The Crying Game

Starring: Stephen Rea, Forest Whittaker, Miranda Richardson, Jaye Davidson, Jim Broadbent
Directed by: Neil Jordan
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
1992

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: An IRA soldier, Fergus (Stephen Rea) kidnaps a British soldier (Forest Whittaker). The two men form an unlikely bond, and after the British soldier's death, Fergus promises to look in on his girlfriend (Jaye Davidson). The two unexpectedly hit it off and this begins a long chain of complicated, unforgettable events.

Review:

Tim: You can't talk about this movie without at least mentioning the world-shaking twist that comes halfway through the film. This is such an unexpected, shocking turn of events that the movie is defined by this. However, there is much more to the movie than this.

Stephen Rea gives an absolutely amazing performance. He gives such a complicated, layered performance. It is unforgettable. However, the real star of the film is Jaye Davidson. This performance is absolutely astonishing, and you'll see why it is Academy Award winning. Forest Whittaker does a good job in a small role.

The film starts to get a bit top heavy, as you have ambiguous relationships, IRA kidnappings, terrorist activities, and much more. The film starts to lose itself a bit. It is impossible to accurately classify this movie because it simply defies typical thought about movies. It is for this reason that this movie is a must-see.

Neil Jordan does an absolutely terrific job directing the film. The movie protects the film's big twist (although I guessed it ahead of time), and this is an impressive achievement. The Crying Game is an unforgettable movie for so many reasons. It deserves a viewing, simply because you'll never see anything quite like this again.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 7



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