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A repeat today.

Another film about the Irish occupation by British troops.

71 (2014)

This is a multifaceted thriller with the story of a British soldier who is left behind enemy lines during a skirmish with a rioting citizens.

The film nicely delineates the "sides", the factions within the Irish community itself.

The idea that no one is left behind, drives the continuation of the military presence but it is through the efforts of regular citizens that he is protected and finally saved.

Yes a spoiler and it will not make any difference.

I am a sucker for films like this and since I have seen it before, it earns a 5

Labels: films