In Bruges
Focus Features | Release Date: February 8, 2008
8.5
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sjack12Mar 17, 2020
An ok, discount Tarantino movie that should appeal to the more easily impressed dullards and chavs like RichR, but for those who have seen similar work it won't really blow their minds. It's a bit self indulgent in an obvious way some timesAn ok, discount Tarantino movie that should appeal to the more easily impressed dullards and chavs like RichR, but for those who have seen similar work it won't really blow their minds. It's a bit self indulgent in an obvious way some times (the one shot phone conversation while Touch of Evil plays in the background is a good example) but thankfully the director has matured with his later films such Three Billboards. Worth a watch.… Expand
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SunilBFeb 11, 2008
I found this movie to be mediocre. The plot was decent, but the movie was quite slow-paced and dragging along at time. Colin acted quite well in it though the whole thing about ragging on Bruges just didn't make any sense. The humor was I found this movie to be mediocre. The plot was decent, but the movie was quite slow-paced and dragging along at time. Colin acted quite well in it though the whole thing about ragging on Bruges just didn't make any sense. The humor was no ha-ha, from my perspective, but a chuckle here and there. All in all, I would recommend waiting for a DVD on this one.… Expand
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BryanM.Mar 26, 2008
While darkly humorous at times, the movie never quite lifted off the ground for me. Odd, bloody, and drawn out. A much different film than it's trailers portray.
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6
JayH.Jun 20, 2008
Not quite the action packed movie the cover box describes, but it is a good dark comedy/drama. The cast is very good, but the slow pace gets tedious at times. Good location filming.
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DougN.Apr 13, 2008
I wasn't really impressed by this film. Who could identify with any of the characters? The "action" is somewhat formulaic. The story line isn't that interesting. The best part is Bruges, the city itself.
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ScraperJun 21, 2018
Adding gunplay to a movie sometimes will cripple it for cleverness and this very much applies to In Bruges. Not funny enough to be a dark comedy, eventually In Bruges chooses to shoot it's way into conclusions. This movie is about a EuropeanAdding gunplay to a movie sometimes will cripple it for cleverness and this very much applies to In Bruges. Not funny enough to be a dark comedy, eventually In Bruges chooses to shoot it's way into conclusions. This movie is about a European city and a few guns. Trying to inject humor and suspense and whatever else seemed an afterthought.… Expand
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5
TyranianOct 11, 2019
Heaps of plotholes but still entertaining, cast is really good. Dialogue is a bit silly.
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6
gracjanskiApr 5, 2021
On the one side the movie is a bit charming and has some good scenes. The story is ok, because it has a good twist in the middle. Ralph Fiennes as the killer Harry is also great.
On the other side the movies forces to be funny, but is a bitOn the one side the movie is a bit charming and has some good scenes. The story is ok, because it has a good twist in the middle. Ralph Fiennes as the killer Harry is also great.
On the other side the movies forces to be funny, but is a bit unrealistic.… Expand
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Voodoo123May 11, 2020
The quality cast help to look past the average 'gangster schtick' screenplay and forgettable editing and cinematography coupled with it's slightly overlong runtime. It is sorely missing the 'x factor' that could otherwise help to separate itThe quality cast help to look past the average 'gangster schtick' screenplay and forgettable editing and cinematography coupled with it's slightly overlong runtime. It is sorely missing the 'x factor' that could otherwise help to separate it from the such an oversaturated genre. Entertaining but unsurprising.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffFeb 23, 2017
'In Bruges' is a deliberately paced, slow-burning, and at times, uninteresting comedy. Filled with characters that I did not seem to care for, and a plot that made the film feel at least two times longer than it should have. Colin Farrell'In Bruges' is a deliberately paced, slow-burning, and at times, uninteresting comedy. Filled with characters that I did not seem to care for, and a plot that made the film feel at least two times longer than it should have. Colin Farrell plays an Irish hitman named Ray, whose order was to originally kill a priest, but he accidentally killed a young boy while during his task. He, and his mentor, Ken (Brendan Gleeson) are sent to Bruges to wait for their next task and instructions. Ken seems to love the city and plans to go sightseeing, but Ray feels indifferent, and at times, is very cynical about the whole thing. Their employer, Harry (Ralph Fiennes) is furious and wants Ken to kill Ray, after coming to the conclusion that Ray killing a child is unforgivable. The movie, directed by Martin McDonagh, has its fair share of some well-thought out scenes, and is crafted the best that it can. However, I found myself to be uninterested in any of the characters and/or events that occur throughout this film. It got very little laughs from me. Colin Farrell is excellent as the sometimes nervous character, Ray, and he shares some excellent screen-time with his co-star, Brendan Gleeson, but ultimately, these great performances weren't enough to keep me invested. It's a mechanical and manufactured comedy, filled with some uplift, but the run-time drags and things escalate towards the third act, but it was too late for me, as whatever interest I had in the movie, was already gone. An admirable effort, but it could have been better.… Expand
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Amirhosein2005Sep 4, 2021
A film that could have done much better ... but the story of the film is somewhat insignificant and could not be taken seriously. Because it was not serious at all! Also, the script was a bit boring and did not have enough potential toA film that could have done much better ... but the story of the film is somewhat insignificant and could not be taken seriously. Because it was not serious at all! Also, the script was a bit boring and did not have enough potential to present a very good story.… Expand
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