Spoliers ahead! movie discussion post.
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I loved this movie. I especially liked the theme of "is it better to be kind or to be remembered by history?" I think most people lean towards kindness but then when you think about things like communist revolution, or even just any protesting, you engage in things that may not be considered "kind" in an interpersonal sense, even if it is something that saves more suffering in the longer term.
I also enjoyed the male relationship dynamics. the cinematography. and many other parts of the plot and themes that all swirl together in such a simple story. some good ole irish anti-police sentiment. etc.
well, what'd'ya think, so?
The dialectical answer to the theme is of course its better to be remembered by history for your kindness: there's a reason the camera focuses so much on Jesus when he's in the background. The kind Vladimir Illyich also fits this description. Loved the movie as well, and I enjoyed that the ending didn't just go "and they're all well again."