Eamon Owens performance is just breath taking
I watched this movie again the other evening, having seen it some years back and i have to say Eamon Owens performance is just amazing. For a young kid the depth and range of emotions he has to convey as Francie are huge - hurt, tragedy, darkness, madness and the sometimes very humerous moments in this movie - he is just wonderful.
Having read the book before I saw this movie - I didnt think it would be possible to make this wierd and wonderful story into a movie. Neil Jordan however did a great job but its Eamon Owens mesmorizing on screen performance in what is a very difficult role (a young hopeful boy ultimiately descending into madness) makes Francie Brady one of the most memorable characters ever!
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