Bloody Sunday2002
Bloody Sunday (2002)
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Cast
as Ivan Cooper
as Maj. Gen. Robert Ford
as Kevin McCorry
as Eamonn McCann
as Brigadier Maclellan
as Chief Supt. Lagan
as Frances
as Bernadette Devlin
as Bernadette Devlin
as Gerry Donaghy
as Bridget Bond
as Maj. Steele
as Col. Tugwell
as Mary Donaghy
as Gerry's Girl
as Colonel Wilford
as Soldier 027
as Para F
as Para G
as Para H
as Para E
as Major Loden
as Jim
as Dennis
as Hugh
as Tommy
as Bogside Woman
as Mr. O'Keefe
as Lieutenant 119
as CSM
as Officer at Barrier 12
as Mrs. Hegarty
as Bogside Priest
as O/C Provos
as Briefer
as Brigade Net Member
as Brigade Net Member
as Brigade Net Member
as Brigade Net Member
as Brigade Net Member
as Peggy Deery
as Willie McKinney
as Barney McGuigan
as Jim Wray
as Officer at Barrier 14
as Ruc Man
as 303 Man
as Lieutenant N
as Father Daly
as Doctor Swords
as Hospital Administrator
as Journalist
as SIB Officer
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Critic Reviews for Bloody Sunday
All Critics (106) | Top Critics (40) | Fresh (98) | Rotten (8) | DVD (3)
Powerful retelling of 1972 demonstrations.
Stunning.
Greengrass sacrifices character and plot to a chilling impressionistic stylization.
Watching director Paul Greengrass's explosive Bloody Sunday, you have to remind yourself at moments that you're not looking at a documentary.
Greengrass has deliberately chosen to provoke an emotional rather than intellectual response with his film -- but sometimes provocation is much preferred to the British media's maintenance of the status quo.
Comparisons with The Battle of Algiers are not inappropriate.
Audience Reviews for Bloody Sunday
Interesting account of what happened on this tragic day. Not sure which side is telling the truth, but it is quite clear that things got way out of control. This movie was filmed in reality, shaky camera style...not my favorite. However, it was a decent attempt at telling this unfortunate event in history.
Super Reviewer
Felt it a bit lengthy, but otherwise incredible. Of course I was never aware of such historical incident. But that's no news, is it? However, I found it a bit exaggerated when Ivan compares the incident to the Amritsar Massacre (aka Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which also happened to be a Sunday). Worth a watch, but could have been edited better.
Super Reviewer
Greengrass is just plain and simply, the man. He has the Midas touch in which everything he touches, turns to gold. In this gripping retelling of the events in 1972, Greengrass takes memories so wrought with emotion, and presents them in a way that seems not only fresh, but also fair. While he could have easily made a film vilifying the British for their actions, he takes time to give them reason, and shows the rage that was boiling up on both sides. As soon as you spend too much time with one side, the picture fades to black and we are taken back to the other side of the battle. On top of being a stylistic choice, it also helps keep the audience objective. He by no means defends the British, but he does the best he can to make the audience understand the calamity. As for the calamity itself, it is incredibly well done and unbelievably intense. I have never felt like I was in the middle of such a violent conflict before and this film just made me plunge right in the eye of the storm. The acting here is top notch and there are some pretty stunning long takes that help to really put you right in the heart of the chaos. All in all a very fine film. A gripping and very fine film indeed.
Super Reviewer
Bloody Sunday Quotes
| Chief Supt. Lagan: | You call that minimum force? |
| Ivan Cooper: | You have destroyed the civil rights movement, and you've given the IRA the biggest victory it will ever have. All over this city tonight, young men... boys will be joining the IRA, and you will reap a whirlwind. |
| Ivan Cooper: | You have destroyed the civil rights group. |