Saints & Sinners - Heilige und Sünder
Originaltitel: In the Land of Saints & Sinners
In einem abgelegenen irischen Dorf ist der geschädigte Finbar gezwungen, nach einem Leben voller Sünden um Wiedergutmachung zu kämpfen, aber welchen Preis ist er bereit zu zahlen?In einem abgelegenen irischen Dorf ist der geschädigte Finbar gezwungen, nach einem Leben voller Sünden um Wiedergutmachung zu kämpfen, aber welchen Preis ist er bereit zu zahlen?In einem abgelegenen irischen Dorf ist der geschädigte Finbar gezwungen, nach einem Leben voller Sünden um Wiedergutmachung zu kämpfen, aber welchen Preis ist er bereit zu zahlen?
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- Drehbuch
- Hauptbesetzung
- Auszeichnungen
- 1 Gewinn & 7 Nominierungen insgesamt
Ciarán Hinds
- Vincent O'Shea
- (as Ciaràn Hinds)
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Liam Neeson has been pumping out so many slightly generic action/revenge thrillers with the regularity of an alarm clock since Taken took off in 2008 that sometimes it's refreshing to see him do... an actual movie lol. In The Land Of Saints & Sinners is admittedly an action/revenge thriller by definition but it's a damn sight more thoughtful and artistic than most he's done lately and reminds us just what a powerful presence he can be with the right material. Here he's Finbar, a hitman in 1970's Northern Ireland who works for a local kingpin (Colm Meaney) whose outfit solely targets bad people. Finbar has vowed to give up killing, until he can't help himself knocking off the relative of a friend of his whose daughter the guy has been molesting. One less scumbag in the world, the only problem being that this particular scumbag is heavily connected to IRA factions that have been skulking in the area and soon his fiery sister (Kerry Condon) comes looking for those responsible with guns blazing. This is a wickedly suspenseful, character driven piece with vicious bursts of violence and terrific passages of philosophical dialogue in between. Neeson hasn't been this good in a while, he isn't simply on tough guy autopilot, he's actually playing *somebody.* Condon is terrifying as the fierce villainess, a monster who lost sight of her cause long ago and despite twisting morality to suit her own bitter agenda, isn't without a humanity herself that emanates through in her performance. Jack Gleeson proves that he's got more that Joffrey Lannister's sickening impudence in his acting stable and provides solid character work as a younger hitman with an unfortunate past who both admires and resents Finbar, while the usually striking Ciaran Hinds is oddly and sadly underused as the ineffective local policeman. This is a fine thriller with a rock solid, emotionally charged Neeson performance, intense antagonist work from Condon and gorgeous Irish scenery, one of the strongest films so far this year.
After one generic action movie after another, Liam Neeson stars in a different kind of movie.
Although I thoroughly enjoyed the former, this movie was a pleasant surprise for me for two reasons: first, it's a slower paced movie that's more of a drama than an action thriller. Secondly (and most importantly), there is no clear line between good and evil. Most of the characters can be seen as both saints and sinners in their own way.
I also liked the actors (besides Liam Neeson, especially Ciarán Hinds), the score and the landscape shots.
If you like Liam Neeson's earlier action movies but want to see something different with him in the lead role, you should watch this movie!
Although I thoroughly enjoyed the former, this movie was a pleasant surprise for me for two reasons: first, it's a slower paced movie that's more of a drama than an action thriller. Secondly (and most importantly), there is no clear line between good and evil. Most of the characters can be seen as both saints and sinners in their own way.
I also liked the actors (besides Liam Neeson, especially Ciarán Hinds), the score and the landscape shots.
If you like Liam Neeson's earlier action movies but want to see something different with him in the lead role, you should watch this movie!
Once again one of the better Liam Neeson films. The film is entertaining and has a great cast. The simple story, about IRA terrorists who cross paths with Liam Neeson, stands out above all because of the camera. The landscape shots are beautiful. The music is atmospherically good. The film is told in a straight forward manner. No action fireworks, but a quiet and atmospheric thriller. A worthwhile film that is surprisingly different to otherwise tried and tested Liam Neeson films. It's amazing what this little film brings out of its actors in terms of performance. Little jewels in a simple setting.
In the Land of Saints and Sinners is an Irish Western that prioritises its characters over any action which makes it one of the better Liam Neeson vehicles of recent memory. It covers familiar ground in an effectively old fashioned way, operating as a slow burn and all the better for it.
Liam Neeson is on top form here. He's consistently engaging even if nothing is happening and with this focusing on the character work, he gets to show off more of his dramatic chops. Jack Gleeson has a roguish charm and Kerry Condon is a pretty ruthless villain despite the odd bit of sympathy.
Robert Lorenz's direction is thoroughly old school, all the way down to playing the credits over a final extended scene. It's workmanlike in its construction with some gorgeous scenery. Diego Baldenweg's score has a mournful quality that's an ideal fit for a film that's obsessed with the emotional toll of the violence opposed to the thrill of it.
Liam Neeson is on top form here. He's consistently engaging even if nothing is happening and with this focusing on the character work, he gets to show off more of his dramatic chops. Jack Gleeson has a roguish charm and Kerry Condon is a pretty ruthless villain despite the odd bit of sympathy.
Robert Lorenz's direction is thoroughly old school, all the way down to playing the credits over a final extended scene. It's workmanlike in its construction with some gorgeous scenery. Diego Baldenweg's score has a mournful quality that's an ideal fit for a film that's obsessed with the emotional toll of the violence opposed to the thrill of it.
Liam Neeson seems well suited to the role as a widowed hitman going up against the IRA, probably because its on his home turf and seems more relaxed around others from the same county?
He plays well off Ciaran Hinds as the local Garda and their friendship is funny and touching.
Kerry Condon is excellent as the villian; believable and refreshing to see a female as the baddie.
I liked the scenery (obviously!) and the soundtrack is solid.
We did struggle a lot with the dialogue , the accents here are very thick so we found it difficult to follow events.
The sweet, good natured Irish villagers and their simple life seemed trite and stereotypical but it's an watchable, well acted would be 'Western'
He plays well off Ciaran Hinds as the local Garda and their friendship is funny and touching.
Kerry Condon is excellent as the villian; believable and refreshing to see a female as the baddie.
I liked the scenery (obviously!) and the soundtrack is solid.
We did struggle a lot with the dialogue , the accents here are very thick so we found it difficult to follow events.
The sweet, good natured Irish villagers and their simple life seemed trite and stereotypical but it's an watchable, well acted would be 'Western'
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- WissenswertesDespite being an American, Robert Lorenz decided to keep the film as authentically Irish as possible, not only employing an all-Irish cast, but also employing an all-Irish crew.
- PatzerAt 6 minutes in, when Finbar and the Garda are discussing the broken sign, two wind turbines can be seen on a hill in the distance on the right-hand side of the screen. The 1st wind turbine in Northern Ireland wasn't until around 1995. The film is set in 1974.
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Finbar Murphy: There's more to me than this. I'd like people to see it.
- SoundtracksIt's All in the Game
Performed by Tommy Edwards
Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Charles Dawes
(c) Music Sales Corporation, 1951 WC music Corp.
(c) Larry Spier Music LLC
With kind permission of Bosworth Music GmbH, Intersong Musikverlag GmbH and Downtown Music Services
(p) 1958 UMG Recordings, Inc.
With kind permission of Universal Music GmbH (Switzerland)
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- En tierra de santos y pecadores
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- Kilcar, County Donegal, Irland(Football match and street scenes)
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- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 2.258.795 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 1.034.132 $
- 31. März 2024
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 3.629.978 $
- Laufzeit1 Stunde 46 Minuten
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