"I grew up in Dublin. I love Dublin. If I grew up on a farm, and was retarded, Bruges might impress me. But I didn't, so it doesn't."
Two Irish hit men are ordered to reside in Bruges, Belgium as they await their next assignment. Little do they know, it is because they are the target of someone else's.
I have been looking forward to seeing this film after a stream of the oldies, and it did not disappoint! Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are perfect for their roles as the two Irish men in Bruges, and there are so many parts where I laughed out loud. Though I really enjoyed most of this movie, I'm not a fan of gore. Even in the form of black comedy, it was difficult for me to watch all of the gruesome scenes that were shown. There is a blinding, homicide, suicide...most of them delivered in a comedic fashion. I found those particular scenes a bit uncomfortable, as I do in most black comedies, but fortunately, that is my only complaint. The majority of the movie is incredibly witty and entertaining! Its comedic style is similar to that of Shaun of the Dead, another Top 250 movie I love.
Overall, I'm quite glad I got the chance to watch this film! The character personalities, acting, and plot is all so interesting and thoughtfully delivered, and I'll probably watch it again at some point. My immediate rating is 7.8/10.
Characters: 7.5/10
Acting: 7.8/10
Storyline: 8/10
Entertainment Value: 8.2/10
Immediate Rating: 7.8/10
Total Score: 39.3/50
