I remember when this film was released eight or nine years ago and never really felt the desire to watch it. However, having lived in Ireland for several years now, I am more aware of the Veronica Guerin story and especially with what she accomplished.
In the 1980's and early 1990's, before the Celtic Tiger was born, the illegal drug trade was growing more prevalent and violent in the day-to-day lives of the average Dubliner.
Veronica Guerin, an aggressive journalist wanting to make a name for herself, unearthed many of the dealers at the top and began naming names. This didn't go over too well and this mother and wife was repeatedly warned to back off with beatings and even getting shot in the leg...
She didn't back off and she was murdered for it.
Her death helped spur the passage of several laws related to drug trafficking and related crimes.
Interesting for me from a historical perspective but definitely not a quality film. More in the category of a made-for-television film, it lacks an emotional connection for the audience to truly understand Guerin and her motivations for putting herself and her family in danger...
