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The Crying Game blew me out of the water when I saw it. The movie has many themes as it deals with race, sex, violence within the backdrop of the "Troubles". Twists and turns take place throughout the movie. Fergus (Stephen Rhea) is an IRA member who kidnaps Jody, a black British soldier. Jody is to be executed in three days unless IRA prisoners are released. Fergus and Jody form a bond during this time. Jody asks Fergus to check on his girlfriend Dil after he is executed. The three days pass and Fergus is ordered to kill Jody. Fergus is unable to follow through on this order but Jody dies accidentally in the get away. Fergus keeps his promise to check in on Dil. If you haven't seen this movie, which Rotten Tomatoes rates at 100, I highly recommend it. The Crying Game is a very unusual movie, I remember when it was released on the big screen. It was a popular movie, the word of mouth was incredible but no one would reveal the big twist.
Funny how even after 15 years you still don't want to reveal one of the most famous twists in movie history. Its cool that I suggested you review it and you did. Perhaps your other readers can suggest movies to get reviewed.
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