The Wind That Shakes the Barley

On Tuesday, April 24, 2007, I went to the see the movie The Wind That Shakes the Barley, featuring Cillian Murphy. He played in such films as 28 Days Later and Breakfast on Pluto.

This movie took place in the year 1920, in Ireland. There is a huge occupation of Ireland, because British troops were deployed to maintain order in Ireland, and to crush the separatist movement. However, during the movie, we can see the acts of brutality committed by the British army.

This movie weaves the story of the struggle for Irish independence, with the resistance force (IRA), and the story of war and betrayal. Eventually, a treaty is signed, and an army of Irish men is placed in Ireland, but some people are still not satisfied with the treaty.

This movie demonstrates the classic mistake of individuals wanting too much all at one time. The end of the movie demonstrated this. I also really enjoyed the ending, because it makes the movie come full circle!

I'm not a fan of Cillian Murphy, but this movie was very good.