Critic Reviews

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

Blanchett is, warts-and-all, letter perfect.

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

Veronica Guerin paid with her life. This film would make her proud, for it is ultimately not depressing but -- we say without a shred of journalistic irony -- inspiring.

For once, it's no stretch for Jerry Bruckheimer to turn a human life into an action movie. Give or take a pack of screaming clichés in Carol Doyle and Mary Agnes Donoghue's screenplay, Joel Schumacher's propulsive thriller is also a smart character study, with Cate Blanchett as the jewel in its crown.

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

I can't imagine a better actress for this part than Australian-born Cate Blanchett. Blanchett, who can be regal ("Elizabeth") or slutty ("The Shipping News"), manages to catch the feel of Guerin.

Vigorously directed by Joel Schumacher, the film is closer to a suspense thriller than a journalistic report.

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

An arresting portrait of a fascinating and somewhat mysterious personality.