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In Bruges
A very rare, smart film that can only be explained as futuristic film noir.
Review by Dack
It's refreshing to see such a unique movie in theaters again. Sure, a lot of great movies that have come out in the past year can be called unique, but none really are as unique and satisfying as In Bruges, a comical but also a very deep film that manages to entertain and captivate with a great screenplay.
When a hit in London goes wrong, two mismatched hitmen Ray (Collin Farrell) and Ken (Brenden Gleason) are sent to Bruges to hideout and wait for instructions from their employer, Harry (Ralph Fiennes). While Ken is enjoying the historic sites of Bruges, Harry would rather be absolutely anywhere else. But what starts out as a simple hideaway soon turns into something much more sinister when the two contract killers get their awaited instruction call.
What's interesting about In Bruges is that despite being sometimes sad and always having a slight dark overtone, the movie is constantly funny. It's about as black as black comedy gets. Just when you feel really sad or distraught, you laugh. I've seen many films that have tried this and have failed miserably at it, but In Bruges somehow manages to pull it off.
The character development in the movie is very realistic and deep. The film doesn't have much of a set-up, but as the movie progresses, we learn much more about the true fascinating personalties of characters who were seemingly one-dimensional at first. The cinematography is great, and fits the quaint yet layered mood the acting and music creates.
What really makes In Bruges excel, though, is the simply fantastic screenplay. Anything that can be gripping, funny, entertaining, devastating and realistic simultaneously, is truly a work of a great writer. Writer/Director Martin McDonagh proves he has what it takes to make a daring movie that breaks away from the tired Hollywood formula.
In Bruges is a very good movie. It's not revolutionary or a mind-altering experience, but it is a very rare, smart film that can only be explained as futuristic film noir. If mainstream bland films like Jumper are getting on your last nerve, give the distinguished In Bruges a look.
A very rare, smart film that can only be explained as futuristic film noir.
Review by Dack
It's refreshing to see such a unique movie in theaters again. Sure, a lot of great movies that have come out in the past year can be called unique, but none really are as unique and satisfying as In Bruges, a comical but also a very deep film that manages to entertain and captivate with a great screenplay.
When a hit in London goes wrong, two mismatched hitmen Ray (Collin Farrell) and Ken (Brenden Gleason) are sent to Bruges to hideout and wait for instructions from their employer, Harry (Ralph Fiennes). While Ken is enjoying the historic sites of Bruges, Harry would rather be absolutely anywhere else. But what starts out as a simple hideaway soon turns into something much more sinister when the two contract killers get their awaited instruction call.
What's interesting about In Bruges is that despite being sometimes sad and always having a slight dark overtone, the movie is constantly funny. It's about as black as black comedy gets. Just when you feel really sad or distraught, you laugh. I've seen many films that have tried this and have failed miserably at it, but In Bruges somehow manages to pull it off.
The character development in the movie is very realistic and deep. The film doesn't have much of a set-up, but as the movie progresses, we learn much more about the true fascinating personalties of characters who were seemingly one-dimensional at first. The cinematography is great, and fits the quaint yet layered mood the acting and music creates.
What really makes In Bruges excel, though, is the simply fantastic screenplay. Anything that can be gripping, funny, entertaining, devastating and realistic simultaneously, is truly a work of a great writer. Writer/Director Martin McDonagh proves he has what it takes to make a daring movie that breaks away from the tired Hollywood formula.
In Bruges is a very good movie. It's not revolutionary or a mind-altering experience, but it is a very rare, smart film that can only be explained as futuristic film noir. If mainstream bland films like Jumper are getting on your last nerve, give the distinguished In Bruges a look.
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