- Actors: Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell, Brenda Fricker, Ciarán Hinds, Gerard McSorley
- Directors: Joel Schumacher
- Writers: Carol Doyle, Mary Agnes Donoghue
- Producers: Chad Oman, Eli Richbourg, James Flynn, Jerry Bruckheimer, Mike Stenson
- Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Spanish
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Buena Vista
- Release Date: April 5 2005
- Run Time: 92 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000189LE2
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#3,736 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #6 in DVD > Art House & International > By Country > Ireland
- #24 in DVD > Drama > Crime & Criminals
- #61 in DVD > Action & Adventure > Thrillers
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Habitué des grosses productions hollywoodiennes, Joel Schumacher, notamment responsable de Batman et Robin, délaisse le terrain du suspense et des grosses explosions pour faire de l’histoire vraie de Veronica Guerin un film sensible sur le courage journalistique.
Veronica est journaliste pour le Sunday Independant. Ayant déjà dénoncé la corruption de l’Église et les scandales financiers à Dublin, elle reste persuadée qu’elle peut faire une différence. Son dernier combat : démanteler les réseaux du trafic de drogue qui pourrit la vie dublinoise depuis plusieurs années. Mais ses adversaires sont loin d’être des enfants de chœur.
Comme l’avait fait de son temps Pakula avec All The President’s Men, Schumacher redore le blason d’une profession décriée aujourd’hui : le journalisme. Intègre, en quête de vérité, forte et déterminée, Veronica Guerin serait presque un modèle d’école si le réalisateur ne nous montrait pas la difficile cohabitation de sa passion et de sa vie personnelle. Une réalisation sans grand déploiement soutient alors cette histoire somme toute touchante, malgré l’utilisation d’effets de style parfois racoleurs et de musique agaçante. Et si Cate Blanchett est, comme à son habitude, toujours juste et convaincante, le film, lui, ne semble jamais aller jusqu’au bout des possibilités que son sujet lui offrait. On prendra cependant plaisir à voir les bonus du DVD, offrant entre autres une scène avec la vraie Veronica, ainsi qu’un making-of. - Helen Faradji.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Modern Day Heroine,
By Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Veronica Guerin (DVD)
There are few actresses in the world that can take on just about any role they choose. Cate Blanchett is one of them. "Veronica Guerin" is a true tale of a no-nonsense Irish reporter that will go to any length to bring the truth out. In this case, it is exposing drug dealers in mid-nineties Ireland. Veronica is abrupt and sometimes abrasive, but always the professional. Only the criminals around her can emphasize how courageous her commitment is to tell the truth by their vicious threats. Blanchett always brings a vitality and truth to every role she plays, and to be honest, this film would have failed without her work. It is an ordinary story, all too well known in the world, but Veronica Guerin is unafraid and nearly unstoppable. That is what makes her an unusual person in a world full of murderers and drug traffickers.Joan Allen played the role of Veronica Guerin in 2000's "When The Sky Falls". It's also a great film with fine acting, but not as well crafted as Schumacher's Hollywood version. The director and writers commentaries are typical, but the rare footage of the real Veronica Guerin addressing the 'Committee to Protect Journalists' is priceless.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Shumacher's done worse,
By chicoer2003 "chicoer2003" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Veronica Guerin (DVD)
Guerin has good acting, but it is a little too slow. The story is interesting, but drags on. I had to put on subtitles because I didnt understand the Irish accent.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your time,
By J Mac (Athens, GA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Veronica Guerin (DVD)
When I saw that Cate Blanchett and Colin Ferrel were co-starring in a movie chronicling the life of the Irish journalist/martyr Veronica Guerin, I was immediately excited. Excitement however quickly turned to disappointment.The story is flat. Even Blanchett couldn't save this script, which is saying a lot considering her talent. Ferrel is in the movie for a total of 45 seconds. There are many holes in the plot, making me think that the movie was originally an hour longer, and they took out random scenes in production. That's how jumpy and uncomfortable it felt to sit through this film. Blanchett is her usual good self, but this is a waste of her talent and your time.
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