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The IRA Informant [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]

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This is a must-see movie for anyone interested in Ireland, human nature under stress, the IRA, police work, urban guerilla warfare, superb acting, great direction, or simply a wonderfully compelling story. How and why someone would turn informer, how others would relate to him and vice versa -- the way this movie presents these and other issues is superbly well done and the acting is absolutely convincing. Having read the other reviews, I was prepared to find the Dalton character (lead RUC inspector) much more brutal and simplistic than he was. Mind, he's no peach, but Dalton carries conviction, as do all the other actors, including the poor hapless Brit soldier caught up in the middle. Can't recommend this highly enough.

This is slightly better than 'Framed' and in my opinion one of Tim's better choices! Very well written and directed and for that matter acted by all those on screen! Tim Dalton gives an excellent performance, his best since Licence to Kill in my mind! I won't give the plot away but I will say you would be foolish not to buy this! A gritty if somewhat harrowing tale of life in Northern Ireland.

I saw this film because I am a huge fan of Cary Elwes and because I am Irish. It is about a man(I don't remember the character's name) played by Cary Elwes who is English and how he sympathizes with the Irish and the IRA. It is powerful and a great film. I am glad to see Cary Elwes getting back to more dramatic roles. Even if you aren't interested in the IRA or Cary Elwes this is still a must see film.

Cary Elwes playes David Ferris, a soilder from England who helps a IRA member get to court to testify agenced the leaders of the IRA. Its a great story if your looking for a movie to shock and move you, its a must see.

Another dark, depressing--but, unfortunately, authentic--tale of the British governing of Northern Ireland. Cary Elwes plays a sympathetic British soldier (there are a few) whose kindly feelings get him into trouble, and Timothy Dalton plays an over-the-top version of the British oppressor tyring to utilize an informant without destroying him before he can be of use. Dalton, an actor I have liked very much when he was really making an effort, here seems to have abandoned all restraint in his portrayal of the villain and the drama overall leaves you feeling as though you've been run over by one of the RUC armoured carriers.

VERY GOOD MOVIE I ALWAY ENJOY ANYTHING THAT TIMOTHY DALTON STARS IN

I DO NOT THINK THERE IS ANY ACTOR THAT CAN TOP HIS TALENT AT any thing he perfroms in.

I'm so disappointed this is not on DVD. I don't want to be without a copy, so I bought two used copies--the second for backup in case anything happens to the first. This is a compelling story with great acting. The integrity of the character that Elwes portrays is inspiring and memorable. It is available on DVD, but only in a Region 2 format. I hope it will someday be offered in a Region 1.

I watched the VHS version purchased some years ago. I am a big Timothy Dalton fan but this is far from his best work. The scenes are disconnected and the sound quality is poor. The Irish accent gets in the way of understanding conversations, and therefore the plot. Having spent some time in Northern Ireland, I know the history of the IRA "revolution" but if not for the news stories of that time, the story would not be revealed very well.

Above average film about one man's decision to get out of the IRA (easier said than done) by turning "informant" (hence the name of the movie). Other than Timothy Dalton's usual overacting, the performances all around are quite good - a very worthwhile movie with excellent music by The Pogues and Shane McGowan.

The title song is great, and last for days.Very suspenseville, and filmed in a great location, not faked , not dubbed.