acting and directing is superb and the film is very engrossing, and in some places extremely sad. I'd strongly recommend this.
Rating:
- Depicts Run up to Irish Civil WarWhen I first saw this film I was not sure what to expect. Was it going to be a biased portrayal? Although some incidents were merged, I'm glad to say that I thought the film was good, with a powerful script, well directed and a superb performance by Alan Rickman as De Valera and Liam Neeson in the title role.
The direction of the film was well done, especially the scenes at the Four Courts in Dublin.
A recommended film, which I found to be very fair in the portrayal of ... Read More
Rating:
- I really wanted to love this film but.......Any one who is interested in Irish history must surely love this film right???? Wrong! Unfortunately this film is, in my estimation as distinctly average.
Without doubt you can spend your time doing worse things that watching Michael Collins even if it is just for the fact that it could spark an interest in a piece of history that is not exactly front page news on the british side of the irish sea!
However the overwhelming feeling I was left with is that of a missed opportunity. ... Read More
Rating:
- The usual Hollywood treatmentThis film is indeed well produced and nicely shot etc. If you like your history portrayed Hollywood style then this movie does the job. Liam Neeson striding about like an Olympic Power Walker on steroids comes over as an Irishman playing an American playing a 'Cork Man'. Kitty (Julia Roberts) would be better seen in Old Mother Riley. Basically its for 'pilgarlics', otherwise stay clear.
Action & Adventure • Adult • Anime • Children's • Classics • Comedy • Crime, Thrillers & Mystery • Documentary • Drama • Fitness • Gay & Lesbian • Horror • Interactive • Music • Musicals & Classical • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Sports • Television •
