An acclaimed 1990s thriller starring Line of Duty‘s Adrian Dunbar airs on TV tonight.
Released in 1992, The Crying Game is a suspenseful thriller set in Northern Ireland during a period of conflict known as the Troubles. The film stars Stephen Rea as a member of the IRA, and tells the story of his unlikely friendship with Jody, a Black British soldier, played by Forest Whitaker.
Jody makes Fergus promise to find his girlfriend, Dil, if anything happens to him. When Jody dies, Fergus honors that promise, and he and Dil unexpectedly fall in love.
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Neil Jordan wrote and directed the film, which features performances by Colm Meaney as Peter Maguire, Miranda Richardson as Jude, and Jim Broadbent as Col, alongside other cast members.
Don’t miss your chance to watch The Crying Game tonight on Film4 at 11:30 PM if you haven’t seen it before.
The film was highly praised by critics and was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning one for Best Original Screenplay. It also won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film.
Jordan’s new movie is a critical hit, earning a 95% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers are calling it a bold and impressive film that successfully takes big chances, according to Variety.
The review praised The Crying Game as a remarkably bold and well-made film, highlighting its complex themes and successful risks.
The Seattle Times suggested a rewatch of The Crying Game might offer a different viewer perspective.
The review stated that watching the film a second time offers a completely new understanding – almost like seeing it with fresh eyes. Like all great films, The Crying Game becomes more meaningful the more you think about it.
Viewers also loved the film, with many on IMDB describing it as unique and a surprisingly brilliant work.
“One of the most shocking and original movies of 1992,” another fan enthused.
The Crying Game airs on Film4 tonight (20 January) at 11.30pm.
The latest issue of Living Legends magazine is now available, and it’s a special tribute to Dolly Parton! You can find ‘Dolly at 80’ in shops that sell magazines or order it online for only £8.99.
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