A Hit

Rating: 8/10 (3 April 2009)

After a botched job, two London hit men are sent to Bruges, Belgium to lay low for a while, unaware of what their evil boss has planned for them. A delightful black comedy, highlighted by the witty banter between Farrell and Gleeson, the hit men with contrasting interests. The two actors work well together and Fiennes is hilarious as their quick-tempered boss. The dramatic elements are somewhat weak and don't mesh very well with the comedy, and the last part of the film goes a bit too far with the violence. However, for the most part, this film is quite enjoyable. A remarkable feature film debut for McDonagh, who wrote and directed.