In Bruges
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Movie Reviews of In Bruges
Movie Review: It's a fairytale town, isn't it? How's a fairytale town not somebody's f***ing thing?- Harry
Summary: 5 Stars
Two hit men, Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) are on a sort of makeshift holiday in Bruges, Belgium after a hit gone wrong. While awaiting word from their boss, Harry (Ralph Fiennes), Ken is interested in sightseeing and the history of the place, while Ray couldn't be more unimpressed and can't wait to escape.
After hearing so many wonderful things about this film I was absolutely prepared to be let down. Movies rarely live up to the hype for me, but I am happy to say this one did and then some.
In Bruges had me laughing out loud, hard and repeatedly, as the political incorrectness and the way Ray and Ken play off each other is hilarious. It had me sobbing big ugly girly tears as the emotion that pours from Ray, his guilt, his sadness, is absolutely palpable and heartbreaking. This movie had me gasping at the violence, on the edge of my seat and on an emotional roller coaster from one minute to the next. It was great.
The performances are grand by all three main characters and the supporting cast lends equally wonderful and interesting performances. I found this to be a multi-dimensional and complex film filled with irony, humor, action and sadness. I was really stunned at the power behind Colin Farrell's performance. He goes from a sort of spazzy, funny, slightly inept and combustible sidekick to a sensitive, deeply tortured soul in about 2 seconds and every facet of his character is believable and brilliant.
In Bruges is one of those quotable films with a billion awesome one-liners and moments. This is easily one of my favorite movies this year and definitely upon my list of all time favorites. I loved every fricken minute of it.
5+ stars
Cherise Everhard, August 2008
Movie Review: "This is the shootout."
Summary: 5 Stars
After a killing that went very wrong, two Irish hitmen hole up in Bruges, Belgium, and wait for their boss to tell them what to do next. The younger thug, Ray (Colin Farrell), hates everything about the storybook-pretty city, while his older partner, Ken (Brendan Gleeson), loves sightseeing. They meet some interesting characters and then the phone call comes from the boss - and it's bad news for one of them.
I'd heard a lot about how wonderful this movie was and, to my surprise, it completely lives up to the hype. It's an outstanding black comedy, very much in the same vein as Fargo, with bad guys interacting in a small town, speaking simple dialogue that is unintentionally funny, along with some really graphic violence. Farrell (Phone Booth) and Gleeson ("MadEye Moody") are outstanding as the killers who turn out to be pretty regular guys with consciences. They are an appealing odd couple with contrasting personalities and a deep bond between them. Ralph Fiennes plays a loving family man who happens to be the killers' boss. He's very good with a Michael Caine-ish cockney accent. The underlying decency of the killers makes them sympathetic and even somewhat noble, despite their chosen work.
With its remarkable medieval architecture and serene atmosphere, Bruges is a spectacular location. This is a movie with beauty and ugliness, humor and suspense, and most important, a truly great script; what a winning combination. Highly recommended.
Movie Review: Non-stop action, pathos, violence and comedy. I loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
There is never a dull moment in this fast-paced dark 2008 film that was nominated for an academy award for best screenplay.
After two Irish hitmen mess up a job in England, their boss sends them to the town of Bruges, Belgium. They don't understand why they are sent there but have to listen to the boss's orders.
One of the men, Colin Farrell, would much rather be in Dublin and complains the whole time. He's the younger of the two and immediately finds an attractive woman to hang out with. The older man, Brenden Gleeson, takes it all in stride and follows the boss's order which is to enjoy the town itself and do some sightseeing. There is conflict between the two from the start but it is easy to tell there is also a deep friendship and understanding.
The boss, who we only meet through his voice until the last part of the film, is played by Ralph Fiennes. It's a great role and he plays it with over-the-top colorful language and a sense of viciousness as well as a sense of honor and playfulness. How this all comes together is testimony to the skill of the screenwriter.
It doesn't take too long for things to get out of hand. There is non-stop action, violence and pathos. And, believe it or not there is quite a bit of comedy. I was at the edge of my set the whole time waiting for what would happen next. I was horrified by some of the violence. I laughed out loud at the funny parts. And, mostly, I was made aware of the very imperfect human beings these characters were and how there were many sides to each of their personalities. All of this unfolded so quickly that before I knew it the film was over and I was left with the deep satisfaction of seeing a small work of art.
Movie Review: Martin McDonagh's indescribably brilliant creation deserves an Oscar nod
Summary: 5 Stars
It would be wonderful if this creation of writer/director's Martin McDonagh won an Oscar nomination. [There's talk.] It is almost indescribably brilliant. A dark, scathing almost-comedy but also a tragic drama, it simply defies easy categorization. You could see that in the ads (the breezy tagline "It's in Belgium!" is off-pitch). I think the marketers no doubt struggled with how to pitch this now instant classic. Someone did their job right though: Box Office Mojo tells me this small film raked in almost $32 million, over 75% in non-US receipts. I suspect it'll have a nice reward in DVD sales and rentals, too, as the word gets around. It's already lodged in IMDB's Top 250 (#233 as I write this review).
Beyond McDonagh, credit really belongs to the great cast. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are magic together. I liked Farrell saying (in the Extras on the DVD) that when he saw the script, he simply had to do it. It was that good. Kudos to Farrell for not simply going for the big bucks in mediocre offerings. He's shown that type of discipline before in the underrated Intermission and A Home At The End Of The World (Widescreen). Playboy image aside, Colin Farrell is a serious actor with an impressive body of work to his credit.
The actors in the supporting roles were equally sublime - this was my introduction to Clémence Poésy; Thekla Reuten makes Gleeson feel homey at her inn with her warm, beautiful presence; and Jordan Prentice is fabulous. His exchanges with Farrell are priceless.
Movie Review: An Oasis In The Often Dry Dvd World
Summary: 5 Stars
Pan in on a sun filled view of a bridge crossing over into an architecturally diamond of a town which is magnificently beautiful yet unfamiliar to many called Bruges. Place Colin Farrell as a boyishly shy and strikingly handsome assassin who hates Bruges along with his bubbly savoring sight seeing cohort Brendan Gleeson. Then toss in a most hysterical yet drab controlling and humanely emotionless boss Ralph Fiennes and we have the 3 central characters. But wait, let's not forget the dwarf in his school boy attire as well as a sexy secretive blonde who catches Colin's eye as much as the river roadways catches Brendan's. What we have is a dryly humored plot with such laughs and heartbreakingly sad twists and turns that ends with...
You wouldn't want me to give away the whole story now...would you? I won't.
I first downloaded it from I-Tunes but needed to see it on our large screen TV so I bought it from Amazon. I must say I love packaging as well as having the dvd to bring over friend's homes to watch. "...ain't nothing like the real thing baby..." You'll watch it again and again.
If you love Colin Farrell you must see:
Alexander, Revisited - The Final Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
If you adore Brendan Gleeson you'll adore him in:
Black Irish
If you think Ralph Fiennes is also fantastic see:
Red Dragon - Collector's Edition