In Bruges
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Movie Reviews of In Bruges
Movie Review: "They're filming midgets!"
Summary: 5 Stars
Colin Farrell as Ray and Brendan Gleeson as Kenny, are marvelously outrageous in this dark comedy. Ralph Fiennes as Harry ("He swears a lot, doesn't he?"), adds his own darkness and humor to this excellent movie. The "Nooks and Crannies" or "Alcoves" dialogue with Ken and Yuri was particularly funny. As was Ray and Harry's conversational "shootout" scene at Marie's hotel.
There were also a few very sad and touching scenes of Ray; flashing back to his accidentally killing an innocent young boy in the church during his assassination of a priest. And the subsequent attempt to take his own life in the park as Ken stops him. Colin Farrell gives a convincing performance as he conveys to Ken, the need to end his life. Kenny in turn, trying to talk Ray out of it, by emphasizing it would serve no purpose and wouldn't bring back the life of the child he took. A real tear-jerker.
Thekla Reuten as Marie, is absolutely gorgeous. As is Clemence Poesy as Chloe, the only thing in Bruges that peaked Ray's interest and kept his mind off the boredom (and the dead boy). Jimmy (Jordan Prentice) the "racist midget" actor, was equally adept to bringing forth his own brand of humor and "off-color" points of view. Yes, there were some pretty bloody scenes in the movie, but not enough to detract from the overall comedy that shone through the darkness of this film.
Movie Review: A True Original
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best films, if not the best, I've seen from 2008. So many films you go into with certain expectations and "In Bruges" defies them for the better. I categorize this film with "Pulp Fiction", "The Usual Suspects" and "Memento" as recent films that actually expand the language of the cinema. Director-scenarist Martin McDonagh does not take his cues from anyone. Many would lump this with Tarantino and Ritchie but this is a unique work. How many films center around hitmen where nary a bullet is fired except in flashback? This is a somber piece about men who rue their profession and regret the choices they've made infused with a certain level of wry humor. The film's main focus is on character but there are some fantastic story twists. The film's setting, the medieval city of Bruges in Belgium, adds to the film's exotic appeal. Colin Farrel finally given a role worthy of his talents, shines as the greenhorn gunman, Ray. Brendan Gleeson gives his best performance since "The General" as the more sensible hitman, Ken. Ralph Fiennes account of a ruthless crime boss is the best of it's kind since Ben Kingsley in "Sexy Beast". Fiennes gives you the chills even with his disembodied voice over the telephone. This is rough going in terms of language and violence but ultimately you'll walk away impressed by "In Bruges".Movie Review: Instant Classic Dark Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
IN BRUGES is the best movie I've seen so far this year. Granted, I've seen very few 2008 films, but the reality is that there have not been many that I've had a desire to see.
Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, IN BRUGES is a quirky, totally unpredictable dark comedy that stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as a pair of Dublin hit men, who are sent to the small Belgium city by their crime lord boss (Ralph Fiennes) to hide out after their last contract killing goes terribly wrong.
Gleeson becomes very touristy, wanting to savor everything about Europe's most well-preserved medieval city, but Farrell is totally bored until he encounters a Dutch film crew and a couple of people involved with the shoot.
I'm not going to reveal any more details about the story, because I don't want to spoil its many surprises.
IN BRUGES is, essentially, a gangster movie, but unlike so many other pictures of this genre, its characters are endowed with a humanity that allows them to change for the better. Like the plot, writer-director McDonagh's dialogue is refreshingly witty.
The DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment has deleted scenes, a gag reel and "Behind the Scenes" featurettes, including one on the film's extensive profanity.
© Michael B. Druxman
Movie Review: I'd Love to be ordered to go to Bruges
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a terrific film. As others have said, a Irish gangster/hitman is ordered to kill a priest but also kills a young boy about to take communion. The shooter and his mentor are both ordered to go to Bruges and lay low for 2 weeks. I won't tell you much more that that as I don't want to give the story/plotline away. There are several interesting characters who popup seeming incidental but our protagonists keep bumping the people and some of these people become unknowingly complicit in a web of death. Nice twist of karma at the very end that you should see coming based on an earlier scene.
The telephone call from Henry to George is just hilarious when Henry begins talking romantically about his memories and what a fairy-tale place it is all the while dropping "F" bombs every three or words. THIS is how swearing should be used in screen writing. In most films, this much swearing is over the top and detracts from the character. Here, the screen writer used the "F" for to colorful perfection.
I wouldn't call this a comedy film, it's more like an English gangster film with some funny bits it in. I recommend In Bruge to anyone who likes great story writing and good character development. The cinematography is very good too!
Movie Review: WoW
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie cannot be categorized as a Comedy alone.. No Way.. You cannot compare this only with 'Death at a Funeral' at all..This movie is like a mix of a lot of others bt only has bits of all of them like from..Lock Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels + Snatch + Magnolia + 21 Days...
Some magnificent performances by Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson & Ralph Fiennes.. I too like many other viewers didnt think much of Collin Farrel when I saw SWAT & Miami Vice... bt man I was impressed by this guy's acting..much the same way I was impressed by decaprio's performance in the Departed..
And Ralph Fiennes just owns every second he is on screen.. every second of it..
The Witty & sharp dialog is the best thing of the movie..combine that with dark comedy & the visual expressions of the characters + the story line.. this is just pure cinematic joy...
Theses kinds of movies just have some thing in them which you just cant put your finger in it bt you just love them for exactly what they are..you dont like to change one second of it..
What a little gem this is...the best movie I've seen after the German Masterpiece 'Four Minutes' this year...