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In the Land of Saints and Sinners

In the Land of Saints and Sinners

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2023

In a remote Irish village, a damaged Finbar is forced to fight for redemption after a lifetime of sins, but what price is he willing to pay? In the land of saints and sinners, some sins can't be buried.

Movie details

In the Land of Saints and Sinners

“Can you bury your past?”

2023 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 46m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

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In a remote Irish village, a damaged Finbar is forced to fight for redemption after a lifetime of sins, but what price is he willing to pay? In the land of saints and sinners, some sins can't be buried.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over In the Land of Saints and Sinners?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Robert Lorenz

Written by

Terry Loane · Mark Michael McNally

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Finbar Murphy

Kerry Condon

Kerry Condon

Doireann McCann

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Vincent O'Shea

Jack Gleeson

Jack Gleeson

Kevin Lynch

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Robert McQue

Sarah Greene

Sarah Greene

Sinead Dougan

Desmond Eastwood

Desmond Eastwood

Curtis June

Court is in session

Put In the Land of Saints and Sinners on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.