Rating of
3.5/4
... It's in Belgium...
danand82 - wrote on 09/11/08
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.
