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life of Veronica Guerin was full of hope, desire to improve the world, and
a need to inform the public about the injustices and crimes of others that most
dared not speak off. Veronica was a reporter for an Irish newspaper
where she used to publish the results of her investigations . The
investigative reports by Veronica were often laughed upon by other
reporters, but the articles were also feared by those who were
investigated. The truth had to be heard and Veronica was one of
those brave souls that fought the war of injustice for those who could not
through the power of the pen. The story of Veronica is based on a
true story and her courage will echo through time as others like her are committed
to spread the word of truth. The story begins with Veronica (Cate Blanchett) being freed of charges as she had compiled a large number of speeding tickets. Veronica exits the courthouse and begins her drive home while calling her mother and a police officer to let them know that she is back on the road. When Veronica stops at a red light someone drives up next to her and crashes her window to her car. This is followed by a flashback to what lead up to the current event as Veronica followed up on a lead regarding the excessive amount of heavy drugs on the streets of Dublin. The film depicts the dark side of Dublin before Veronica pushed the law enforcement into action. This is told in one long flashback that leads up to the current moment in the film. The location and mise-en-scene are powerful as they help depict a realistic setting for the film, which enhances the aesthetic atmosphere of the story. Cate Blanchett's performance is excellent as she is convincingly strong, yet delicately frail as she is submitted to highly stressful situations. In the end, the audience will experience a good cinematic experience, which is similar to the film When the Sky Falls (2000). |
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| 10/7/2004 | |
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