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In the Land of Saints and Sinners
2023 106 min Belgium, France, Ireland, Switzerland, United States of America R 18+
★6.7
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Robert Lorenz
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Description
In a remote Irish village, a damaged Finbar is forced to fight for redemption after a lifetime of sins, but what price is he willing to pay? In the land of saints and sinners, some sins can't be buried.
US Gross:
$2.26M
Starring
Kerry Condon
Actor
Desmond Eastwood
Actor
Conor MacNeill
Actor
Awards
1 win & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
In the Land of Saints and Sinners is widely appreciated for its atmospheric cinematography and strong performances, particularly from Liam Neeson and his supporting cast. While the film is praised as a solid, well-crafted thriller, it faces criticism for a predictable narrative and a failure to effectively integrate the complex historical context of 1970s Ireland.
| Cinematography | The breathtaking Irish landscapes are captured with exceptional visual quality that provides a distinct and cozy aesthetic. | |
| Acting | Liam Neeson and the supporting cast deliver commanding, charismatic performances that anchor the film even when the script falters. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being formulaic and failing to provide depth regarding the political and religious tensions of the era. | |
| Originality | Audiences are split on the narrative quality: some find the story engaging and atmospherically tense, while others dismiss it as a derivative and shallow genre exercise. |