Pleasantly surprising!

Rating: 8/10 (26 April 2008)

There is a pleasant surprise to entering a movie theater with zero expectations, having not seen the trailer or read any reviews.
A dark dramatic comedy, I enjoyed the camaraderie between Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes, each actor playing off the other. Clémence Poésy, someone I'd never heard of, put in a surprising performance playing Farrell's love interest.
Kudos to the filmmakers for shooting in Bruges, which is the silent co-star here. With its centuries-old architecture, historical significance, and homey atmosphere, I'd like to visit this city the next time I make my way to Europe.