In the Land of Saints and Sinners

As pleasing as it is to encounter Colm Meaney, Niamh Cusack and Jack Gleeson, they form a parade of wasted ideas and characters who needed far more screen time and development.

As such, there’s a find-and-replace quality to aspects of the writing... But such stock roles are geed up by performances that are stronger than they had to be.

Neeson is as sturdy as ever in a role Clint Eastwood might have played 20 years ago and a few thousand miles away. And Condon excels, giving a stock character a shudder of intensity and three dimensions.

There’s bits and pieces of entertaining stuff here, a few sharp lines and a gonzo final shootout, but the overall tone of cliche is a bit wearing...

A solid, old-fashioned Irish Western about what it means to hang up your rifle. It isn’t especially deep, but it’s good to see Liam Neeson find some character depth among the usual shooting and grumbling.

This is a really good movie. I poke a lot of fun at Liam [Neeson] for making the same movie over and over again, but this goes to show you can play that guy without playing "that guy."

Nestled in the natural beauty of Donegal, this film blends the perfect mix of drama and action. In the Land of Saints and Sinners is masterfully crafted with a wholly entertaining premise.

It's Liam's best movie in a long time.

In The Land of Saints and Sinners has some fine performances and scenery, but it can’t decide on a tone, with awkward results.



Many great films have tackled the IRA, and though In the Land of Saints and Sinners may not reach their level, it remains a watchable experience.