Review of The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) by Cabezatuck — 21 Dec 2022
Like In Bruges, in The Banshees of Inisherin Martin McDonagh delivers a sometimes somber, sometimes hilarious and consistently engaging cerebral exercise in the meaning of friendship and the metaphor it can be for the world around it.
Gleason and Farrell are once again at the top of their game, and their on screen chemistry, or in this case lack thereof, absolutely carry the film. A nest of excellent supporting actors then flesh out the story and all seem to fit perfectly balance each other’s performances.
McDonagh is a masterful storyteller who can sometimes feather along the abstract but always provides just enough breadcrumbs that the viewer will still have the satisfaction of putting all the pieces together resulting in a truly exhilarating story.
In a world of superficial comic book adaptations and corporate staunched creativity, The Banshees of Inisherin is a welcome reminder of what great filmmaking can be.
This review of The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) was written by Cabezatuck on 21 Dec 2022.
The Banshees of Inisherin has generally received very positive reviews.
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