Pros: In addition to the superb, flawless acting, the script is a great twist on the classic tale. Fergus (Stephen Rea) is partially responsible for the death of a British soldier, Jody (Forrest Whittaker) and then follows through on his promise to care for Jody's love, Dil (Jaye Davidson) but his past catches up to him even after Dil's big reveal which is where the twist comes in so the plot constantly takes unexpected twists and turns and that is always refreshing even though this film doesn't necessarily have a happy ending.
Cons: I did know the one plot twist going in though it was still thrilling to see how Fergus would react to the news but I was confused as to why Jody was kidnapped in the first place and why Fergus's co-workers kept finding him and pulling back into that deceptive world so I wasn't thrilled with that as I was expecting a more tender love story.
Recommend: Yes
Grade: A-
Side Notes:
-Apparently, Jim Broadbent is the trusty bartender who also serves as a message passer.
-Miranda Richardson was the honey trap for Jody.
-While there is plenty of mutual respect, I don't really think the relationship Fergus and Dil have is healthy.
-I can't help but wonder if the song sung throughout the film, 'The Crying Game' is original to the film or not.
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