Michael Collins

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Even though i've got this film on video, i've only watched it a few times. Its not one of those films you can watch again and again. Being from ireland and particularly the north, this film had a lot of meaning to me, which was not shared everywhere, except in ireland, where it has become the best-grossing film so far. The beginning is amazing. To see those soldiers and people fighting for us (in places i'd seen and visited) took my breath away. Liam Neeson, though rather old, fitted the role perfectly and he also didn't have a problem with the accent! Towards the end, i felt the rush disappearing. It was like the excitement wasn't balanced throughout the film. There was a rush for the first hour or so, and then...nothing. In saying that though, I really loved this film and it remains one of my favourites.

I thought this movie was inspiring. I live in the U.S., and my dad is a Roman Catholic from Southern Ireland. I knew about the Easter Rising in 1916, Eamon de Valera and Michael Collins but never in this depth. Liam Neeson was incredible in this role. His accent was gorgeous, and he brought the character passion and excitement. Aiden Quinn seemed to forget he was Irish at times, as did Julia Roberts, they both wavered in and out of the accent. Aiden Quinn, however, did a good job. I thought Julia Roberts was HORRIBLE in this role. She could not do the accent, and the whole moving between Harry and Michael disgusted me. Normally, I love her acting but she was a bad addition to the movie. Alan Rickman was also wonderful. the contrast in opinion between him and Michael was very well done. All in all, I learned a lot about Irish history that i did not know before. However, they could have elaborated more on the Civil War.

To many low stars based on peoples different views on history. Judge the movie as movie should never be lower than 7 stars . Il give it 10 to bump it up

Great, Liam Neeson, The Biopic Master, is Superb really captures the Carachter of Mick Collins! Alan Rickman as Dev is an absolute treat to watch! Stephen Rea as Ned Broy is Outstanding! Aidan Quinn has attempted Irish accents before, badly, but he really makes Harry Boland his own! Julia Roberts Accent is Terrible! Neil Jordan a man of no political persuasion paints a accurate picture (for half the country at least), I believe Eammon DeValera was correctly portrayed, Much to the Disgust of Fianna Fail Members! Bloody Sunday 1920 is over exaggerated. A representation of Struggle and Oppression, but also the Viciousness and Brutality of Collins and his men, Unbiased with a hint of Hyperbole!

This film is a moving history of the man Michael Collins, and it should be watched by any and all history buffs, whether interested in Irish history or not, as an example of how national heroes can be painted black even as they do what they know is best for their people.

Michael Collins is one of the most important figures in Irish history, and the film captures his life almost perfectly. With a few historical inaccuracies it tells his story, from the end of the Easter Rising (1916) to his death in (1923). Liam Neeson is perfect for his role as Collins and Alan Rickman is a very good choice for Eamonn De Valera. It fully captures the brutality of the Black & Tans, who committed numerus war crimes during the War of Independence (1919 - 1922) and the tactics employed by the Irish Guerilla forces. The whole movie is very much enjoyable from start to finish, a must watch.

As an Irish person this movie was so eagerly awaited and to have the great Liam Nesson at the top of his game, Neil Jordan, well hea genius, with the pick of the best Irish actors in the supporting cast this should have been a 10 STAR movie, the only thing was Julia Roberts and the script. It was not Roberts fault to be cast. For all that there are so wonderful set piece's. If you watch it a second time you'll enjoy it so much more. Your expectations are lowered and you take it for the historical romp/drama it is. But it could have been so much more. And to know that a really great film could be made about the 1st movement that defeated a European Empire, showed all the freedom movements the way to do it through out the rest of the 20th Century. What a movie is there to be told. But after Michael Collins it will never be made.

Although this movie is not 100% accurate it is still enjoyable to watch, As an Irish man myself and totally against any form of British envolment in Ireland or any occupation of any part of our island it stirs up great pleasure watching how one man (Michael Collins) evaded and brought down all attempts by the biggest and most brutal empire in the world to try and beat us. Liam Neeson is brilliant as the big fella and to date in my opinion is his best work as an actor.

Liam is Michael collins, his performance is outstanding and he leaves everybody else in his dust. I loathed Julia Roberts who was wooden and added absolutely nothing to this movie, a tailors dummy would have been a better actress, she is just dreadful. I guess because Liam is so full if life and dedication everybody else doesnt rate at all. After reading about Aemon Devalera Alan Richman played him fairly close to what he was as a person, however his performance was also wooden and unappealing. Stephen Rea gave his usual very good acting job. These lacklustre two actors spoiled to a fairly great extent Liam,s magic performance, and the movie definitely suffered for that. Shame.