Film Review – Shadow Dancer

Most films concerning The Troubles take a vitriolic stance, using stark
images of violence and fiery participants to paint a disturbing portrait
of sacrifice and circular movements of tragedy. “Shadow Dancer” is no
less impassioned, but takes a more suspenseful route, locking on the
internal churn of responsibility and personal protection as national
events and schemes of war carry on in the background. It’s a terrific
picture, bolstered by powerful performances from Clive Owen and
especially Andrea Riseborough, who carries the restless effort with a
singular display of discomfort peeking out from behind a mask of duty,
capturing a precise projection of doubt in the midst of destructive
political certainty.
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