Hinds has been ready for a role of this size and shape for years; it was simply a matter of finding it, and its finding him.
What holds The Eclipse together is Hinds' sorrowful and moving performance as a man haunted in more ways than one.
The Eclipse is needlessly confusing. Is it a ghost story or not? Perhaps this is my problem.
With apologies to George A. Romero and the impending zombie apocalypse, The Eclipse may be the most realistic film where something dead comes to life and tries to feast on human flesh. Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/04/15/MVST1CTGJ4.DTL#ixzz0lDuetYGS
Well worth seeing for its acting and its tempting cinematography. Don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to book a vacation in Cobh.
After Dark Competition
Chicago International Film Festival (2009)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Film
Irish Film and Television Awards (2010)
Best Feature Film
Neuchâtel International Fantasy Film Festival (2010)
Best Original Score
Satellite Awards (2010)
Conor McPherson
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival (2009)
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