This film is quotable in the model of The Princess Bride, with one
memorable line after another.
Ken and Ray are hit men for a powerful criminal figure, Harry. Ken (Brendan Gleeson) is a kindly older gentleman while Ray (Colin Farrell) is a brash young man anxious to live all of life this minute. After a botched hit in London, Harry (Ralph Fiennes) sends the two to the town of Bruges, Belgium. For Ray, this is the worst spot on earth:
“If I'd grown up on a farm and was retarded, Bruges might impress me, but I didn't, so it doesn't.”
So while Ken tries to get Ray interested in sightseeing, ancient canals, historic cathedrals, and architecture, Ray is more interested in movie being filmed on location which features a midget and a beautiful blond. The idea of keeping a low profile seems to escape the younger killer and keeping control over his partner is daunting for the aging killer.
This movie masks the underlying tragic story with hilarious comedy and the craftsmanship to give opposing emotions like that is masterful. All the way through everything bad that can happen does, stacking the tension like a playing card castle. You'll love Ken from the beginning and grow to love Ray by the end. And at the ending, right at that final scene you'll realize that the filmmaker, Martin McDonagh wrote and directed a perfect concluding sequence. If you ask me, it couldn't have ended any other way and been convincing.
I can't write anymore without giving something away. Go see it, it'll make you happy and sad.
- CV Rick, February 2008
Sounds like a cool movie!
Posted by: Stephen Prosapio | February 21, 2008 at 01:03
It is.
Posted by: CV Rick | February 21, 2008 at 11:59