Versatile director Joel Schumacher followed up his thriller Phone Booth with the gritty biopic Veronica Guerin.
But was it a creative stretch too far?
Youd do the same.
The finished piece probably wasnt what either of them were expecting.
Veronica Guerin (Cate Blanchett) was a crime reporter for the Irish Sunday Independent.
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She begins by interviewing preteen addicts in a bid to discover who the suppliers are.
After ruthlessly investigating him, she discovers he isnt involved, and actively goes in search of the truth.
This makes Veronica more determined than ever to bring him to justice.
In late June 1996, Veronica has to attend court with regards to unpaid speeding tickets.
When you think of the serious biopic genre, Joel Schumachers name isnt one that readily springs to mind.
But this is Hollywood, and nothing really should come as a surprise anymore.
Which is just what happened withVeronica Guerin.
Firstly, theres the story.
Cast-wise, the movie falls flat, with only Cate Blanchett making any impact.
When the film was released,Veronica Guerinreceived negative reviews, and the movie never made its money back.
Next time, I will be looking at the big screen version ofThe Phantom Of The Opera.
