Review of '71

'71 (2014)
7/10
Enlightening
18 June 2016
This action drama is one of those that starts out slow then is a non- stop roller coaster.

You think you know a lot about the problems in Ireland? Well this was an eye opener for me.

I did not realize how much of a 'hot' 'war' it really was until I watched this film.

The harrowing experience of the soldier brought out the confusing nature of this war. It was a war.

So confusing to go from safe to dangerous by location, simple which place you were. I think Vietnam for the US may have been a similar experience, that is you think you are somewhere safe and civil to find out those around you are with the enemy.

While I sympathize with the overall circumstance of the North, I was shocked about the real life methods of the IRA. I guess I didn't really understand and never really looked at it this closely.

I can't imagine being a soldier in this circumstance. At battle with civilians. Awful.

I have a new respect for both sides in the conflict after viewing this film.
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