Belfast [DVD] [2022]

S.et -During the troubled times, the story is told through the eyes of 9-year-oldBuddy (Jude Hill) who lives in Belfast in a terraced house with his Ma (Caitríona Balfe)his Pa (Jamie Dornan ) and older brother Will (Lewis McAskieIt (Protestant family )Pa struggles to find work, the family's debts keep going-up, he'll seek work in Englandwhich will keep him away for up to 2 weeks at a time.Buddy regularly visits Granny (Judi Dench) and Grandfather 'Pop' (Ciarán Hinds)) Buddyis very fond of them and is upset when his Pa at Christmas suggests they might all moveto England to have a better life.Buddy's cousin Moira (Lara McDonnell ) is a bit wayward and encourages Buddy to join ina theft from the local store.In his class at school Buddy has a crush on fellow class-mate Catherine (Olive Tenant)someone else he'd miss if the family did moveThese are trouble times; Buddy will see the local stores and indeed Catholic homes inhis street attacked which will lead to the street being partially blocked-off and a Britishmilitary Prescence.Will Buddy and his family move away from his beloved Belfast. ?Filmed largely in black and white this is a gritty story, sometimes touching sometimestragic, overall 'A must See'

What a waste of some great acting talent in Cairiona Balfe, and Jamie Dornan. There is more life in a flat bottle of pop than this film. Don't worry if you don't agree with me, it's my opinion and I'm entitled to have one of my own.

Great entertainment and explains the times it had happened.No bad language no terrible violence.Great cast especially the children.Well directed and educational.Its a story set in Belfast, its not factual,and yet gets to the heart of the troubles.Well Worth Watching More Than Once.Extras are intersting too!

Saw this at the cinema, loved it so much I’ve bought it

Having been a teenager in Belfast at the time the film was set I was disappointed. Acting was brilliant but a lot of what was protrayed was not realistic. Watched DVD once and gave it away after- glad we hadnt wasted any more money by going to the cinema to see "Belfast"

Even what are very difficult times for adults can be happy times for kids who see the world differently.This movie reminds me of my childhood in the Soviet occupied Poland which for the adults was constant danger and hardship with mainly two colours : grey buildings and red trams or flags of the communist party. However for me it was the happiest and most colourful time of my life. It was all (like for this Belfast boy) about friends & the community. All about people, experiences, sharing rather than material things.Would never swap my childhood for the one in then the colourful West. I loved my PRL, my " depressing" Warsaw. That was my " Belfast" which I was leaving with tears in my eyes.Still, whenever I return for a visit, on landing, when approaching Okecie airport I have that unforgettable feeling of butterflies in my stomach, racing heart beat which feels like visiting my school crush, an old love.But that's my childhood, my great memories are back. My inner kiddo in me is back. That's happiness.Great movie.

If you purchase and enjoy this (which I believe you will love it) then make sure you watch all the credits at the end after which it immediately rolls into an extended ending then follows up with an interview with Kenneth Branagh and some of the cast which is worth the watch, then you can decide who was the best actor, and good luck with that because they were all brilliant, although my money is on Ciaran Hinds by whisker (or should that be by a whisky). A beautiful film.

This film is very well produced and enjoyable to watch. Judi Dench is in it. The storyline is difficult for some people to deal with, and Kenneth Branagh’s take on it is somewhat saccharine and twee at times. Overall a good film and well worth buying.