Film Review: "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" (2006)

Here's a half-decent flick that recounts the post-World War One birth of the Irish Republican Army. The first half is a little dull, and I spent most of my time trying to get my ear accustomed to the accents, but the second half moves quickly, in fact, so much so that I didn't even realize that two of the main characters were brothers until there was only half an hour left. Authentically awkward performances, and visually appealing cinematography along with a refreshing lack of over-the-top violence add to the credibility of this effort, but unless you're into historical dramas, you probably won't care for this one.

On another note, I also saw former Canadian prime minister Joe Clark at the theatre and, in a suprising outbreak of self-control, refrained from indulging in my long-held fantasy of kicking him in the balls.

Overall rating: 6.5/10