...which is better? I just saw this one and really like it and am thinking about catching "In the Name of the Father."
My 150 (or so) favorite movies:
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Personally, I consider In the Name of the Father one of the greatest movies ever. I liked The Boxer, but to me it has nowhere near the emotional impact of In the Name.
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In The Name of the Father, is the best film from the 3 Day Lewis/Sheridan Films. My Left Foot is the second. I'd say it's probably top 5 of Day Lewis performances (his Northern Irish accent is top notch) and the late Pete Postlethwaite is fantastic. Definitely the most downbeat of the trio of films but it's Jim Sheridan's best film to date.
The Boxer is still a very good film, and Day Lewis delivers a great performance and the cast is strong. But it just lacks the power of the first two films and the story isn't as gripping.