Review of In Bruges (2008) by Agathax — 04 Mar 2008
A morality tale delivered with laughs and blood. The humor veers between smart and surreal. The movie was brilliantly acted by Brendan Gleeson, with a strong performance by Colin Farrell, and a slightly overwrought performance by Ralph Fiennes.
Ralph Fiennes, alone among the actors, appeared to try to play the part for laughs. And alone among the actors, he failed. The movie is marred by profanity and gore which will limit its appeal, which is sad because it is a true gem.
It also has odd references to blacks, which made me a bit uncomfortable watching, and may have made me yet more uncomfortable were I black. I think the story intended to deal with racism in the same brutal yet light way in which it dealt with courage, redemption and second chances.
It did not work. The few offending scenes are a bit like pimples on an otherwise likable countenance.
This review of In Bruges (2008) was written by Agathax on 04 Mar 2008.
In Bruges has generally received very positive reviews.
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