Films directed by John Michael McDonagh

The Forgiven

By Josh Slater-Williams

Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes are unhappily married in John Michael McDonagh's uninspired culture clash drama.

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War on Everyone

By Adam Woodward

Alexander Skarsgård and Michael Peña cross the thin blue line in this sweary buddy cop romp.

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Calvary

By David Jenkins

The Guard’s Brendan Gleeson and director John Michael McDonagh reunite to deliver one of the year’s best films.

review

The Guard

By Zara Joan Miller

American cop show meets the Emerald Isle equals Lethal Weapon gone Gaelic.

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