In Bruges is a good movie that is at points overly crass and unfunny. While I respect the semi-original hit man sightsee story, points of it are refreshingly simple storytelling that can do no wrong. The other side to that coin has a miscast Colin Farrell whose jokes are not funny.
The problem in reviewing the movie for me is that it was the first movie I saw at Sundance and the excitement was finally setting in (Farrell and Brendan Gleason were there). Sure I enjoyed the shoot ‘em up aspect of the movie but the comedy was hit or miss (pardon the pun). The movie is also real predictable and 45 minutes before the end you know what happens.
Brendan Gleason generally steals all the scenes he’s in and Ralph Fiennes also has several funny moments. Farrell seems like his role would have been better suited for actors like Ewan McGregor or Cillian Murphy.
The movie has its share of laugh out loud moments but when it comes out in several months I don’t think it’s going to be something for everyone. Grade - B
Friday, January 18, 2008
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