Veronica Guerin Critic Reviews

Her death was shocking; this well-made telling of her life is inspiring.Read the full review

A luminous performance from Cate Blanchett lies at the heart of Joel Schumacher's impressive drama.Read the full review

Cate Blanchett plays Guerin in a way that fascinated me for reasons the movie probably did not intend.Read the full review

An arresting portrait of a fascinating and somewhat mysterious personality. Read the full review

For the most part, this is a memorable portrayal of a woman who doggedly pursued, and died for, an ideal.Read the full review

Does a respectable job of showing how a journalist constructs a story, the small exchanges, endless wheedling and occasional veiled threat. But most of all, it captures an impressive performance from Blanchett.Read the full review

Made gripping almost single-handedly by Blanchett's superlative performance. Read the full review

The supporting perfs provide the real drama, especially Hinds' excellent turn as the outwardly macho but inwardly broken Traynor, and McSorley's simmering portrayal of the psychotic GilliganRead the full review

Glorifies its subject without quite knowing what to make of her. There's no question, though, about Ms. Blanchett in the title role. When she's on screen, the Fourth Estate flourishes. Read the full review