Titanic Town (1998)
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Reviews Counted: 19
Fresh: 16 | Rotten: 3
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Roger Michell directed this British drama based on Mary Costello's autobiographical novel about a Belfast housewife and peace activist. During early '70s conflicts in Northern Ireland, Bernie McPhelimy (Julie Walters) and her family move into a Catholic neighborhood in a West Belfast town famed as the location of the Titanic's construction but now a battlefield of bullets, tanks, and helicopters. When one of Bernie's old friends is trapped in a crossfire and killed, she attends a women's peace
Sep 1, 2000 Wide
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Julie Walters
Bernie McPhelimy -
Ciarán Hinds
Aidan McPhelimy -
Nuala O'Neill
Annie McPhelimy -
James Loughran
Thomas McPhelimy -
Barry Loughran
Brendan McPhelimy -
Elizabeth Donaghy
Sinead McPhelimy -
Ciaran McMenamin
Dino / Owen -
Jaz Pollock
Pasty French -
Caola Byrne
Niall French -
Aingeal Grehan
Deirdre -
Richard Clements
Brian -
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Titanic Town has a few too many quiet moments, most of which go nowhere in particular.
A handsome and convincing picture of a region and people in turmoil.
Conveys the complexity of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland and the bravery of one woman who tries to make a stand for peace.
Brings to the fore the day-to-day horrors of a Northern Ireland family forced to cope with British occupation better than any other I can remember.
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Walters and Hinds, whilst a seemingly odd fit for a couple, are both marvellous; the former perfectly handling the tragic nature of the story with a hint of pluckiness that keeps the film from pure dirge, the latter capturing the animated, misanthropic nature of his character with plenty of believability. Credit too is due to the children, particularly O'Neill, who is superb, and carries the film as much as its two stars.
Another plus point is the script - though in a heated debate people probably would not be realistically able to form such magniloquently articulated points and put-downs, the quality of the dialogue shines through, especially in the more dramatic moments; far and away the highlights, particularly the finale. Tell a story about the Troubles, it's probably going to be tragic. Tell a true story about the Troubles, it's definitely going to be tragic.