Superb

Rating: 8/10 (18 February 2009)

I'm no critic so excuse me if my review is not as eloquent and insightful as some, but I do enjoy giving my views on films.
In Bruges was a complete surprise to me. I didn't really expect to like it as much as I did. I hadn't heard much about the film before I watched it and found myself enjoying every minute of it.
I have never been a big Colin Farrel fan but he was spot on in this film, he managed to balance the emotions of the character superbly between humour, and despair, agitation and excitement, innocence and guilt. He made the character interesting and believable. Brendan Gleeson wouldn't seem like an obvious choice to pair him up with but as they bounce Witticisms off each other the comedy is very funny. Ralp Fiennes cold icy character added another enjoyable dimension to the film.
The dialog was excellent from start to finish. The sound track strangely, worked as well, it was almost haunting and combined with the medieval backdrop of Bruges created a good atmosphere.
The ending was exciting and rewarding.
Overall I think this is a superb film.
Cheers