Drama
United Kingdom,France,Italy,Belgium,Spain
Route Irish is a 2010 British thriller film directed by Ken Loach. The movie follows the story of Fergus (Mark Womack), a former SAS operative who now works as a private security contractor in Iraq, alongside his friend Frankie (John Bishop). However, when Frankie is killed under suspicious circumstances on Route Irish, a dangerous stretch of road between Baghdad airport and the city center, Fergus becomes convinced that there is more to his friend's death than meets the eye.
Determined to uncover the truth, Fergus begins his own investigation and delves deeper into the dangerous world of private security contractors in Iraq. As he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption, Fergus finds himself in grave danger and must use all of his skills and experience to stay alive.
The film tackles the controversial subject of the use of private security contractors in Iraq and highlights the dangers and moral dilemmas faced by those operating in this industry. Route Irish received mixed reviews upon its release, with some praising its political message and gritty realism, while others criticized its lack of character development and disjointed plot.
