Fun but Lacking

Rating: 7/10 (29 June 2008)

As much as I like British movies, the cast, and black comedies, In Bruges left me unsatisfied. It wasn't enough that Colin Farrell gave one of his best performances since Tiger Land, and that Brendan Gleeson was casted superbly for the supporting role. The plot progresses enjoyably in the pleasing scenery of Bruges and the relationship between the two contract killersRay and Ken, played by Farrell and Gleeson respectivelyis amusing. But that's just it. The plot is enjoyable, not stirring or inspiring; and the dialogue is amusing, not funny or witty. All in all, it's an enjoyable flick that's fun to watch, but that's it.