Review of In Bruges (2008) by Reid V — 29 Jun 2012
In Bruges has to be one of the most impressive debut features of the past 10 years. This wickedly funny drama effectively probes the conscious of men whose job it is to murder their fellow man. Strolling along the ancient and venerable banks of the capital, hit men Ray and Ken are forced to lay low after Ray accidentally dispatches a young boy. During their sojourn, the quiescent city forces them battle not only their inner demons, but surly tourists as well.
Brendan Gleeson is marvelous and even Colin Farrell is brilliant as a savagely irreverent tortured soul in need of deliverance. The dialogue is brilliantly written and the direction sharp. Rarely do films of this caliber come along and I fear it will be a while before we see one like it again.
This review of In Bruges (2008) was written by Reid V on 29 Jun 2012.
In Bruges has generally received very positive reviews.
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