oscar jubis
05-13-2003, 10:26 AM
BLOODY SUNDAY, the Irish/English co-production about the infamous events that took place in Derry, Northern Ireland on 1/30/72, is 2002's best english-language film. The film, while not a Dogme film, abides by most of the dogme rules. The effect is to convey a naturalistic immediacy. Director Greengrass' approach is to stage events and cover them with hand-held cameras. The film allows us to experience the full impact of the tragedy while presenting a balanced viewpoint. We are afforded the complexity of the internal divisions and contradictions within each side. Greengrass and his English producers have lovingly crafted a carefully detailed and extremely moving work.
I am happy to opine that the film loses little in its translation to the small screen. I had the opportunity to watch it in the theatre but I know many did not, since the release was limited to a few markets. Lucky you, the dvd released a coupla weeks ago looks good and includes commentaries, historical background, etc. I would enjoy further discussion of Bloody Sunday.
I can't believe the news today
I can't close my eyes and make it go away
But I won't heed the battle call
It puts my back up against the wall
Sunday, Bloody Sunday by U2
I am happy to opine that the film loses little in its translation to the small screen. I had the opportunity to watch it in the theatre but I know many did not, since the release was limited to a few markets. Lucky you, the dvd released a coupla weeks ago looks good and includes commentaries, historical background, etc. I would enjoy further discussion of Bloody Sunday.
I can't believe the news today
I can't close my eyes and make it go away
But I won't heed the battle call
It puts my back up against the wall
Sunday, Bloody Sunday by U2