A raw depiction of the Belfast 'troubles' as savage tribal warfare. Set shortly after the 1975 cease fire, the film focuses on the tribulations of Kenny, Protestant leader of a group of Shankill Road Loyalists, and his one-time friend Liam, a Catholic.
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Italy
Venice Film Festival
UK18
Italy
UK
Going through my laserdisc collection, this was something I picked up on a whim a while back at Amoeba. Believable performances and instances of confident direction; just couldn't really differentiate it from other films in the genre.
Authentic sectarian drama.
Nothing Personal works on a small scale as just a short chapter in a volumnious story. There's no politicking or speechifying, just the characters on the ground, all too often on the ground, in some cases.
Other than the authentic look of a cold and smouldering landscape and some sympathetic performances, there's nothing to get excited about. Everyone does their job and the script hits a few loud beats. The dialogue is direct and earthy, it had better being an Irish film.
I liked John Lynch as the Catholic man just trying to look after his kids. I can only imagine how many people caught up in the chaos of the Troubles didn't care about allegiances or…
Радикалы-протестанты мочат католиков в Белфасте. Все очень крутые и много о себе воображают, особенно ярится рыжий и наглый Иэн Харт. В финале включается плаксивая мелодрама. Тупое нравоучение на тему "братва, не стреляйте друг в друга".
Decent low budget Irish drama about the Troubles. This film is a bit different as it focus's on Protestant gangs and their crimes. The film is well acted and centre's on the problem of retribution - both sides commit crimes and the violence spirals. It's an ok little film.
The ending is pretty climactic for a troubles film. Most of these troubles-based films end quietly, but this one didn't. It was an alright watch... Nothing personal but I've knew what was going to happen.
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