Titanic Town

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06/29/2014 Walters is excellent in this true film with uneven pacing. See more Frances H 05/17/2014 Another excellent performance by Julie Walters, one of my favorite actresses, portraying the very brave Belfast wife and mother who starts a peace movement in the early seventies amidst the battle zone between the IRA and British forces that brings fighting and bullets right into their homes. Ciaran Hinds acting is restrained and full of unvoiced tension, showing his great versatility that supports Walters, and lets her shine through. See more 02/15/2012 Walters is exceptional in her portrayal as a northern irish mother in the 70s. With high drama and a typical working class humour of the period this is a must see for anyone wanting an introduction into life during the troubles. See more 02/14/2012 The ultimate underdog story in more ways than one, Titanic Town slipped mostly under the radar from its release to the present day, perhaps burrowing too deep into a niche subject. Don't let this put you off - this is a surprising, emotionally intense and involving drama, even for we who have little connection to the Troubles. Never caving in and becoming 'worthy' or, more importantly, sentimental, it offers a more personal, affecting view of the blackest era of modern UK history, keeping the tragedy within the confines of a small close-knit neighbourhood / bloodied battlefield. Walters and Hinds, whilst a seemingly odd fit for a couple, are both marvellous; the former perfectly handling the tragic nature of the story with a hint of pluckiness that keeps the film from pure dirge, the latter capturing the animated, misanthropic nature of his character with plenty of believability. Credit too is due to the children, particularly O'Neill, who is superb, and carries the film as much as its two stars. Another plus point is the script - though in a heated debate people probably would not be realistically able to form such magniloquently articulated points and put-downs, the quality of the dialogue shines through, especially in the more dramatic moments; far and away the highlights, particularly the finale. Tell a story about the Troubles, it's probably going to be tragic. Tell a true story about the Troubles, it's definitely going to be tragic. See more 06/24/2011 A very serious film, but with bits of humor and no melodrama. See more 11/26/2010 A handsome and convincing picture of a region and people in turmoil. See more Read all reviews

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