Shadow Dancer

J. O.

Despite the hokey title, this is a respectable effort in the growing collection of dramas set in The Troubles. Taut, with restrained performances and an overall well-executed style. Predictable, but enjoyable. The cinematography was a little too orange and muggy for my liking, but the observational style found in a lot of scenes keeps it interesting nonetheless.

Ashley Spendlove

Marsh takes a clear straightforward directorial approach. We are rewarded with an unusually intelligent (if downbeat) Troubles-based thriller that depicts in a balanced way the tension between the personal and the political. It raises interesting questions around the inescapable legacy of violence (the shadow from which the characters attempt to dance/escape?) and the nature of loyalty, both familial and tribal.

Thomas Dods

The cast is great and the "troubles" are great subject matter but something in this film just didn't click. 71' is a better IRA thriller, albeit a different kind of film.

FISCHER

Une oeuvre solide et prenante qui déclame une impitoyable et sourde tragédie, sur fond de conflit historique, dont nous retiendrons l'exceptionnelle prestation des principaux acteurs, une splendide photographie neutre et glacée renforçant une atmosphère sans cesse désespérée et mortifère... www.cinefiches.com

SafeStanding

Well scripted, well acted film on the "troubles". Slow burning and fairly low on dialogue,focusing on betrayal more than the mechanics of the divide. Only let down by underdeveloped characters.

Andre Rehal

This film felt like something was missing, I don't know what that was but I think the minimalism combined with how fast the story went through its various beats didin't leave me anytime to identify with anybody. Still, the performances were good as was the cinematography.

Jorge Mourinha

Hush hush sweet Collette.

Amandio Filipe Moura

Well made film but not for me (2.6/5)