The Bottom Line
I found this docudrama compelling and especially liked its realism and immediacy. Even though it would have made the movie longer, I wanted to see more development of Ivan Cooper's character.
Pros
- Compelling docudrama
- Chronicles historically important event
- Realistic feel and strong sense of immediacy
Cons
- Choppy dramatic line
- I wanted to know more about Ivan Cooper
- I wished DVD provided more historical context
Description
- DVD containing docudrama "Bloody Sunday" (2002)
- Movie re-creates 1972 clash between British troops and protestors in Derry, Northern Ireland
- DVD extras: 2 commentary tracks + 2 featurettes
- Good picture quality
- Good sound quality
Guide Review - “Bloody Sunday” DVD Review
This docudrama re-creates the events of January 30, 1972, in Derry, Northern Ireland. On that day thousands marched in protest of what they saw as discrimination against Irish Catholics. While the majority of marchers were Catholic, the principal leader of the political demonstration was Ivan Cooper (James Nesbitt), a Protestant Member of Parliament. When some of the protestors clashed with British troops, the soldiers opened fire, killing 14 civilians and wounding 13 others. I was drawn in by this compelling docudrama and especially liked its realistic feel and sense of immediacy. But even though it would have made for a longer movie, I wanted to see more development of Ivan Cooper’s character.
