In Bruges Much Better Than Expected

Rating: 8/10 (8 June 2009)

In Bruges was a better than expected action crime thriller comedy because of the great performances by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two hit men held up in Bruges after a difficult job, and Raplh Fiennes in a brief role as their angry boss. Writer/Director Martin McDonagh does an admirable job of bringing this movie to the big screen with just enough humor, action, and some suspense thats makes In Bruges an enjoyable film. The rest of supporting cast are good in their roles but it's Farrell, Gleeson, and Fiennes who stand out amongst them. In Bruges impressed me it was funny at times and violent with dark humor. Most of the screen time is given to the two leads (Farrell and Gleeson) who definitely make the best of it their scenes together are worth watching the film alone. Ralph Fiennes does lack screen time because he doesn't show up until late into the movie but he does a decent enough job with his smart part. I recommend anyone looking for a movie to watch thats different and entertaining at the same time most of that because of the terrific performances by Farrell and Gleeson. If you're a fan of action crime thrillers with humor or anyone in the cast than In Bruges is the movie for you.