Tittle: The Crying Game
Genre: Drama,Crime,Romance,ThrillerYear:1992
Plot: The film explores themes of race, gender, nationality, and sexuality against the backdrop of the Irish troubles.The Crying Game is about the main character Fergus' experiences as a member of the IRA, his brief but meaningful encounter with Jody who is held prisoner by the group, and his unexpected romantic relationship with Jody's girlfriend, Dil whom Fergus promised Jody he would protect. However, unexpected events force Fergus to decide what he wants for the future, and ultimately what his nature dictates that he must do.
The film is notable for containing a dramatic plot twist and for its sympathetic portrayal of characters from often-reviled subcultures, presented here as complex and likable human beings. Audiences accepted the film as a thriller, but also as an unconventional romance
The film received 6 Academy Award nominations, winning only for Best Original Screenplay.- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Supporting Actor -
- Best Original Screenplay (win)-Neil Jordan
- Best Film Editing
The film's soundtrack was released on February 23, 1993 as The Crying Game: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album. The Crying Game by Boy George
Reaction and criticism
Roger Ebert- gave the film a four-star rating and described it as one that "involves us deeply in the story, and then it reveals that the story is really about something else altogether.
Gene Siskel- during Siskel and Ebert's annual "Memo to the Academy" program, gave away the ending of the film while giving his review source wikipedia
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