When something makes you want to do more when you’re done with it you know its good. Like heroin or a good movie.
In Bruges is one of those movies. As for the heroin I wouldn’t know, but I do know Martin McDonagh is my new hero. This guy is a fantastic writer and director. I can’t wait for him to do more films.
In Bruges is about two hitmen, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, the odd couple of the hired killer world, who are hiding out in Bruges, Belgium after a job went sour.
For Ray – Farrell – this is the worst idea for a place to hide out. Or in his own words, “If I'd grown up on a farm and was retarded, Bruges might impress me, but I didn't, so it doesn't.”
For Ken – Gleeson – it’s a great way to spend a little down time after a job.
As they do the touristy thing, Ray discovers they are filming midgets for a Belgium Movie. This sends they pair on a downward spiral of drugs and karate choppin’ midgets in the neck.
Ralph Fiennes shows up as their boss, Harry, and is perfect as a total wack-job.
I won’t write anymore concerning the content because anything else gives too much away. But the dialogue is amazing, Farrell is fantastic, Gleeson is awesome, Fiennes is perfect, and the visuals are stunning.
Go see this movie. Now. Then choose a side – black midgets or white midgets.
