The Field [DVD]

What a wonderful film this is. Richard Harris was nominated for an Oscar but, criminally, was not awarded one. There is really no comfort to be found in this film, no consolation. Just a dark path to the painful results of one man's anger and obsession and his inability to cope with grief and loss. It's not simply about that - there are many other subplots. But Bull's tragic story is the centre of it. And look out for a great performance from the virtually unrecognisable John Hurt. I love this film, but I am not always in the right mood to watch it. 😏

Been wanting to see this film for ages. Finally got around to buying it and it was worth it. Great movie.

This is an excellent film, from 1990, starring Richard Harris, John Hurt and Sean Bean. The story is about an Irish farmer (Harris) whose family has, for many years, rented a field - ensuring that it's well cultivated and productive. The owner of the field has died, and it's now for sale by public auction. Given tensions between the locals, the future ownership of the field causes major disagreements - as livelihoods are put at risk. The drama that unfolds involves enraged villagers and even death. This is a character-driven movie, and by far it's Harris' performance that is standout. If you're a fan of this actor, and/or of independent films, then I highly recommend it.

WOW...Harris is fabulous in this exceptionally sad but powerful film. All the performances are great...especially from Bean and Berenger as well as the late, great Richard Harris. The story is the story of Ireland, told from the perspective of one man (Harris) and HIS field. It's intense and a little claustrophobic. Berenger as the outsider is really excellent. It's one of those films you'll watch...and still be thinking about days later ! Don't expect escapism and fun. But if you want to go on an emotional rollercoaster and enjoy a stand-out performance from Harris, this is a great pick ! More Raging Bull than Dumbledore !!!

A superb film. I cannot recommend this highly enough. It is one of my favourite films of all time. This film deserves far more attention that it has received to date. It deserves classic status. Wonderful story. Brilliant acting and production. No spoilers I'm afraid. You'll have to buy and watch it to know why. Dr Mike Sutton is author of Nullius in Verba: Darwin's greatest secret

I bought this for my father.

Superb old Irish Film. Captivates realistically the drama and society at that time. Richard Harris played a first class roll. Worth buying.

Outsiders? Are these the same outsiders who took the corn from our mouths when the potatoes went rotten in the ditches? A classic Irish film with Richard Harris playing the Bull McCabe, a man who wont face his mother whether it be in heaven or hell without that Field.

The Field is Shakespearean in my opinion. The story line, the dialogue, the acting, while modern, are timeless. Good cinematography. Great acting. I love this movie. The actors and the acting are nothing short of exquisite.

Exceeds J.B.Keane's original play in tragical effect- a minor fault committed in the beginning leads to catastrophe an self-destruction. Set in the same location as M.McDonagh's "The Beauty Queen...", it gives a much deeper insight into the way of thinking in rural Ireland.

Shot in the Connemara in and near Leenaun, the film is based on true story of an unaware, insensitive globalizing Yank vs. a traditional farmer-herder (you can read the newspaper story on the wall in the local pub). It's the story of our era, of the power of globalizing money vs. local tradition and peoples' lives. Richard Harris is simply incomparable in this film, he never played a role more strongly to my knowledge. The scene where he accepts the Tinker girl's challenge and dances down the floor to meet her is worth the entire film, is absolutely charming! Having grown up in the south of Ireland, he simply played himself in the film, or at least that's my guess. For a comparable reflection of local culture in a film, one would have to turn to Robert Duvall's also incomparable portrayals of Texans. The ending is "King Knut", but that tale of his beating the waves is misinterpreted, Knut (and The Bull as well) was not a fool. He killed the Yank. Well, he should have killed the priest too. Oh, not really, murder isn't the answer but they both deserved a good, swift kick in the rear end and to be stopped as well. I was told in Ireland that the case is realistic, that disputes over land could easily lead to murder. Part of the local culture.

My Father had The Field on VHS and he would watch this movie all the time because Ritchard Harris was his favorite actor

J'ai choisi cette note pour la qualité globale du film. Il est juste regrettable que ce film ne soit qu'en anglais sans aucun accès à un sous titrage