Not what I was Expecting

Rating: 3/10 (7 August 2014)

In Bruges is intended to be a comedy, but moreso a dark comedy. However, I didn't find it funny. It never occurred to me to laugh, or chuckle, or even smile. The dialog can be clever and witty but nothing gave the sense to laugh. The chemistry between the leads are good as it makes it somewhat interesting, but overall In Bruges suffers and feels all over the place.
A plot hole near the end occurs when (a guy) gets shot in the carotid artery. He still has enough blood and energy left to climb up a bunch of steps and jump out of a window 250 feet high. After he lands on his head, squishing on the ground like a tomato, he still can talk and give instructions before he says, "I think I'm going to die now." On the positive side, it is filmed on location in Bruges, which is the most well-preserved medieval city in all of Belgium. The sites are beautiful but I wasn't blown away by the cinematography. Perhaps a second watch could renew my thoughts.