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8
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you want a action movie dont wast youre time with this. its a hard core drama. really boring.
Posted aug 24, 2008 8:04 pm pt
In Bruges has to be without doubt one of the best films of 2008. So far this year has been quite disappointingly, but this is one of the few years that even though the majority of the movies suck, there are a few that you just love. This is the...
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In Bruges has to be without doubt one of the best films of 2008. So far this year has been quite disappointingly, but this is one of the few years that even though the majority of the movies suck, there are a few that you just love. This is the first year for me that I've actually given five stars to three films, Definitely, Maybe, Iron Man, and now In Bruges. Even though most of the movies so far are really bad, there are a few that make up for it. Colin Farrel gives the best performance of his career as Ray, and Brendan Gleeson does a fine job as Ken. The two are buddy hit men, like Vincent and Jules in Pulp Fiction way back in 1994. After a botched hit in London, their boss Harry, also played great by Ralph Fiennes, tells them to hide out in Bruges until he calls them. While in Bruges, Ken and Ray's friendship is tested as well as their morales. Not only is this a true human drama, it is also really funny. To truly love this film you have to love black comedy. The last three minutes or so could've been a bit more realistic but I honestly could not give anything less than five stars to this amazing film. The dialouge is really witty and funny and the relationships of these men with each other and personally are really fascinating.
With an award winning screenplay and Oscar worthy acting, In Bruges is a hit with a bigger deserving audience. I really loved this film.
Posted jul 14, 2008 10:23 am pt
In Bruges has to be without doubt one of the best films of 2008. So far this year has been quite dissapointing, but this is one of the few years that even though the majority of the movies suck, there are a few that you just love. This is the...
[+] Read Full Review
In Bruges has to be without doubt one of the best films of 2008. So far this year has been quite dissapointing, but this is one of the few years that even though the majority of the movies suck, there are a few that you just love. This is the first year for me that I've actually given five stars to three films, Definately, Maybe, Iron Man, and now In Bruges. Even though most of the movies so far are really bad, there are a few that make up for it. Colin Farrel gives the best performance of his career as Ray, and Brendan Gleeson does a fine job as Ken. The two are buddy hitmen, like Vincent and Jules in Pulp Fiction way back in 1994. After a botched hit in London, their boss Harry, also played great by Ralph Fiennes, tells them to hide out in Bruges until he calls them. While in Bruges, Ken and Ray's friendship is tested as well as their morales. Not only is this a true human drama, it is also really funny. To truly love this film you have to love black comedy. The last three minutes or so could've been a bit more realistic but I honestly could not give anything less than five stars to this amazing film. The dialouge is really witty and funny and the realtionships of these men with eachother and personally are really fasinating.
With an award winning screenplay and Oscar worthy acting, In Bruges is a hit with a bigger deserving audience. I really loved this film.
Posted jun 11, 2008 11:17 am pt
