Emotionaly Turbulent

Rating: 6/10 (1 September 2008)

Set in a foreign Idyliic medieval town, 'In Bruges' sees two Irish hit men endure time together ,with Brendan Gleeson portraying Ken, and Colin Farrell as Ray, these sort of films live or die based on the quality of acting, this film certainly lives.
The film initially takes on characteristics of a classic foreign film, simple camera techniques, and frequent pans of the setting and scenery, its the acting which sets this film apart. Emotionally high scenes are performed beautifully, and subtle conversations executed perfectly. Farrell certainly deserves credit for his cynical teen like attitude during sight seeing, whilst Gleeson takes on a fatherly figure.
The writing and dialogue is rich, with frequent use of swearing and clever dark comedy. In Bruges has a vast variety of scenes, such as shoot-outs, drug use, and conversations of the afterlife. My Favorite Three scenes or actions are as followed:
Farrell punching a woman after being threatened with a bottle. Farrell karate chopping a cocaine abusing midget. Farrell firing blanks into the face of a skin headed puff.
In Bruges has many elements, romance, violence, comedy and action.It is a great film due mainly to the writing and of course, the acting. From laughs and jokes in a pub, to suicide and gun fights. The film keeps your attention right till the Cliff hanger ending, and despite Farrell killing a young boy, you find yourself hoping he doesn't die, even if it means having to stay in 'Fucking Bruge'