Quick Movie Reviews
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3/4
gideon43 - wrote on 06/10/2010
A movie that promises hit men, shootouts and violent action metamorphoses into a different beast altogether. Pitch black humour blends with machine gun dialogue which is uttered with extreme relish by three actors having a whale of a time. A profane, suspenseful and very funny film about trust, honour and redemption, In Bruges turns the gangster thriller on its head and delivers an unpredictable road movie which is compelling and totally unique, Surprisingly also works well as a travelogue for the fairytale medieval city of Bruges.
Rating of
4/4
Josh O Watts - wrote on 06/02/2010
This film should be in your collection, a Comedy/Drama/Action and all around greatness. See this film, love it. The characters are real fleshed out, the acting is great. Ralph Fienes does a great job in playing the antagonist and is one of the many brilliant parts in this film. Brendan Gleeson is such an underrated actor, he's been in a film you've seen and you haven't noticed because he is that damn good. He does it again here. I love movies that have emotion in them and this one does it great while having the comedy never too far away.
Rating of
4/4
PsychoKing1227 - wrote on 04/10/2010
My all-time favorite playwright Martin McDonagh delivers his unique brand of macabre humor and violent drama into by far one of the best films of the year. Written with the edge that is McDonagh's own style, "In Bruges" explores one man's search for forgiveness, another's search for purpose, and another's search for honor. Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes, and Brendan Gleeson are amazing together, brimming with black humor and the sharp, witty banter of "The Lieutennant of Inishmore," and "The Pillowman."
Rating of
3/4
GJ81 - wrote on 06/09/2009
In Bruges is a film that sounds a bit dull, but when watching it, dull never comes into it. Its a film that surpasses expectations because it crosses genres and themes that maybe we weren't expecting. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson have character, and the script gives them some real heft and emotion that suprised me, and though it stumbles towards the third act, it thankfully picks up the electric pace again for the finale.
Rating of
4/4
alex_84_31 - wrote on 03/29/2009
This movie was surprisingly great! I rented this movie when it came out on DVD and didn't expect all the comedy that came along with it. I was expecting a more serious movie and didn't think I would find anything that really stood out about it, but I got a great surprise. Colin Farrell plays a hitman who isn't so keen on Bruges which is ironic considering the reason he's there. Oddly enough I found Ralph Fiennes' character likeable even though he really isn't a nice man. This movie really makes for some great entertainment. This movie comes highly recommended from me.
Rating of
4/4
The SHC - wrote on 03/14/2009
After I sent my kids to bed, I went on to HBO and watched it. It looked pretty good from the trailers, and I never did get a chance to see it in theatres, so I gave it a shot. It was great! It was funny, entertaining, had a great cast, and overall it was a great movie. Colli Farrell was hilariouse in it, especially in the resteraunt scene and the scene with the fat people. Highly recomended.
Rating of
2.5/4
Alex - wrote on 12/28/2008
Not Oscar (or Globe for that matter) worthy. Still, it was decent and quite the change of pace. A combination of Boondock Saints meets Coen Bros. A little over rated but funny, smart, and decently well acted. Maybe try it.
Rating of
4/4
Ichabod Crane - wrote on 11/14/2008
An enjoyable enough film about two hitmen. I like it and it was fun too watch. The character interactions are were things shined as long as they reacted with Brendan Gleason's character. The only problem I would say would be one charater action at the end involving a certain fall but that is it. It had good scenery though and good dialogue so I would definitely recommend it. On rewatch I actually enjoyed it a little bit more.
Rating of
1.5/4
Allison - wrote on 10/18/2008
I guess I was expected more, which is why it disappointed. Keep in mind however, that Colin Farrell does less than nothing for me! When someone raved about Ralph Fiennes' performance I was ecstatic, however, he did not impress me in this. Overall, it introduced me to the city of Bruges, but that wasn't much of an accomplishment. :(
Rating of
3.5/4
danand82 - wrote on 09/11/2008
A wonderfully dark script, a great setting and some surprisingly deep performances make In Bruges considerably more than the sum of its parts. Managing to veer from funny and light, to deeply dramatic to sometimes shockingly violent it is a wonderful first feature from Oscar winner Martin McDonagh. For me, Glesson lets the side down a little while Farrel shows his considerable and impressive range. Fiennes steals every scene he has and the supporting cast are generally wonderful. Yes it wander a little, engaging with philosophical issues in a rather haphazard way but it's energy and wit more than make up for it. Highly Recommended.
