In Bruges

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In Bruges

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Released Feb 8, 2008

1h 47m

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After a particularly difficult job, hit men Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) head to Belgium to hide out until things cool down. Ray hates the medieval city they land in, but Ken finds its beauty and peacefulness enchanting. Their experiences become increasingly surreal and possibly life-changing as they encounter tourists, locals, an American dwarf and a potential romance for Ray.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring witty dialogue and deft performances, In Bruges is an effective mix of dark comedy and crime thriller elements.

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Wael Khairy

RogerEbert.com

With "In Bruges." it feels like Martin McDonagh opened a window in a room where the air has been recycled endlessly.

Sep 15, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

[Martin McDonagh's] affinity with meandering, melodically rhythmic dialogue and volcanic eruptions of profanity serves him well in this witty, wordy film.

Oct 19, 2022

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

In Bruges has some cracking lines in it, a cracking performance from Brendan Gleeson as Ken, and some very funny, provocative jokes, but I still don't know... It's just all the violence that did me in.

Aug 23, 2018

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Nowhere did director Martin McDonagh better manage dark comedy than in his debut film (15th anniversary)

Rated: 4/5

Mar 19, 2023

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

In Bruges is a darkly humorous film that should be seen not just for the way it subverts genre norms, but also for how it sculpts and redefines them into something better.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 6, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The movie is about meaningful conversations, idleness, boredom, remorse, hard laughs, stark violence, and grotesque humor—I loved it.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 3, 2022

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Alan W

Superb dark comedy. Great performances and for me a beautiful, haunting theme tune.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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positive m

Forgiveness Honesty Appreciation of beauty and excellence

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Audience Member

Peak dark comedy. In Bruges is nuanced, grounded, and weird. And, ultimately, very grim.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Audience Member

Great dialogue. Great performances. A classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Andrew Lishak L

In Bruges saw it in 2008 and absolutely loved the film. On Facebook have an In Bruges Facebook Film group started in 2016. We called it (In Bruges 2008 Film Martin Mcdonagh Colin Farrell Brendan Gleeson) and have Eric Godon (Yuri), Mark Donovan (American) and have crew members from the film. We asked them to join and they like the group. Martin McDonagh went to Bruges which gave him the idea for the film. Well since 2013 have gone to Bruges 8 times. And absolutely love Bruges it has everything. Back to the film Colin Farrell as Ray and Brendan Gleeson as Ken give magnificent performances and should have been Oscar nominated for me. The script from Martin Mcdonagh is absolutely brilliant and you would never have thought this was his 1st film he was Directing. Eric Godon as Yuri and Ralph Fiennes as Harry as normal is outstanding. And backed up by all the cast give very good performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Regina P

Cool film. The ending messed it up for me, though. I could see where it was going, but it didn't work. Ralph Fiennes' character came out of character to be so publicly irrational and unhinged. That didn't make sense. It makes his character less mythical, and more like a hoodlum.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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Ken

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Harry

Ciarán Hinds

Father McHenry

Clémence Poésy

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Synopsis

After a particularly difficult job, hit men Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) head to Belgium to hide out until things cool down. Ray hates the medieval city they land in, but Ken finds its beauty and peacefulness enchanting. Their experiences become increasingly surreal and possibly life-changing as they encounter tourists, locals, an American dwarf and a potential romance for Ray.

Director: Martin McDonagh
Screenwriter: Martin McDonagh
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Blueprint Pictures
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 8, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.8M
Runtime: 1h 47m

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