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

The 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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Janet D

Absolutely NOT a comedy. And the R rating is for violence. Lots of bloody violence in the second half.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Tyler T.

I’m a fan. Enjoyable

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 47 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Drug Use, Pervasive Language and Strong Bloody Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $7,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Lars N

Incredible melodrama/body-comedy/gangster movie. Hard to define, even harder to forget.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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tim s

Featuring witty dialogue, committed performances, and a dash of humor, In Bruges is a low-level gangster flick delivered with dark comedic effect. The characterization is top-notch, allowing you to sympathize with the two leads, even though they're hitmen. Additionally, the film's fairy tale-like setting serves as a perfect juxtaposition to the violent events that unfold.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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Josh A

Usually I review horror movies, but I also quite like dark comedies and crime thrillers. So I'll review this. This is an absolutely fantastic movie. It's well written, blends dark and light well and is quite funny. Let's begin. The characters of Ken and Ray are effective and one of the movie's highlights. They have a lot of natural chemistry, with Ken loving Bruges's culture and Ray being bored out of his mind. This dynamic also makes the ending more dramatic and dark, because we've established their bond, and Ken has to kill Ray. It's a great plan that works well. Also, the blend of comedy and triller aspects is done well. You have dark thriller aspects at points in the film, like the ending with the fight between Harry and Ray, as well as Harry's general character, but you also have comedic moments like Ray and Harry planning their fight and Harry talking to his wife. It's a blend that shouldn't work, and yet it does. Overall, it's an amazing blend of dark comedy and thriller elements. All around great film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Ciarán Hinds

Father McHenry

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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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