This was a pretty cool movie,I was just expecting more of what the trailer gives us.What you get though is kind of an unexpected suprise.A story of Regret,Haunting memories and even sadness at times.It's kind of a dark comedy,I liked it ,like I said if you are looking for the whole movie to be like the trailer you will most likely be disappointed.
For those who might not know the name, director Martin McDonagh is an Irish playwright who won the Oscar for his short film "Six Shooter" about a chance encounter on a train, and that film's star Brendan Gleeson has returned as Ken, one of two hit men sent to the medieval city of Bruges in Belgium along with his partner Ray (Colin Farrell) to rest and lay low after a hit gone horribly wrong. Ray is a miserable bastard who makes it clear he's not happy about being in Bruges, but Ken convinces him that their boss Harry has a job for them there, as well as allowing them a chance for some sightseeing, none of which improves Ray's mood. Things look up when he meets the beautiful local woman Chloe, played by French actress Clémence Poésy--you may remember her as Fleur Delacore in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire--and scores himself a date, which also goes horribly wrong due to Ray shooting off his big mouth. From there things continue to go south as Ray and Ken get into all sorts of messes and meet strange characters, all of whom will play a part in the larger picture.
There aren't too many non-Belgian films set in Belgium, and Bruges is a beautiful but odd place to set an entire movie. You'll probably learn more about the place than you ever need to know as Ken narrates their sightseeing excursions with a few factoids about the place. The entire first act is driven by the chemistry between Farrell and Gleason as they deliver rapid-fire patter that reminds one of McDonagh's background as a playwright, but it makes them as immediately endearing as Vincent and Jules in "Pulp Fiction," allowing for an even bigger impact as things happen to them. Our first encounter with the boys' boss Harry is an expletive filled telegraph and an equally amusing phone conversation with Ken, making it obvious that this is a mobster cut from the same cloth as Ben Kingsley's Don Logan. Those who don't recognize the voice will be thrilled when they learn who plays Harry, because it's a pleasant surprise.
This is easily Colin Farrell's best role and performance in a long time, one that allows him to show a lot of range, not just as the big-mouthed prat we assume Ray to be, but also as a thoughtful man distraught about what happened in London. Having seen the error of his ways, he feels the need to make right, even if he hides it with a lot of complaining and arguments, and that carries over to Gleason's Ken, continuing his great run with McDonagh.
McDonagh has created a clever script that interweaves its small cast of characters into an intricate crime caper that mixes humor, violence and true heartfelt human emotions into a brilliant debut feature. Just when you think you know where things are going, McDonagh throws a sharp curve ball at you and then another, and another, and pretty soon, what started as a two-handed talkie has turned into a hold-your-breath action flick, when Harry turns up in Bruges to rectify some business that Ken has botched. Even so, it never loses what made the first half so charming and entertaining, because McDonagh's impressive dialogue remains at the forefront for the extended confrontation between Ken and Harry. The ending might be somewhat grim for some tastes going by the lightness of what's gone before, but the way everything is tied together makes it all worth it.
Anyone worried that Tarantino and Ritchie's best work might be behind them, can revel in the promise of McDonagh's take on the crime-comedy genre, as this talented filmmaker shows that "Six Shooter" was no fluke and this movie begins what's likely to be a long and promising film career. On top of that, if "In Bruges" doesn't end up being the funniest and most quotable movies of the year, then it should be very close
Movies that center around dialog are usually hit or miss affairs. In Bruges gets it right, mostly. Colin Farrell is out of place, but I tend to think that about everything he's done post-Phone Booth.
This one is surprisingly good!!!A dark comedy laced with shootout n violence. The script is hilarious n well directed by an Irish director Martin McDonagh
komik ve garip. the game'in yönetmeniymi?, filmi izledikten sonra ögrenince cok mantikli geldi, o filmden sonra hissettiklerime benzer bisiyler hissettim gercekten de. biraz tarantinonun birbirini vuran komedyen adamli filmleri gibi ama daha güzel çünkü Bruges dedikleri yer çok güzel geldi gözüme (göz boyama), bir gün gidip gezmek nasip olur insallah. filmi ve colin farrell'i sevdim, evet. belki de bu tip filmlerin anlamsizligiyla dalga gecmek istemis yönetmen, boyband bakisli colin farrell'i sevdigime inanamiyorum hepsi bu.
What an odd movie. Had no idea what I thought of it right after I saw it the first time. Then, a week later, it suddenly came to me that I'd liked it. Weird.
''I grew up in Dublin, and I love Dublin. If I had grown up on a farm, and was retarded, Bruges might impress me. But I didn't, so it doesn't.''
Sent to and staying In Bruges, Belgium after a difficult job, two hit men reconcile with each other after a Job in the past goes wrong. Things get complicated as their boss gives the call for his latest order...
Colin Farrell: Ray
Brendan Gleeson: Ken
Ralph Fiennes: Harry
May i start by saying In Bruges is the best black comedy from the British Isles this year currently, which is like our equivalent of Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang except In Brudges mixes that with emotion, shocking events that transpire and a level of Drama that can only be pulled off by English/UK actors.
Ralph Fiennes as Harry doesn't even appear till the 2nd act and before he's even on screen, his letter, his phone call elevate the film into the stratosphere and beyond injecting a demented dark humour thats already present in the mix. His London accent and his teeth! Two things that instantly prove to me what a chameleon Ralph truly is and definitely a talent for playing a villain as well as a hero in films. He's a pleasure to watch in this, his character Harry(Ironic i know) makes his Lord Voldemort in the Potter series seem abit of a pussy.
Colin Farrell as the troubled protagonist Ray who wants to go out drinking and merry making, as the story goes on we found out a terrible revelation that will shock and cause emotion involving a priest and a boy. His one liner's will crack a smile out of audiences, his Irish tones made me feel at home right away.
Brendan Gleeson as Ken also deserves a mention for his thoughtful depiction of a character who has a love of history, moralistic and also a good sparring partner for Colin cracking jokes that appeal to your dark side.
A Midget, Prostitutes, a fight in a restaurant, Ray annoying Ken with his light turning on antics as he returns home late, Harry having a elevated fit of rage in front of his family, an explosive conclusion of shoot out proportions and piano playing accompaniment that is a refreshing add to all the chaotic happenings...What more could you want to fulfill all that you desire in a film.
In Bruges ends the best way a film heaven doth allow, which is it doesn't really have an end, it leaves it up to your imagination to conclude what happens...
''There's a Christmas tree somewhere in London with a bunch presents underneath it that'll never be opened. And I thought, if I survive all of this, I'd go to that house, apologize to the mother there, and accept whatever punishment she chose for me: prison, death. Didn't matter. Because at least in prison and at least in death, you know, I wouldn't be in fuckin' Bruges. But then, like a flash, it came to me. And I realized, fuck man, maybe that's what hell is: the entire rest of eternity spent in fuckin' Bruges. And I really, really hoped I wouldn't die. I really, really hoped I wouldn't die.''
Amazing black comedy. Don't watch this movie if you're easily offended. It's probably the best black comedy movie that's been released in the past year.
Failed hitman Colin Farrell is sent to Bruges with fellow hitman and friend Brendan Gleeson to lay low after the botched murder of a priest results in the death of a small boy. Sounds like a barrel of laughs doesn't it? But this endlessly surprising film is just that. The dialogue is extremely smart and witty and it's full of very funny and politically incorrect humour as well as gangster related drama and surreal situations that's slightly reminiscent of a rather more cerebral and literary Guy Ritchie movie. Farrell is great as a culturally inept childish oaf who you can't help liking and despite the humourous approach and dubious morality of everyone involved you actually start to care about them all. I particularly liked the way that their moral "code" is shown as absurdly misplaced and hypocritical rather than honourable and the script is quirky but never resorts to self-conscious "I'm mad, me!" wackiness. It's refreshingly unpredictable right to the end and I really, really enjoyed it. People who don't like the "f" or "c" words should definitely steer clear though!
Colin Farrell was born to play Ray. Finally, after so many flops, Farrell has found a film that illuminates his talent. Brendan Gleeson is flawless as per usual, and this time he finally gets a lead role to show off his talents. Of course, it's always a joy to watch Ralph Fiennes, and his extended cameo matches even that of William Hurt's short but stunning performance in A History of Violence. What makes this movie so interesting is how writer/director Michael McDonagh creates such interesting characters. The lead hit men, who are told by their boss to spend a weekend in Bruges and await his call, are about as fun to watch as Jules and VIncent from Pulp Fiction. Not to mention a midget American who gets mad if you don't refer to him as a dwarf.
To sum it all up for myself, I simply enjoyed this movie. The ?dark? comedy aspect was great, but it wasn't as prevalent as I thought it would have been. It also defiantly had a solid drama to it, which was well written.
And these two aspects of the movie, actually blended very nicely. I have to admit the excellent dialogue and some of the comedy elements reminded me of "Pulp Fiction," with its subtle quips and dialogue usage that made scenes that should have been funny, funny. Although I could have done without some of racial dialogue, but it was a scene buffer to the overall movie... whatever that means.
Cinematography was great and the music defiantly fit with the movie. As for the acting? wow, the lead cast was flawless, in their execution of their roles as morally ambiguous characters. In the end its hard not to like any of them.
There's a Christmas tree somewhere in London with a bunch of presents underneath it that'll never be opened. And I thought, if I survive all of this, I'd go to that house, apologize to the mother there, and accept whatever punishment she chose for me. Prison... death... didn't matter. Because at least in prison and at least in death, you know, I wouldn't be in fuckin' Bruges. But then, like a flash, it came to me. And I realized, fuck man, maybe that's what hell is: the entire rest of eternity spent in fuckin' Bruges. And I really really hoped I wouldn't die. I really really hoped I wouldn't die.
Directed by: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brandon Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy, Jérémie Renier
Genre: Comedy/Crime/Drama
Running time: 107 minutes
My review:
Holed up in Bruges, Belgium after a difficult job, two hit men begin to differ on their views of life and death as they become used to local customs.
I loved this film to bits because I think that it is one of the very few black comedies that made me laugh. It was a comedy that I was thinking wouldnt be that good really because it isnt that common but when I did see it, it was absolutely hilarious. It is one of my favourite comedies of all time. I really thought it was a comedy with a lot of class. There was a lot of very British humour involved and there was a lot of hilarious attitudes with the characters and the country they are in and also one of the characters takes the piss out of midgets. That character reminds me a lot of Otto in A Fish Called Wanda because of the way they both are with the country they are in. Like Otto discriminates the English obviously in a nasty way in his point of view but in our point of view its hilarious even if you are English like I am. Ray has that attitude against the Belgians too. It was a film that I just think is too cool to be true. It isnt only a hilarious kick ass film but it is quite emotional because of why Ray and Ken are in Bruges, Belgium.
I don?t really like Colin Farrel as an actor but I really liked him in this one as Ray because he was just bloody hilarious and made me laugh whenever he said anything bad to or about anyone. It is obviously what he says but it is mostly how he says it that made me laugh so much. Brendan Gleeson made me laugh a lot aswell as Ken because he is a typical bitter old man who is just doing his job. Ken is a really hilarious guy too even though he is so bitter. He seems to just use Ray as his job and as they are there in Bruges together they become close friends. Ralph Fiennes was hilarious as gangster boss. Ralph always seems to bring that life force into the villains he portrays. I think that Ralph Fiennes is the best actor at portraying a villain especially Amon Goeth in Schindlers List, Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter series and also Duke of Devonshire.
The direction from Martin McDonagh was really good because there were a lot of clever and different camera uses. I was predicting this film to be quite bad and to be like a rip-off of British black comedies like Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, Trainspotting, Snatch and Layer Cake but I was wrong. The writing was really cool because it was so original.
It was a very realistic story because particularly with Rays character it is a story of how some criminals might behave especially if they are either on the run or are in a country where they dont like.
The chemistry between Ray and Ken was really good because they both made me laugh really hard because I could tell the bickering conflict between them and also the emotional side with each one hiding something from the other. I really liked Ken and Harrys relationship too because even though they didnt really see each other very much in the film but I could see hate and conflict between them both which really made me laugh. I was sort of confused about the relationship between Harry and Ray because I didnt really understand at first why Harry wanted to kill Ray but it isnt really for a good reason.
I liked the sound effects especially with the gun action moments and the really hard pounding thrilling scenes too. The setting was really good because it looked really ordinary. It looks like a peaceful place but it obviously isnt because nowhere is a peaceful place. The cinematography was decent aswell. The types of photography that was used were pretty much the same but in a good way.
I dont think this will earn any Oscar nor Golden Globe nominations. I do honestly think it will rule the BAFTAs though because it is one of the best British films of the year so far with quite a bit of nominations. I am unsure what it could earn yet but it will get at least 1 nomination.
I loved Ralph Fiennes in this one but I do like him more in films like Harry Potter, The English Patient, The Duchess and Schindlers List. I liked Colin Farrell in this one even though I dont really like the guy at all. Brendan Gleeson is hilarious too but not as funny as Mad Eye Moody in the Harry Potter films. I find In Bruges to be an underrated masterpiece that I think everyone would love. It is a film that I would truly recommend to everybody. One of the best films of 2008 so far.
A "did not see that coming" moment in the end, and Colin Farrell in his 'debut performance' as an actor, IN BRUGES, a little movie set in a little town, offers colossal amounts of surprises. One of 2008's best movies.
Why is In Bruges one of my favorite films of the year? Because not only is it hilarious, it's also a hard hitting thriller with moral precautions that even some of the best dramas have trouble properly conveying onscreen. Also it's one of Colin Farrell's best roles ever. This movie hit me like a brick to the head for whatever reason, though I'm sure a little town called Bruges had something to do with it.
Although Colin Farrel is amazing here, the real scene stealer is Brendan Gleeson. I really liked him in 28 Days Later, but In Bruges has him coming in as his own as an actor, at least from what I've seen from him. These two men are hit men that have been sent to Bruge for whatever reason. They have no idea. Ray (Farrell) recently messed up a hit and killed a child by accident and is haunting him everyday. And that's about all you need to know coming into this film. The story moves along swimmingly and feels alive and vibrant with cleverly written dialogue and beautiful set pieces. I cannot stress the dark humor in In Bruge enough because it is that good. I had no idea I could be laughing at a movie this hard when the next movie my mouth is wide open from some gruesome death or violence. It's pretty brilliant and Martin McDonagh more than proves himself as a visually talented director.
Like I said earlier, the acting is incredible and mainly centers around Farrell and Gleeson, with some Ralph Fiennes thrown in for good measure. These three have so much chemistry together that this could have been a film about growing a garden and I still would have been entertained. The supporting cast is also great with many of those "that guys" doing a more than competent job.
Once again I'll mention the script. This should probably be published and be a mandatory read for any aspiring film student. It's that good in my opinion. It oozes witty dialogue and laugh out comments that rival some of the big comedies of the summer and year. The whole film manages to be a dark comedy, intense action thriller, and thoughtful drama all at once and is spectacular to say the least. Genre blending is hard to pull off but McDonagh manages to do it.
I can't begin to express my love for this film. It's so refreshingly new without being too much to handle at first. It adds dimensions to characters that are normally so shallow and one-dimensional and the humor is spot on almost always. Shakespearean tragedy comes to mind when watching In Bruge - its tragic in its scope yet ironically sarcastic and witty in its tone.
This movie really won me over because of its unpredictability and dry, dry humor. It's strangely graphic but doesn't back off for any reason in its humor or Jack Tripper situations. It's hard to say who will really be offended by part of this movie and not enjoy it enough, but for those that aren't bothered and have a good sense of humor - winner.
Ray: Bruges is a shithole. Ken: Bruges *is* not a shithole. Ray: Bruges *is* a shithole. Ken: Ray, we only just got off the fucking train! Could we reserve judgement on Bruges until we've seen the fucking place?
Loved this movie! Both Farrell and Gleeson were awesome!! What a hysterical movie, but such a sad ending.....oh and Mitch? Thanx for another GREAT reccomend!!
Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) are hitmen despatched to Bruges after the former botches his first kill. The pair are awaiting instructions from their foul-mouthed employer Harry (Ralph Fiennes), and while Ken takes in the picturesque city around him, Ray struggles with the realisation he has killed a young boy, albeit accidently. In Bruges takes guns, drugs and a Cockney accent from Lock Stock, adds more depth, and mixes with the caper feel of Ordinary Decent Criminal. It then adds a substantial helping of black humour and off it goes. For the first two acts there's nothing that's consistent about the film. It's alternately slow-paced, then quickly witty, then deadly serious, often in the space of a few moments. This is rather unnerving. At no point during the first hour did I know what sort of film I was watching. This isn't to say I didn't enjoy it, far from it, I just wondered whether things would settle down, or more importantly, how they would turn out. In fact, the film does get on an even keel in the final act, retaining a dream-like, trippy quality, leading to a denouement that will frustrate some and delight others. As a whole, Martin McDonagh's effort has plenty to recommend it. Neat plot twists take you by surprise in a largely languorous narrative, and for what is quite a soul-searching thriller, it's often very funny. The life and death musings probably make more sense the second time round, although the shock value of the twists will obviously lessen significantly. Even so, it's probably worth watching twice, especially if the pitch-black humour tickles you.
A movie set in picturesque Belgian town of the title about a couple of gangsters sent there to do a job. It is a rarity to see these gangsters being shown as human beings instead of mindless grunts. Colin Farrell is in one of his best roles in a long while, and Brendan Gleeson is spot on in his part, meanwhile Ralph Fiennes plays his very slimy and pretty hammy with some redeeming quality. This is a black comedy thriller where things unfold from character-based situations instead of for coolness sake. New comer director McDonaugh makes a solid debut. Expect alot of swearing and bad habits.
This movie was really very different from the way it was advertised. It has plenty of dark humor, but overall its a pretty serious and depressing character study of a pair of hitmen.
I got half way through this film and was called away for three days by a family matter. To the writer/director, Martin McDonagh's credit, I thought about this film several times while I was away and all the possible ending scenarios. I can usually nail a plot pretty fast. I'm glad to report that I got to finish it and it had several surpriZes. Not happy birthday-like surpriZes... more like "that was gruesomely surpriZing". Well, what did we think we'd get with guns on the front cover? C'mon! I have to say that it's great to see Ralph Fiennes in solid human form after his role as Lord Voldemort (a terrifying character) AND Brendan Gleeson as Mad-Eye Moody both in the Harry Potter film series together (which they ROCK). I think Colin Ferrell was perfectly casted with these two great actors. All three brought a sad and semi-twisted story to us with ease of flow & finesse. I have to mention the AWESOME BEAUTY of the location where they shot this film... Brugge. LOL
Ek is glad nie 'n Colin-fe^n nie, maar in hierdie moewie is hy heelwat beter as al die ander. Dit is egter Brendan, selfs bo Ralph, wat wegstap met by verre die beste vertolking ooit in 'n donker komedie. Die film staan kop en skouers bo ander in die genre uit, maar is tog op die ou einde nie net 'n gewone donker komedie nie. Iets soos Big nothing is puik, vinnig met baie snaakse tonele. Hierdie een is 'n ernstige donker komedie as daar so iets kan wees. Die milieu is puik. Dit raak ook op die ou einde 'n depressie-aanhitser as mens na die sinneloosheid van die hele kaboel kyk, maar dit is ook die twee tonele waar onskuldige bystaanders in die slag bly wat mens vang. Nie ligte vermaak nie, en nie aan te beveel as mens 'n donker gevoel het nie...
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