McDonagh directs with supreme confidence, just as he writes.
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09/12/08
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In Bruges (2008)
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Reviews Counted: 139
Fresh: 113
Rotten:26
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Consensus: In Bruges is an effective mix of dark comedy and crime thriller.
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Genre: Comedies
Theatrical Release: Feb 8, 2008 Limited
Box Office: $7,550,836
Synopsis: Mr. McDonagh makes his feature directorial debut on the film, from his own original screenplay. His plays (which include The Lieutenant of Inishmore and The Pillowman) have brought him two Olivier Awards and four Tony... [More]
Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clemence Poesy
Director: Martin McDonagh
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Reviews for In Bruges
McDonagh’s dialogue is often bruisingly funny -- particularly once hambone Ralph Fiennes makes his belated entrance -- and his sense of the absurd never falters.
09/05/08
Colin Farrell has redeemed himself, and shown he is an actor of the first rank.
09/05/08
Despite its graphic violence, In Bruges remains a hilarious comedy with poignant moments, while never tipping over into maudlin territory.
09/05/08
The twists and turns of McDonagh's elaborate plotting, its tremendous location of the medieval city of Bruges in Belgium, and the high level of performances from everyone involved makes it one of this year's pleasures.
09/05/08
Despite the contrived conclusion, it all works marvellously, and that's thanks to some terrific performances.
08/29/08
Brilliantly sharp screenplay oozes pathos, incongruity and comedy of the blackest kind ... hilarious yet tragic, unpredictable yet conventional, but always involving and surprisingly moving
08/29/08
A very dark comedy that gets sillier and bloodier and less funny as it nears its violent conclusion.
07/24/08
Every once in awhile, a film will come out that just slaps you in the face. And I mean that in the best possible way.
07/22/08
Marketed as a much faster-paced shoot-'em-up than it ultimately is...Go for the scenery, stay for the Act III climax and Ralph Fiennes.
07/17/08
When it is a dark comedy full of feisty dialogue and humorous Pulp Fiction-type exchanges, In Bruges is fantastic.
06/20/08
Brooding, tense, allegorical, quirky, tragic and unbelievably funny, In Bruges may be the most intelligent, introspective and bizarre gangster thriller in quite some time, perhaps ever.
06/20/08
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06/19/08
For a movie I knew nothing about going into, it really surprised me and I had a great time watching it.
05/24/08
In Bruges has unforgettable moments of depth, lots of pitch black humor, outrageous, unbelievable twists that are nevertheless quite entertaining and the teaming of Gleeson and Farrell who jointly deliver an acting knock out.
05/22/08
A laid back trip with a wicked sense of humour, this is an unapologetically lyrical outing.
05/13/08
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