When the Sky Falls (2000)

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Average Rating: 4.3/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Jun 26, 2000 Wide

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In this crime drama adapted from a true story, Sinead Hamilton (Joan Allen) is a public relations agent turned journalist who is appalled at the corruption and drug trafficking in her native Dublin; determined to do something about it and make the city a safer place in which to bring up her son, Hamilton begins a series of investigative pieces exposing the major players in the city's dope trade, as well as possible links between drug dealing and the Irish Republican Army. Hamilton's stories win

R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Drama, Television

Directed By: John Mackenzie

In Theaters: Jun 26, 2000 Wide

On DVD: Jul 24, 2001

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Joan Allen
Sinead Hamilton
Patrick Bergin
Mackey
Liam Cunningham
John Cosgrave ("The Run...
Kevin McNally
Tom Hamilton
Jimmy Smallhorne
Mickey O'Fagan
Jason Barry
Dempsey
Pete Postlethwaite
Martin Shaughnessy
Desmond McAleer
Jimmy Keaveney
R�aidhr� Conroy
Jamie Thornton

Critic Reviews for When the Sky Falls

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Remarkably little story...

July 28, 2001 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

A witless examination of a woman who is only ever seen in superficial details.

March 30, 2001 Comment

Ian Waldron-Mantgani

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Although it is not as good as the Cate Blanchett's "Veronica Guerrin", based on the same story, it is a fine film on it's own. I am surprised by the poor reviews. Joan Allen does a great job in the main role. It is a very interesting story, moves along well. I found it very interesting and skillfully made.

December 24, 2009

James Higgins

6.5/10. Although it is not as good as the Cate Blanchett's "Veronica Guerrin", based on the same story, it is a fine film on it's own. I am surprised by the poor reviews. Joan Allen does a great job in the main role. It is a very interesting story, moves along well. I found it very interesting and skillfully made.

January 8, 2007