Rent Veronica Guerin (2003)

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1h 34min
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Synopsis:
Golden Globe winner Cate Blanchett stars in Veronica Guerin, the critically acclaimed, powerful and poignant true story about a journalist who risked her life in search of the truth. In the mid-1990s, Dublin was nothing short of a war zone, with a few powerful drug lords battling for control. Their most fearsome opponent was not the police but the courageous Veronica Guerin (Blanchett), who investigated and exposed the "pushers," balancing her home and family against her responsibility to her readers and her country. Because of here intense efforts, she became a national folk heroine and changed Ireland forever.
Actors:
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Directors:
Writers:
Carol Doyle
Studio:
Buena Vista
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
Getting to Know: Cate Blanchett
Countries:
Ireland
BBFC:
Release Date:
26/01/2004
Run Time:
94 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour

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Reviews (2) of Veronica Guerin

Excellent film based on true story of a heroic journalist - Veronica Guerin review by CP Customer

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26/04/2007

Cate Blanchett is absolutely superb as feisty, dogmatic Irish journalist, Veronica Guerin. Successful, but unpopular with the 'literary set' in Dublin, she sets out to expose the drug barons who seem to be taking over the city. She is full of life and a committed wife and mother, as well as a conscientious political journalist. Threats and physical attacks make her even more determined and she unites the community to rid itself of the pushers and dealers. The character of Veronica is strong and courageous and you can't help but be full of admiration for what she did. Poignant, touching and very well written.

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Accents better than most - Veronica Guerin review by JD

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24/11/2013

I'm no Irishman but Blanchett's accent wavered. Often close but rarely spot on. Better than Brad Pitt's in Snatch (and much better than his Austrian accent in 7 years in Tibet). Why spoil a film by trying to copy the accent? Some of the drug scenes are a bit overdone and unconvincing. The 18 certificate is well earned for sickening violence. Blanchett's acting is of course otherwise awesome and it is easy to see the huge courage of the journalist the the film is devoted to. There cannot be many who would stand up against the drug barons with so much to lose. Worth watching for historical importance and thrilling performances.

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