In Bruges (DVD)

...I have but this is in the same league. I'm also not too sure about the certificate on this film, I would have said it was a 15 because there wasn't much in the film that I would consider I couldn't watch, for me and 18 has to be very, very gory and things like that but I think this film was wrongly certified. ==The Cast== There is only one cast member that I thought did a very good job within this film and that is Brendan Gleesan whose acting was ...
...come across cute and vulnerable in places, acts like he's completely high on drugs and booze, and you sit through the whole film going, what the hell. The final cast member who is not really worth mentioning but it might be the reason some people watch this, is Ralph Fiennes who is just crap and awful, his voice annoyed me, and it just came across stupid as hell. ==Negatives== Colin Farrell was awful, when I watched him on Jonathan Ross I believe ...

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In Bruges I had heard this film talked about plenty in the last few months, but haven't had a chance to rent it yet. Then it came on Sky Anytime and I got the chance to see what everyone was raving about... I am a big fan of Pulp Fiction and Tarantino films and whilst the violence is not on this level, there are similarities with depicting atrocities against a background of quick witted dialogue and matter of fact delivery of lines. 'In Bruges' though ...
...been sent to hide out in Bruges, after a hit went wrong. They are instructed to go to a hotel and wait there for further instructions. The elder of the two, is reasonable content to do this and take in a little of the local culture. The younger (Colin Farrell) is not. He can't understand why they have to go go to this place and wants to return home to hide out until the dust settles. Whilst they are in Bruges there are flashbacks to what went wrong ...

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in bruges cast director - martin Mcdonagh ken - brendan gleeson ray – colin farrell rhloe - clemence poesy jimmy jordan prentice harry ralph fiennes this film was martin mcdonagh's first film, though he had previously made a short film called ‘six shooter's’ a few years earlier. i remember seeing six shooters on film four, and it would not surprise me to see this film one day on the same channel. the structures of these two films are similar, ...
...platform scenes also took place in both films. the one thing i question is the originality of in bruges as crime and shooting films are nothing new. set in bruges, a picturesque medieval town in Belgium. during the film we get to see the canals, the views of some of the streets, a museum, buildings, the train, a hotel as well as a late evening’s view from the top of a tower. ==the plot== two hit men sent to bruges from london. one of them wants to ...

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...(Long pause) "It's in Belgium." The above is part of the opening voice over of this rather strange little film - so if you're at all offended, this is definitely NOT the movie for you: oodles of swearing, about as un-politically correct as possible, and subject matter including murder, sex, drugs and midgets. I mean dwarfs! Personally, none of that bothered me - it's all done with such humour, and is so equally offensive across a rather wide spectrum, ...
...Certainly not something rather deep in part, something with a fair amount of emotion and explorations of the human psyche. Thank f*@! there's plenty of laughing about fat people along the way, eh?! ;) The film starts after a hit has gone wrong, and the two hitmen involved (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) are sent to lay low for a couple of weeks in Bruges. The introduction comes in the form of several tourist-poster shots of the city and an irreverent ...

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...a priest, the two hitmen in question, Ken and Ray, are sent off by their mobster boss Harry to camp out in a hotel in Bruges until the chaos has blown over. Ken (Brendan Gleeson) decides to take the opportunity to soak up the culture in this 'fairytale' city, but Ray (Colin Farrell) is less impressed with being dragged around Bruges tourist attractions, declaring Bruges a 'shithole'. However, when they come across a film set with a rather attractive ...
...seeing in Bruges after all. However, while Ray is out on his date, Ken receives a phone call from Harry with a set of instructions he is not prepared for... All in all, this doesn't sound like the most action packed film you've ever seen, and those looking for thrills and spills and car chases would be advised to steer clear. What makes this film so perfect is the perfect blend of dark humour and tragedy and the skill in which it is all drawn together ...

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...are sent to lay low in Bruges after a job in London goes wrong. They are told to wait for instructions from their psychotic boss. While the elder man Ken wants to soak up the history and do a spot of sightseeing, Ray is bored and restless and manages to get into trouble wherever he goes. But after a few nights on the town, things begin to look up, especially after Ray meets an attractive drug dealer called Chloë. However it isn't long before their ...
...More importantly, everything that happens in the movie feels spontaneous and more plausible as a result. You're never quite sure what any of the characters are going to do, which renders the film all the more watchable. The comedy is tempered by brutality, as bickering conversations are often juxtaposed with graphic violence that looks harsh enough to be real. He manages to convey both the lead characters' views of Bruges, presenting it as a picturesque ...

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...bloody hell is Bruges? In Bruges is a 2008 comedy staring Colin Farrell (phrowaaaa) and Brendan Gleeson. When I read it was a comedy I was interested to see it because I think Colin Farrell is quite funny anyway so I thought it would be quite good,. I didn’t know much about the plot but as it also got an award I had high hopes. Well, it’s probably best described as a dark comedy. It sort of reminded me of a Lock, Stock type funny film with the ...
...redemption and it’s done well. In my opinion you do get to see some real emotion from the main stars and that they are really thinking about where they find themselves in their life. I didn’t love this movie though because I thought it was quite slow and not really the most interesting storyline ever. The basic plot of the movie goes like this. Farrell (Ray) and Gleeson (Ken) are hitmen. Ray’s first job with Ken, his senior, does not go well and ...

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...- two hitmen hding out In Bruges - is outstanding, so realistic and constant that the film could easily be a play set in one room. It is, however, set in a wintry Bruges, which provides a beautiful backdrop witout ever overshadowing the story or the characters themselves. There is no need for expensive effects, car chases or CGI. The story is character-driven, reveals itself over time, and takes you down a couple of unexpecetd avenues. I've never ...

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...of the best films made in 2008, In Bruges seems to have slipped under the radar a little bit; a low budget film debut by playwright Martin McDonagh set almost entirely in the beautiful city of Bruges, it isn't difficult to see why. Namely, the humour involved is often so bleak as to wander into dramatic territory, as it follows a pair of hitmen as they lie-low in Bruges after a botched hit. Despite featuring most of the cast of Harry Potter, In Bruges ...
...in the hundreds; more often than not, from Colin Farrell who displays in admirable fashion that he actually can act, really rather well, despite what people have been late to believe in recent years. Not only this but I found myself thinking "I could listen to him talk for days..." as his lilting Irish accent began dropping one-liners with charm and wit, and it took the appearance of Chloe, seductive drug dealer, to steer me away from a violent and ...

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...Brendan Gleeson are very good in the two lead roles, they play two hitmen who work for a London gang boss, they make a real mess of a mission and are sent to lay low in the Belgian city of Bruge which is a very beautiful city full of old buildings and cobbled squares. Ralph Fiennes is their London boss and when he finally sends them their instructions it causes them a fresh load of headaches. Cast List Colin Farrell ... Ray Brendan Gleeson ... ...
...strenghs of this film is in the dialogue and especially the interaction between the two main characters. Gleeson is excellent, he has one of those faces that is familiar however you arre never quite sure what you have seen him in while Farrell puts in a fine performance. Visually the film is great, there are some lovely locations in Bruges itself and the film does a good job of capturing the character and culture surrounding teh city while also ...

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In bruges was nothing like I was expecting. Now i think about it, i don't really know what i was expecting but not what i got. This, however, is not a bad thing. In Bruges is hilarious, or at least i thought it was. Yet the humour is quite dark, but it is by no means a black comedy, not in the usual sense anyway. The story revolves around two hitmen, who, after a botched "job" in London are sent the to the picturesque town of Bruges (Belguim) to ...
...it all and had me in stiches for most of it, but that might just be my twisted sense of humour. There are certainly some unexpected turns in direction near the end and that is always welcome. In the end, its a fantastic script, fun and clever story and a good cast. If you like a good thriller/comedy, you will like this. ...

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...As we learn, Farrell isn’t in the best of minds as he’s only done one job before which resulted in him accidentally killing a little boy. This gives his character more depth and you start to see him as quite childlike despite the fact that he’s a trained killer. As they arrive in Bruges, Gleeson’s character is obsessed with sight seeing and doing touristy things much to Farrell’s annoyance who is not enjoying the trip. There is so much comic dialogue ...
...their boss) is also brilliant in this film – menacing yet funny at the same time. Again, something I wasn’t expecting even though he’s only in the film in person for probably the last half an hour. For those of you who are easily offended I will say that there are references to racism, homophobia, and more in this film – with midgets (as Farrell puts it) being one of the main topics of ridicule! If you aren’t easily offended you will find all of ...

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...Ray accidentally killed a child in a church and is sent to lay low in Bruge and there have some laughs on the way but more funny moments rather than action packed moments. A great movie with lots of laughs and many interesting moments. It also has an interesting story that will make you just weep by the end, Its not exactly titanic but is quite emotional and could start the water works in your eyes. A movie that definantly must be watch by all ...
...an enjoyable night out. Thank you and god bless. Cast (Cast overview, first billed only) Elizabeth Berrington ... Natalie Rudy Blomme ... Ticket Seller Olivier Bonjour ... Film Director Mark Donovan ... Overweight Man Ann Elsley ... Overweight Woman #2 Colin Farrell ... Ray Jean-Marc Favorin ... Policeman Ralph Fiennes ... Harry Waters Brendan Gleeson ... Ken Eric Godon ... Yuri Zeljko Ivanek ... Canadian Guy Sachi Kimura ... Imamoto ...

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...that these guys are not in an ordinary line of business, and further into the movie you are informed that the relocation was due to a mistake made by Farrell whilst on the job. Enter Ralph Fiennes, the boss in this escapade, who towards the end of the flick also comes to Bruges to finish a job Gleeson cannot carry out. The chemistry between Gleeson and Farrell is evident, and with the witty script, it all molds together into a rare gem. Of course, ...

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Film - In Bruges Stars - Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson Plot - Two hitmen Ken(Gleeson) and Ray(Farrell) are sent by the Boss, Harry to Bruges after their last hit. Unaware of why they are there, they await instructions, Ken by soaking up the cultural and Ray by complaining about how terrible the place is, harassing a 'midget' and chatting up local beauty Chloe. It soon transpires that the Boss wants Ken to kill Ray because of a mistake he made ...
...and Ray were very likeable in different ways. The story isnt magnificent and original but the film is still worth watching, and Colin Farrell fans will be pleased as always. Did get a bit annoyed at the end about how long it seems to take Ralph Fiennes to walk down some stairs (dont want to spoil it by saying any more). A few people told me they struggled with the Irish accents at times throughout the film so I would be aware of that, however it ...

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