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What a horrible year for film 2008 has been. It just keeps getting worse and worse with each new film I take the time to waste my time watching. It's so bad that I can't compose a Top Ten List because I literally have not seen ten films worthy of a list. Thank God for "In Bruges". I didn't get a chance to see it in theatres, but just caught it on DVD. It is now, officially, my favorite motion picture of 2008 - a masterpiece of mood and execution.
Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, it centers around two hit men who are sent to Bruges, Belgium to wait for instruction from their boss, Harry. The two hit men are played by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson and Harry is played by Ralph Fiennes. The first half follows the two hit men as they see the sights of the city. Ken (Gleeson) enjoys the history behind the city and wants to walk around and appreciate the natural beauty. Ray (Farrell) wants to stay in the pub and drink his troubles away. The second half of the film involves a twist as to why they are in Bruges in the first place, which leads to a showdown on the streets of the city, culminating in an ending that is nothing short of incredible.
Everything about this picture makes me smile. Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes all deliver Academy Award worthy performances, and Martin McDonagh proves that he is one of the most talented filmmakers around now. He has already established himself on Broadway with a string of successful plays, and "In Bruges" is his first feature after winning an Academy Award for his short film, "Six Shooter".
The score by Carter Burwell is the best I've heard all year long and the cinematography from Eigil Bryld is simple and affective. "In Bruges" made me laugh, made me cry and made me really appreciate Martin McDonagh on a whole new level. As mentioned before, the ending is astonishing and one of the best I've seen in years. Have I sold this picture enough? It might be one of my new favorite films ever made. Give this film a look-see as soon as you can, and believe me, you will see it at the top of my end of the year list for months to come.
Wow, what a week it has been. I saw "The Signal", which turned out to be one of my favorite horror films ever. And, now, "In Bruges", which is the best film of 2008. Maybe this is a sign that things are turning around. Maybe this is a sign that the remainder of 2008 will be packed with quality cinema. I hope so. Otherwise, my top ten list might have to be cut in half. And that would be a first. A sad and pathetic first. 10/10.
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