This film perfectly encapsulates the zeitgeist of the Civil War, retelling the stories of two men, Brian Keenan and John McCarthy, as they are captured and held hostages in Beirut, Lebanon. Watching the developing relationship between the two men is fascinating, as they help each other to survive in the most isolated conditions. The director focuses solely on the two men rather than their families, building up the tension as each scene progresses. The acting is superb, the script is perfect, and the location really does make us feel as though we are there.
The director John Furse does a marvelous job with a limited cast, and although there is not much of a storyline to the film, he manages to keep us on the edge of our seats right until the very end. Furse spent a total of six weeks in an isolated area speaking to Brian Keenan, collecting ideas for how the film will be portrayed to the public. It shows. See this film!
The director John Furse does a marvelous job with a limited cast, and although there is not much of a storyline to the film, he manages to keep us on the edge of our seats right until the very end. Furse spent a total of six weeks in an isolated area speaking to Brian Keenan, collecting ideas for how the film will be portrayed to the public. It shows. See this film!