In Bruges

R

Released Feb 8, 2008

1h 47m

Comedy

Drama

Action

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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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Kristoffer K

Close to all time favourite. Deep characters and beautiful told story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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Alec C

Welcome to Bruges, where things are about to go south very fast! As hitmen Ray and Ken who have botched a hit visit the town, the two take different views of the town with Ken enjoying it, while Ray is haunted by his mistake and refuses to see the town in a positive light. A darkly comic crime thriller that manages to make us question if we're beyond redemption as the chemistry between the two characters leaks in!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Helen P

Would I rate this as an artistic triumph as some have? Aside from the natural merits of the setting...no, but it's damn well hilarious when the unlikely team of very opposite hitmen are idling along at the start, and by the end the thriller concept comes good in a visceral, violent sort of climax that shocks and entertains. Maybe makes you think about life if you like to analyse, but for those who don't, you'll easily be able to kick back and have fun watching the chaos all play out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Memer. D

Such a cozy and unique yet uncomfortable story. This is one of those movies that just keeps upbeat and positive, keeps a smile on your face and then hammers you down and makes you kind of guilty for having laughed so much making you feel stupid.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Maksym K

Absolute masterpiece that intertwines dark humor with some more serious topics.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Nathan T

A classic. Very entertaining and well written.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/24

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Martin McDonagh

Director

Colin Farrell

Ray

Brendan Gleeson

Ken

Ralph Fiennes

Harry

Ciarán Hinds

Father McHenry

Clémence Poésy

Chloe

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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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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
Producer: Jeff Abberley, Julia Blackman, Tessa Ross
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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