Reader comments: Veronica Guerin
DENNIS ORGILL | Oct. 20, 2003
"Based on a true story", this film is a brutally effective
portrayal of the events leading up to the murder of Irish
journalist Veronica Guerin by drug dealers in 1996. Cate
Blanchett is, as always, brilliant and amazing in the
title role. All that is lacking in this skillfully
directed film is sufficient backstory to allow us to fully
understand Ms. Guerin's motivation. It is difficult to
comprehend why this young wife and mother would continue
brazenly taunting and reporting on extemely dangerous
criminals, even after being shot and savagely beaten for
her trouble. Highy recommended in spite of this weakness.
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