In Bruges on DVD (2008)

The WORST trailers to THE worst film

ParaMatt from Nottingham [Highly rated reviewer] , 20/04/2008

If you think you're going to see the comedy of the century, as billed, you're SO very wrong. This horror film with gratuitous death scenes (there's 4 including one of an infant and one of a bloke falling from a tower, blood guts an' all) is NOT a comedy. There's a few jokes mainly homophobic and racist which incite a few giggles and maybe one good laugh... but you're left at the end of it wondering what actually happened and what the point of the movie actually was.... No Spoilers, but basically everyone dies, there's no happy ending, it's rarely funny and there's WAY too much blood and guts for it to be called a comedy!!

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TRIPE, TRIPE & MORE TRIPE

RaikkonenRULESF1 from London , 15/06/2008

This film reminded me of atonement. Why is it when you watch a British Film you know it will be TRIPE?. If we don't have the funds to keep up with the Americans why should we bother?

When was the last time you saw a British film that cost Millions to make? NEVER.

My advice to these guys knocking out low budget junk. If the money is not there to take on Hollywood please re frame from getting out of bed.

It is better to make nothing than TRIPE.

I also remember the full Monty that was TRIPE too. Robert Carlisle said to his employers if this film fails I'm off to Hollywood, so there you have it. Please give this TRIPE TURKEY and any other British films a miss, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

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Farrell shines

Meako [Highly rated reviewer] , 07/04/2008

Colin Farrell has done little to stand out over recent years. Since the debacle that was Alexander, the once rising star seemed to almost vanish from the scene. Even his role in Miami Vice, whilst good, was nothing special and left no lasting resonance. Well, with In Bruges he makes a definite mark in the film world again, and gives a performance worth watching. As Ray, a hitman who is sent to Bruges with his partner-in-crime Ken (Brendan Gleeson), he finds himself trapped and bored in the historical city. Ray is more of a city lad, and needs excitement - he is also not exactly the sharpest of tools and blunders around with an innocent naivete. As Ray and Ken await a call from gangland boss Harry (Ralph Fiennes) they explore the sights and find ways to pass the time. When the job finally comes through it is likely to change the pair forever. Farrell and Gleeson play wonderfully against each other throughout, with witty banter similar in tone to that heard in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang a couple of years back. Right from the word go the laughs start, and you are instantly captivated by the lives of these two otherwise unlikable characters. The reason for their exile to Bruge is made clear early on, and is quite shocking, but even through their past crimes you actually come to care for the pair as the film progresses. Small scatterings of action are peppered through the film, with a strong wrapping up of the story towards the end. The direction allows for the breathtaking scenery to be appreciated, whilst not slowing down the film. Great use of long shots and close-ups really gets you involved in the proceedings, and captures the conversational wit, complementing it with the right looks. This is a great film with a strong cast, and with plenty to latch onto throghout. Very dark in tone, and guaranteed to offend some people, the film simply doesn't care and genuinely entertains. Well worth watching. NB: Unlike james james (submitter of so-called review which is nought but a cut and paste from Focus Features' official promo blurb for the film - see rottentomatoes.com for the original source) this is an actual REVIEW of the film.

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It's in Belgium

Stiofan from Oxford [Highly rated reviewer] , 20/03/2008

Martin McDonagh follows up his fantastic Oscar-winning short, Six Shooter, with his first full-length feature and it is brilliant too. With its Pinteresque plot of two men waiting for instructions and set, yes, in picturesque Bruges it has wonderful scenery and witty dialogue, Gleeson and Farrell are marvellous and well-supported by the rest of the cast. If you like McDonagh's plays, if you like Farrell and Gleeson, if you like to be treated as an adult and if you like Bruges, you will like this but most of all, if you like great films then this is for you.

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In Bruges

A customer from Abertawe , 19/08/2008

Well what we have here is not just a dark comedy but as Dylan Thomas would have said a bible black comedy, as we see Ken (Brendan Gleeson) and Ray (Colin Farrell) two hired assassins holed up in the Belgian city of Bruges, awaiting further instructions from their boss Harry (Ralph Fiennes) . Ray is going stir crazy as he sees Bruges as the last outpost on earth , where as Ken marvels in the sights of the medieval city and is enthralled by it's architecture and cobbled streets. As they wait Ray meets Chloe (Clemence Poesy) as he randomly and out of sheer boredom watches a film in production starring dwarf Peter Dinklage , and a rather bizarre and zany romance unfolds.

However what the trailers cleverly fail to show is that a previous incident involving Ray hangs over the unfolding events like a huge weight and totally underpins the whole thing eventually having a profound effect on all concerned. After a few frivolous days where the deadly duo encounter all manner of off the wall situations, it's not long before Harry is once again orchestrating procceedings by telephone, and without giving too much away eventually turns up in Bruges to deal with an unresolved situation himself , and contributes to a tragic, and quite haunting finale.

Wonderfully directed by Martin Mc Donagh everyone gives exceptionally clever and well crafted performances, with crazy comedic lines delivered with perfect timing ,and an understated chemistry between the two main characters that just leaves you wanting more. Farrell gives one of the finest performances of his career to date , it's edgy and acerbic , yet with a vulnerable quality that totally draws you in , and I still feel he has a truly ground breaking performance yet to show us . It has a melancholic feel , helped in no small way by the beautiful medieval setting of Bruges, which when lit by night just adds so much to this film, giving the whole thing an eerie quality. The only disappointment was the soundtrack which for me was totally out of sync with the overall atmosphere that has been created by this movie.

Word of warning the language is not for the faint hearted, and political correctness is not a word in this film's dictionary, but that aside there's so many memorable things to celebrate in this offering including a scene where Ray And Ken admire some gothic art that will live in my memory for a long time to come, for me it's a must see and is one of the better films I've seen so far this year.

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Great film

DA200 from Cambs [Highly rated reviewer] , 20/08/2008

Really enjoyed the film, very different to all the other films with gangsters and hitmen, which makes it interesting. The characters are quirky and well written, also they are not just 'hardmen killers'. Much better than guy ritchie's efforts

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