In Bruges reviewed by Michael McGurk

I begged Lana to let me do a guest review of In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh.  I think this is my favorite film of all time.

It's a dark comedy featuring Colin Farrell as a hitman dealing with an existential crisis.  The in-your-face humor is a striking juxtaposition with the tasteful musical scoring and cinematography of the film.  Some of the narrated scenes were so beautifully done, that I couldn't help but feel that I was viewing a universe where magic still lives.

I've heard some people say that the film is too slow, without enough action.  I disagree, and think that the pace of the movie reinforces the psychological state of the protagonist.  Sometimes life's events take time to sort out, and the moral conflicts depicted in the film aren't solved quickly or easily.  I love how the film slowly builds to it's climax, and a mind-twisting conclusion.  I give this film a 5/5.