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Saipan review – Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy’s epic spat becomes amusing state-of-the-nation psychodrama
- The film centers on Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy’s Saipan fallout during the 2002 World Cup preparations.
- Éanna Hardwicke stars as Keane and Steve Coogan as McCarthy, delivering a tense, theatrical clash.
- The story explores the English–Irish divide, highlighting Keane’s contempt for McCarthy’s credentials.
- The film juxtaposes Keane’s high standards with McCarthy’s management style and press briefing tactics.
- The director-led approach frames a national psychodrama around a single, defining incident.
- The Guardian review frames the incident as a 'true-life psychodrama' with national implications.
- The film highlights the role of England in Irish football narratives and leadership disputes.
- The cast includes Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan delivering performances described as strong and precise.
- The film situates the Keane–McCarthy clash within a broader debate about facilities and national expectations.
- The review notes the film’s performative, dialogue-driven approach to character conflict.
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