SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Spidersecu Don't Believe the Hype

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Grant Bullert "In Bruges" is a charming, yet dark film. It rides the line of comedy and drama. It is a film that is sure to keep you on your toes. The storytelling is of a rare breed in modern cinema, and because of this it is easy to appreciate.-Analysis of Notable Work- *Writing/Directing: The absurdity of the story of Ray and Ken is what makes it so charming. Two dangerous men spend some time together in a quaint town called Bruges after a job goes wrong. It all seems a bit peculiar but oddly it feels real. It is humorous and unprofessional, but seems as if these characters are real. We are drawn in an easily invested into their situation. Martin McDonagh keeps the tone under wraps all throughout the film. When something gets to be too ridiculous, he tones it down and brings some seriousness to the scene. When things get too serious for their own good he brings in some more ridiculous humor. He is in total command of the tone of the film and he nails it all the way through. *Cinematography/Editing: The look of the film is one of bleakness and beauty, mirroring the views of Ray and Ken. Eigil Bryld ties these two worldviews together visually in such a beautiful manner. The sequencing of the film is high energy. There is never a dull moment or lapse in storytelling. Each scene pushes into the next and is filled with wonderful moments. *Dialogue/Acting: Here is yet another fantastic part of the film. There are lovely quips all throughout the film, but they do not feel forced or out of place. They add to the absurdity of the film, but also its charm. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are a wonderful on screen pair. They had remarkable chemistry and they very much brought the film to life. Ralph Fiennes plays a dangerous and inconsistent crime boss. He shifts from stupidity to sternness in a split second and it is incredible. *Music/Sound: Perhaps one of the low points of the film, the music doesn't always seem to fit the mood of what is being portrayed on screen. Although, this could just be another aspect of the chaotic story we are presented with. The sound design is full of beauty and ugliness. There are a few scenes that turn out poorly for our heroes, and the sound design adds to the level of pain we feel. *Production Design/Special Effects: The sets and locations of Bruges are a marvel to behold. They are full of wonder while still being rather bland. The special effects are adequate for the film. They draw no attention to themselves, positive or negative, save one rather gruesome scene.*Conclusion: "In Bruges" is a film of great wonder and excitement, but also bleakness. There is much to ponder about after viewing it. It is a crazy ride all the way through and is one that is sure to be enjoyed by audiences with a quirky taste.

Navod Wijesekara I was really surprised by the storyline because of the way the humour was also gathered up in a natural way. Really I Just wanted to say What I have said on the title; That's all... Really was expecting a comedy mixed crime, thriller but was pleasantly surprised with the Good story. Cheers From Sri Lanka. Would Like to visit bruges some day...

jennamoquin I watched this movie after seeing a YouTube video about movies with hidden meanings. It mentioned that In Bruges was a metaphor for purgatory, or hell, and I was intrigued. I wasn't disappointed. This was one of the best dark comedies I've ever seen. Funny, witty, intensely dark and harrowing, and I never knew what to expect. My favorite character in the movie was Ken (played well by Brendan Gleeson), the older hitman who we find out halfway through is a widower (still wearing his ring, and still mourning his late wife). The major theme in the movie is the gray areas of morality, and how there can be honor among thieves, or in this case hitmen.

classicsoncall Not your typical assassination flick, as the film combines elements of ruthless violence and squeamish humor side by side. The character of Jimmy the dwarf (Jordan Prentice) was a nice touch to provide all that conversation about midgets committing suicide, a topic apparently that hit-man Ray (Colin Farrell) couldn't get enough of. For a couple of assassins, Ken (Brendan Gleeson) and Ray displayed a lot of honor and integrity in the way they conducted themselves. They must have taken their cue from boss man Harry Waters (Ralph Fiennes), who honorably killed himself at the end of the picture when he wound up shooting Jimmy by accident. I would have expected nothing less, although to be accurate, Jimmy wasn't a kid, so Harry would have had some leeway there. I'd have to assume Ray made it back to London at some point, seeing as how his narration closed out the picture, but the ending could just as easily be left up to the imagination of the viewer. I'm pretty sure he made it myself though, with a return trip to Bruges in his future for some more culture and fun.