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Enjoyed seeing this again after a very long time

posted 12 years ago by badgerking10
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Three of us watched it on video at university... Two of us were quite surprised by the big reveal; one of us was like: "Oh, I knew that was coming..." Anyway, when I noticed it was on Film4 the other night, I made sure I set the recorder and I loved it just as much the second time 'round... Of course, there's the issue with Forest Whitaker's accent... I wouldn't even call it bad - it's just not right and it's fairly obvious that a lot of it was done in ADR... Otherwise, it's an excellent film... Stephen Rea's excellent, as always... He should really be a much bigger star than he is. But, I think his style is quite understated. So, maybe he doesn't get noticed as much as actors who are a bit more obviously dramatic.

[–] intofilm 12 years ago

I think you are right about Stephen Rea, on all counts.

[–] ConDeuce 12 years ago

"The Crying Game" makes the rounds on American cable fairly frequently but I hadn't seen it completely since I saw it first back in '93. It was/is just such a great movie and made such a lasting impression on me that I never forgot it. But I did finally sit through it again and I was still so impressed by it. I don't know if Jordan intended what became known as the big secret to actually be such a big deal because it doesn't matter if you see it coming or not. The whole point of the movie is acceptance, loyalty, honor and doing what is right no matter what the outcome. In nearly every aspect (acting, directing, editing and story) the film is almost perfect.

[–] moviechic3 11 years ago

I've been busy watching 90s films this weekend. Was happy to find this at the local video store. I really do believe I had only seen it once, when it first hit video. Watching it 20 years later is like watching a new movie - especially on DVD and a 62 inch screen compared to a VHS on a 19 inch screen :)

[–] skyblazeeterno 11 years ago

Interesting

my angle is that the film is about the difference between love, needing acceptance and obligation and guilt

I see Dil as not really loving Fergus but being very needy of acceptance - lets face facts unless Fergus had intervened when Dave was getting abusive in the street Dil would still be with him

I see Fergus as being with Dil out of the obligation to the promise he made Jody and its more of a guilt thing. I didnt see any real love. Yes there was a bit of caring.

If they were somehow together for an extended period of time I'd not see it working - Dil is very manipulative emotionally and Fergus would eventually tire of it

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[–] kban495 10 years ago

Just watching it again after years, and I'm of the same opinion: this movie would not have worked without Jaye Davidson. Both his looks and acting made it possible for straight guys like me to think, "...wouldn't want to be in "Fergus' shoes...but I understand his conflict..."

Hard to believe Daividson never acted before this movie.