In Bruges

Focus Features | Release Date: February 8, 2008

8.5	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 558 Ratings

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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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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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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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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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TyranianOct 11, 2019

Heaps of plotholes but still entertaining, cast is really good. Dialogue is a bit silly.

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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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MarkH.Jan 4, 2009

The film tries so hard to be politically incorrect and indie odd that it comes across as a parody of itself. The illogical story lines and impossible timing of events make this an unbearable and embarassing movie to sit through.

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KristinaFeb 14, 2008

Bad acting, unlikeable and underdeveloped characters , bizarre and stupid situations, too much blood, ridiculous ending. Wanted to walk out before the end but kept hoping for a memorable or meaningful twist that never materialized. A big Bad acting, unlikeable and underdeveloped characters , bizarre and stupid situations, too much blood, ridiculous ending. Wanted to walk out before the end but kept hoping for a memorable or meaningful twist that never materialized. A big waste of $19.00!. My husband and I were both disappointed in this move, but the one good thing about it was that we learned something about Bruges and would like to visit there someday.… Expand

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LeahRAug 5, 2008

Awkward mashup of grave moral dilemmas with dialogue that strains itself trying to be shockingly un-PC. For all the racist, midget, molestation etc. jokes, I never felt shocked so much as embarrassed for the actors reciting such groan-worthy Awkward mashup of grave moral dilemmas with dialogue that strains itself trying to be shockingly un-PC. For all the racist, midget, molestation etc. jokes, I never felt shocked so much as embarrassed for the actors reciting such groan-worthy material. Farrell's caterpillar eyebrows provide the most action this movie has to offer. The running gag of making fun of Bruges (often by simply saying, "We're in Bruges!") was old at 10 minutes in, but dragged on for what felt like much longer than its running time. The movie draws a line through the middleground of "dark comedy" and leaps gracelessly back and forth across it, never managing an inspired balance between them like Pulp Fiction. An incohesive, grating bore with an ending that will leave you shocked at its predictability--so they did at least manage to get in one shocker!… Expand

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EmmetOR.Apr 6, 2008

Being Irish, I was so ashamed by this movie. It takes cheap shots at any ethnic group, physical disability, and allows the characters to make fun. There's a joke about the Belgian murders. It's all about making fun of midgets, Being Irish, I was so ashamed by this movie. It takes cheap shots at any ethnic group, physical disability, and allows the characters to make fun. There's a joke about the Belgian murders. It's all about making fun of midgets, beating up women, shooting kids, hating Belgium, beating down Americans, and being generally foreign-phobic. It's not overtly racist, because they have an angry midget to be the racist mouthpiece. I couldn't stick it anymore, and left just before the end, and I've never done that before. You can see that it's influenced by Pulp Fiction, but it's nowhere near as good. This movie is disgracefully bad, and if you have the slightest PC bone in your body, then skip it.… Expand

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AllyD.May 4, 2008

Really boring to watch, there's little to no sexual appeal from what I saw and no action to be found. Not really that funny either it's just Collin Ferrel nothing special. Avoid this crap.

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Lambo442Feb 25, 2015

I was told this film had emotionally intensity but it's one of the worst piles of garbage I've ever seen. Colin Farrell's acting is terrible, the plot is cliched, none of the characters except Brendan Gleeson are likeable. The one femaleI was told this film had emotionally intensity but it's one of the worst piles of garbage I've ever seen. Colin Farrell's acting is terrible, the plot is cliched, none of the characters except Brendan Gleeson are likeable. The one female character is incredibly weak and soulless. It seems to think being mean to dwarfs is incredibly funny. In fact the whole film is build around this premise. The worst thing about it though is the fact the lead character shows no remorse whatsoever for what's he's done, so you can't empathise with him or like him at all. It's too ridiculous to give its apparent emotional scenes any tour de force. The dialogue is hammy and Ralph Fiennes it just a walking archetype, Harry the London rudeboy, nasty to his wife, says the F word 5 times in every sentence...zzzzz..it was done in Lock stock and it wasn't funny then. Nothing funny about this word. I use it as much as the next person but it has to have context or it just becomes odd and affected. I don't give zeros often but this film offended me.… Expand

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theNILEJun 25, 2015

My friend and I were bored stiff. We got nearly half-way through it before we'd had enough. Unfunny, uninteresting, gave us no reason to watch after the first 15 minutes but we persevered. Totally unrewarding, waste of our lives. Just nothingMy friend and I were bored stiff. We got nearly half-way through it before we'd had enough. Unfunny, uninteresting, gave us no reason to watch after the first 15 minutes but we persevered. Totally unrewarding, waste of our lives. Just nothing at all interesting happened. The dialogue may as well be drivel since I didn't give a damn what they were talking about. The characters were boring, unlikeable, but I just couldn't bare how slow-paced it was... This is perfect torture for a bored person.… Expand

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