Michael Collins
Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts, Stephen Rea, Aidan Quinn
Warner Bros.; Directed by Neil Jordan
Rated R; 133 minutes; 1996
Irish revolutionary Michael Collins (Liam Neeson) courageously fought to free Ireland from the clutches of British rule. Stephen Rea, Julia Roberts, and Aidan Quinn co-star in the brilliant retelling of one hero’s fight for freedom.
REVIEWS
"Powerful, inspiring, deeply moving. **** If you liked BRAVEHEART, you’ll love MICHAEL COLLINS. Liam Neeson is amazing."
— Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO NETWORK
"An Academy Award® contender of epic proportions. This is Liam Neeson’s best work since SCHINDLER’S LIST."
— Paul Clinton, TURNER ENTERTAINMENT REPORT
"Neil Jordan’s film boasts a seductive energy and dynamic performances."
— Stephen Farber, MOVIELINE
"Liam Neeson gives a bold and passionate performance."
— Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW
"Magnificent! Liam Neeson burns up the screen with all the fiery passion that made this real-life hero a legend."
— Jeanne Wolf, JEANNE WOLF’S HOLLYWOOD
"Played with intensity and grace by Liam Neeson. Neil Jordan fills his canvas with visual swipes of valor and tenderness."
— Guy Flatley, COSMOPOLITAN
"A formidable achievement. A dream cast — the kinds of performances that earn awards."
— Barbara and Scott Siegel, WNEW-FM/SIEGEL ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATE
"Two thumbs up!"
— SISKEL & EBERT
"As brave and heartfelt as BRAVEHEART."
— Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY
"Entertaining! Neil Jordan is a masterly craftsman. Visually impressive. Liam Neeson is near perfect."
— Richard Schickel, TIME
"Romance, passion and excitement. Niel Jordan’s extremely cinematic, beautifully made David Lean-type epic is powerful and provocative."
— Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Momentous. A passionate epic. Collins is played with thunder and grace by Liam Neeson."
— Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
"****. A terrific movie! Powerful and stirring. Great filmmaking! A towering Oscar®-caliber performance from Liam Neeson."
— Joel Siegel, WABC-TV
"Passionate. Sweeping. Entertaining. A robust, roaringly good performance by Liam Neeson."
— Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"****. Fascinating and exciting."
— Bob Strauss, L.A. DAILY NEWS
"Gorgeous and thrilling. A gripping epic."
— Ella Taylor, L.A. WEEKLY
"Terrific, powerful and stirring. Great filmmaking."
— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA
"Rousing. Sweeping. Glorious. A romantic epic, full of passion and dash. The cast are all outstanding."
— Henry Sheehan, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
AWARDS
Winner Best Film - Best Actor - Venice Film Festival