Hunger
Movie details
UK artist Steve McQueen, in collaboration with Irish playwright Enda Marsh, has created an extraordinary feature debut about the prison life-and-death of IRA hunger striker, Bobby Sands.
Director Steve McQueen
Stars Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham
Strong themes and violence, nudity
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This is an outstanding movie although it is heavy and certainly not for someone looking for a comedy or light hearted evening. The movie tells the story of Bobby Sands, describing the reasons for his hunger strike and shows his suffering in graphic detail. One feature of the movie is that is does not include much dialogue, apart from a discussion with a priest over Bobby's intentions for his hunger strike and what he expected from it. This is perhaps the most captivating scene. Note that the movie does not in any way review the presumed crimes of Bobby Sands, although it does generally consider the distinction between criminal and political violence. It is highly recommended for those who want to get down deep into this unfortunate period in Irish history.
I would give it 8/10