Veronica Guerin
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Movie Reviews of Veronica Guerin
Movie Review: Happy Tears
Summary: 5 Stars
It's Rated-R for strong violence and language, but I strongly recommend that high school and college journalism teachers show this film to their students. As a high school journalism teacher, I saw the opportunity to show students a true story about a journalist. That truth-seeking journalists can make a difference. However, I had no idea that after five times watching the movie, I would cry during the whole 15 minute ending each and every time. Through her journalistic techniques and "finding the truth," she did ultimately pay the price for those antics. But the reason why I was so moved with this movie, was the fact that "she" and her "actions" moved the Irish government to change things. So many people rallied to her and for "her" after her death because she fought the people no one else would fight. She sought the truth exposing those who needed to be in the spotlight for their wrongdoings. Two of the most powerful images in this movie, 1) the children playing with the used drug syringes left on the streets and 2) the funeral procession - you would have thought a diplomat had been laid to rest that day, but instead an honest-seeking journalist who was trying to do her job. My newspaper students sat hypnotized by the television for three days while watching this film. They were moved just as I at the end. It brought a lot of discussion afterwards, too.Movie Review: Modern Day Heroine
Summary: 5 Stars
There are few actresses in the world that can take on just about any role they choose. Cate Blanchett is one of them. "Veronica Guerin" is a true tale of a no-nonsense Irish reporter that will go to any length to bring the truth out. In this case, it is exposing drug dealers in mid-nineties Ireland. Veronica is abrupt and sometimes abrasive, but always the professional. Only the criminals around her can emphasize how courageous her commitment is to tell the truth by their vicious threats. Blanchett always brings a vitality and truth to every role she plays, and to be honest, this film would have failed without her work. It is an ordinary story, all too well known in the world, but Veronica Guerin is unafraid and nearly unstoppable. That is what makes her an unusual person in a world full of murderers and drug traffickers.Joan Allen played the role of Veronica Guerin in 2000's "When The Sky Falls". It's also a great film with fine acting, but not as well crafted as Schumacher's Hollywood version. The director and writers commentaries are typical, but the rare footage of the real Veronica Guerin addressing the `Committee to Protect Journalists' is priceless.
Movie Review: Worthwhile look at a little-known crusader
Summary: 5 Stars
Veronica Guerin's murder in 1996 made headlines in her native Ireland, but went largely unnoticed by the rest of the world. However, when the entire world sees this movie, they'll start to understand a little more about what made her tick.
This movie is based on the true story of how Guerin, an Irish reporter, galvanized her country into implementing stricter drug laws and cracking down on drug-related crimes and drug abuse. It spans a period of two years, from Guerin's decision to take down Dublin's drug overlord, to her eventual assassination. (I'm not revealing any secrets - she's shot at the beginning before the movie flashes back). Guerin's tenacious reporting-style - poking, prodding, nudging friends and foes alike - was effective, albeit often treacherous - there had been previous attempts on her life before the final, fatal one.
Not an easy film to watch, but one that I cannot recommend highly enough.
Movie Review: Well, you just know it is not going to end happily
Summary: 5 Stars
If you get the feeling from the very beginning that Veronica Guerin will be a martyr by the end, you would be correct. It's a true story, and the outcome is never in question.Veronica Guerin was a driven, dynamic, and dedicated feature reporter in Ireland who exposed the drug trade that had plagued Ireland for years. Cate Blanchett is flawless in this role; her part in this fact-based thriller seems to have been made for her. She's a flawed character, and the movie makes her faults as clear as her attributes. Her husband deserves a medal, she was probably hell to live with.
Anyway, it's a gripping movie, realistically filmed and acted, and the follow-up at the end, showing what happened to the gangsters involved and what laws were passed as a result of the publicity of Guerin's very public assassination, is righteous in every sense.
Exceptional - but painful to watch.
Movie Review: Women should watch this film!
Summary: 5 Stars
Veronica Guerin was a very strong and dedicated woman. She was determined to do a job that made a difference. She was successful, too bad it was at such a high cost. Reviewers have been critical of her drive to expose the drug lords, saying she "put her family in danger." Would they have said the same things if she had been a man? I really liked seeing her interactions with the street characters, especially Colin Farrell. I am glad he did the cameo. I bet it will draw alot of veiwers in who would not of otherwise gone to see the movie. Maybe we could all look at people we see on the streets a little differenly.
I thought the music was especially good. I bought the CD just for the 10 year old boys version of "Fields of Athenry", but I find I enjoy all the music.
Joel Schumacher does a wonderful job yet again.