Terrible movie trying to be sentimental and funny

Rating: 2/10 (17 April 2010)

"In Bruges" apparently has some sort of fan base going on, with reviews on this site saying it might be the greatest movie of the decade. All I can say is that standards for movies are at an all time low. I will try my best to avoid giving spoilers for this movie. Basically about hit men in hiding, contemplating about their chosen profession, In Bruges seems like it should have a darker tone for a movie. Unfortunately, the result is a mix between some weird, heavy drama, and some terrible lines that aren't funny. We have the more sophisticated guy obviously paired with the younger retarded guy who botches his first job and feels the urge to yell whenever he's joking just in case you missed it, because the jokes in this movie are pretty bad. Add in some obscene language and it's all hilarious right? The only way this movie is entertaining is if you don't care about the plot and like midget jokes, but even then, the movie keeps throwing on a more serious tone that contrasts pretty terribly with the whole premise of the film and the comedic sections. Basically, In Bruges is a failure because it doesn't stick to any particular style and in so doing messes both of them up.