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‘71

‘71

2014

Yann Demange

Jack O'Connell, Paul Anderson, Valene Kane, Sean Harris ...

6.6

8,635

Action. Drama 1971, and the conflict in Northern Ireland is escalating towards civil war. Young English recruit Gary is called into action in Belfast. The situation in the city is confusing and challenging – even for experienced military commanders. The town is divided into ‘loyal’ Protestant and ‘hostile’ Catholic areas. Both parties have paramilitary units; in addition, radical street gangs and undercover agents from all sides are trying to assert ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Guy Lodge Variety	"A vivid, shivery survival thriller that turns the red-brick residential streets of Belfast into a war zone of unconscionable peril"	POS
United States	Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter	"A gripping, nightmarish journey into the end of night that augurs great things for its debutant director"	POS
United Kingdom	Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"This is a taut thriller, with great control of action and pace, and an outstanding re-creation of the west Belfast war zone. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"	POS
United States	Eric Kohn IndieWire	"''71' constantly thrills without sensationalizing its surprises (...) the movie retains its suspense in conjunction with its dour outlook."	POS
United Kingdom	Tim Robey Telegraph	"The film’s stark realism and bruising impact are enough in themselves, but the risk, and the real artistic payoff, is its bold sensory plunge into this Hadean inferno. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"	POS

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