The Field [DVD]

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

One of the best films I've ever seen. The acting is outstanding.

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

Saw it on tv some years ago and bought the dvd as it does not seem available on Virgin movies etc. The plot centres on a formidable rural Irishman and his obsession with the family field, which bodes I’ll for all concerned. Compelling portrayal by Richard Harris supported by Sean Bean and John Hurt.

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.

Another update from VHS to DVD - Richard Harris is superb; it's a portrait of rural Ireland, and Kerry specifically - the home of JB Keane who knew how people felt about the land. Look out for his brother too - Fergal Keane's father (the BBC correspondent), and then go to Listowel in north Kerry to the exhibition at the museum.

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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.

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

Another great acting performance by Richard Harris.I believe that a few of the characters were somewhat uglier than they needed to be. The ending was not what I expected. Nonetheless I give it 5 stars. It’s still about Ireland and stars Richard Harris.