The title of this Canadian film drama is, need we say, ironic. Director Milad Bessada underlines the tragedy and futility of Ireland's civil war by heavily underlining the sameness between the two warring factions. This he does by casting Margot Kidder in a dual role. Ms. Kidder plays twin Catholic girls, one loyal to the "cause," the other in love with a British soldier. Though A Quiet Day in Belfast is not rated, the unrelenting hopelessness of the subject matter may prove too intense for very young children.
~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide