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In Bruges, is a black comedy ably directed by Martin McDonagh. It follows two hitmen, Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) who are forced to hideout in Bruges after Ray accidentally kills a child during a hit. Whilst they are meant to be keeping a low profile and waiting for their boss (Ralph Fiennes) to call, Ray’s tempestuous nature and a crew of bizarre misfit characters make this an impossible task.
Farrell and Gleeson are comically opposed characters, offering much in the way of snappy, funny dialogue, which is only complemented by the appearence of Fiennes as their no nonsense, foul mouthed boss. The direction makes much use of the spectacular backdrop that Bruges provides, and Farrell in particular delivers an entertaining performance along with the rest of the cast.
The film itself is slow paced to start with but accelerates quite quickly into something of an action packed finale with an entertaining and ironic twist. I give this film 8/10.
