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[HEADING=1]In Bruges[/HEADING]
In Bruges is aBritish Irish comedy that manages to be both incredibly dark and very funny. It is set and was filmed in the Belgian town of Bruges, where two hitmen (Ray and Ken, middle and right respectively) are hiding out and "posing" as tourists while they wait for a call from their boss (Harry, left). Stuff happens, it's good, I need to hurry up with starting the review so let's do that.
In Bruges is a film that passed me by for two years. Two long, miserable years where, though I didn't realise it at the time, I was kicking myself for not seeing the wonder, the glory and the majesty that is this film. Okay maybe I'm exaggerating a tad but I just want to get it straight that in my humble opinion, this film is really good. What's more is the simple description of a "dark comedy" doesn't seem to do it justice. Think of it as a dark comedy on steroids, not in a silly or even frantic way like we've come to expect from so many cheep, so-called "dark comedies", but in the way that In Bruges is just so dark that it's hard to imagine how they manage to make it funny at the same time.
The humour comes at us in many ways: there are a few one liners throw about, presumably for the trailer, and they'll stay with you for a good few months. Lines like (the previously cited) "Harry, it's an inanimate fucking object"..."You're an inanimate fucking object!" really stand out and give you the false impression that the film relies on them. I mean it could and it would still be a good film, but it's the more subtle, situational moments that really make the film. Actions and events are simply so bizarre in the dark setting that you can't help but appreciate them. I suppose one might say that the film caters too heavily to the English sense of humour but all I have to say of that is, well, good.
[small]Sums up the movie quite well, I think.[/small]
Another thing to talk about with In Bruges is that the comedy isn't all there is to the film. Surprising, I know. The storyline, however simple, is handed to us in glimpses and glances so that we can piece it together for ourselves. This is done so much that right at the beginning of the film we are told nothing apart from their names and the fact that they are in Bruges. It's done very well and I'm even a bit surprised as to why they even bothered to do this as it wasn't necessary to make the film good. I guess they (as in the producers, directors and other such invisible people) wanted to make the best film the could and good on them if they were.
The film sticks to a pretty small and selective cast, with only two major additions to the trio that were mentioned in the bold, introductory, eye catching paragraph up yonder. These two people are, in no particular order, a criminal love interest and a racist midget. Sure, its bizarre but it's not played up enough so that you're alienated by it. The actors all do a very good job, most notably Ralph Feinnes as Harry. But I've never been a good judge of how good actors are so I can't really go into it too much. Just know that he carries off the cold, slightly creepy professional very well.
[small]Question: What'd so funny about midgets?
Answer: (insert answer that is both risky and not too offensive here when you finally think of one you useless twat)[/small]
[HEADING=2]A conclusion? So soon? Tragic...[/HEADING]
Yes, I know it's a short review but there's so much left to say and it will all ruin the film for you. Go watch it, honestly you won't regret it unless you're the sort of person who only laughs when there is a laughter track in the background to prompt you. Oh, one thing though. This film requires a degree of concentration so if you watch it while drunk you'll need to watch it again when you sober up, trust me.
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[HEADING=3]An unrelated thank you to the User Review section[/HEADING]
After getting C's for many years in English literature I finally pulled an A* out of the bag for my GCSE. I credit this mostly to the practice I put in to something I enjoy, which is reviewing thingsthat hardly anyone reads. If it wasn't for your inane abilities to put up with me then this wouldn't have happened. So thanks, thanks a lot.
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[HEADING=1]In Bruges[/HEADING]
In Bruges is a
In Bruges is a film that passed me by for two years. Two long, miserable years where, though I didn't realise it at the time, I was kicking myself for not seeing the wonder, the glory and the majesty that is this film. Okay maybe I'm exaggerating a tad but I just want to get it straight that in my humble opinion, this film is really good. What's more is the simple description of a "dark comedy" doesn't seem to do it justice. Think of it as a dark comedy on steroids, not in a silly or even frantic way like we've come to expect from so many cheep, so-called "dark comedies", but in the way that In Bruges is just so dark that it's hard to imagine how they manage to make it funny at the same time.
The humour comes at us in many ways: there are a few one liners throw about, presumably for the trailer, and they'll stay with you for a good few months. Lines like (the previously cited) "Harry, it's an inanimate fucking object"..."You're an inanimate fucking object!" really stand out and give you the false impression that the film relies on them. I mean it could and it would still be a good film, but it's the more subtle, situational moments that really make the film. Actions and events are simply so bizarre in the dark setting that you can't help but appreciate them. I suppose one might say that the film caters too heavily to the English sense of humour but all I have to say of that is, well, good.
[small]Sums up the movie quite well, I think.[/small]
Another thing to talk about with In Bruges is that the comedy isn't all there is to the film. Surprising, I know. The storyline, however simple, is handed to us in glimpses and glances so that we can piece it together for ourselves. This is done so much that right at the beginning of the film we are told nothing apart from their names and the fact that they are in Bruges. It's done very well and I'm even a bit surprised as to why they even bothered to do this as it wasn't necessary to make the film good. I guess they (as in the producers, directors and other such invisible people) wanted to make the best film the could and good on them if they were.
The film sticks to a pretty small and selective cast, with only two major additions to the trio that were mentioned in the bold, introductory, eye catching paragraph up yonder. These two people are, in no particular order, a criminal love interest and a racist midget. Sure, its bizarre but it's not played up enough so that you're alienated by it. The actors all do a very good job, most notably Ralph Feinnes as Harry. But I've never been a good judge of how good actors are so I can't really go into it too much. Just know that he carries off the cold, slightly creepy professional very well.
[small]Question: What'd so funny about midgets?
Answer: (insert answer that is both risky and not too offensive here when you finally think of one you useless twat)[/small]
[HEADING=2]A conclusion? So soon? Tragic...[/HEADING]
Yes, I know it's a short review but there's so much left to say and it will all ruin the film for you. Go watch it, honestly you won't regret it unless you're the sort of person who only laughs when there is a laughter track in the background to prompt you. Oh, one thing though. This film requires a degree of concentration so if you watch it while drunk you'll need to watch it again when you sober up, trust me.
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[HEADING=3]An unrelated thank you to the User Review section[/HEADING]
After getting C's for many years in English literature I finally pulled an A* out of the bag for my GCSE. I credit this mostly to the practice I put in to something I enjoy, which is reviewing things
Leave a comment if you want to make a complete stranger feel an ounce more of fulfilment, cheers.
