Wonderfully crafted film in all respects.

Rating: Null/10 (27 October 2008)

Some films you can watch over and over again but just because you wouldn't watch a film twice doesn't mean its rubbish. This is the case with in Bruges.
For a film that uses the word 'f*ck' and its derivatives 126 times that's an average of 1.18 'f*cks' per minute. You really wouldn't notice, as they are lost in the fantastic dialogue.
In Bruges is a wonderfully crafted film in all respects. Martin McDonagh wrote and directed the film and brings out the best in the two Irish leads Colin Farrell as Ray and Brendan Gleeson as Ken. Ken and Ray are two hit men sent to Bruge by their boss play by Ralph Fiennes after a job goes wrong all of which are amusingly characterised and portrayed realistically.
The film oozes atmosphere and I wouldn't want to spoil the story but it is both touching and funny. As with any kind of successful dark comedy there is an array of quirky characters including a dwarf, a one-eyed boyfriend, pregnant hotel lady, gun seller and a drug trafficker. All the actors' performances are a joy and overall it is a piece of excellent executed movie making with some great moments.
I'd recommend this film to anyone that wants to see something original.