![]() ![]() ![]() The case unravelled against Mr X (one of three men charged over the crime), after his so-called "confession" turned out to be a fabrication, obtained by dubious means. Photo: Supplied / NZ PoliceĮarlier this month, Crown Law and police lost their legal battle to keep secret the method used in the Lois Tolley murder case, which collapsed late last year. And for those who eschew political films, give it a try anyways, the acting and craftiness outweigh the civic themes.Lois Tolley's murder remains unsolved. Be sure to see this film if you haven't, it will definitely stir your emotions and renew your faith in the human spirit. Some terrific scenes include the beginning, when Gerry and his friends are chased by British soldiers after being mistaken for IRA snipers, the trial in London, the prison scenes (which expose the loneliness and honesty of the characters rather than the crude violence and gang rapes of so many other pathetic prison movies), and of course the powerful ending, where the marvelous dramatic talents of all the actors are evinced in a final crescendo. Of course much of this film is exagerrated and perhaps fabricated for the purposes of entertainment (as all movies which are "based on a true story" tend to be) but it's so finely done that it doesn't seem to matter. ![]() Beatie Edney, who had a small part as a wrongfully accused British teenage hippie, was so enamoring that its a wonder we don't see more of her. Emma Thompson's portrayal of attorney Gareth Pierce received much acclaim, and properly so. Pete Postlethwaite is spectacular as Gerry's father Guiseppe (certainly better than oscar winner tommy lee jones was in the fugitive). Lewis is low key and quite effective as the petty Irish thief Gerry Conlon. ![]() Now considering that this was the same year that Schindler's List and The Piano, two outstanding dramas, were released, it isnt surprising nor unreasonable that they beat In the Name of the Father for many of the awards. It's shameful that this film didn't receive at least two academy awards, despite it having been nominated for 7. Instead of blaring political bias, viewers are treated to a compassionate human drama without the preachings and irritating banter of most other "social dramas" (Dog Day Afternoon, All the President's Men, Norma Rae). Quite modest yet remarkably entertaining. ![]()
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