Veronica Guerin

We just saw this picture today. I have to say, first of all, that the acting definitely carried the movie. There were some very understated roles, like Veronica's mother, who had some really good scenes. Of course, Cate Blanchet as Veronica is the center of the show and does a fabulous job as usual. What's amazing is how she can convincingly be someone different in every film she does.

That said, this movie has some very choppy editing, which unfortunately leaves the viewer feeling like they've missed something they shouldn't have (i.e. it was edited out and we don't get to see that footage) and also results in quite a bit of awkwardness on screen. It seemed like they cut out a little scene here, and another there, until half the movie was gone. I also think that the point of the film is muddled - there doesn't seem to be a clear objective in the making of this movie, but again I think the reason for this is that so much was cut and important scenes were left out.

Then again, it was made by Jerry Bruckheimer and Joel Schumacher, so maybe that explains the film's problems...hee hee ;)

As I said before, the acting carries it, so it is a very enjoyable film.

There is a trailer on the site above.



edited to add that there apparently is another version of this story: When the Sky Falls