Set in South Dublin, this Irish drama follows golden boy Richard - an alpha-male teenager who has it all: he's...
Set in South Dublin, this Irish drama follows golden boy Richard - an alpha-male teenager who has it all: he's handsome, from a well-off family, a promising young rugby player and is adored by many. But after a deadly, drunken encounter with his girlfriend’s ex, the lives of Richard and his family are shattered. Winner of Best Film at the 2012 Irish Film Awards. Loosely based on Kevin Power's 2008 novel Bad Day in Blackrock, a fictional account of the death Brian Murphy who died as a result of a violent assult outside a Dublin nightclub in 2000.
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91 %47 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
60 %1,662 reviewsAudience score rating
"A low-key but compelling morality tale."
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Variety
Variety"An impressive study of guilt, responsibility and the bad things that happen to good people."
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Total Film
Total Film"A satisfyingly knotted moral fable with some very memorable performances, including a fine piece of charismatic brooding from Reynor."
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Time Out
Time Out"Mr. Reynor's portrayal of this man-child is an extraordinary screen performance in which his face registers all the conflicting emotions gripping Richard."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"An engrossing and intelligent drama that throbs in the mind for hours after the final credits."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A tough, impactful film that offers a sometimes uncomfortable but always gripping examination of cause and effect."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineWhat Richard Did | Details
- Runtime
- 88
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- Ireland
