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I can't get over how good it was

posted 12 years ago by ThePadraigMoista
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I thought it was brilliant. I'm reminded of it everyday, just out of the blue. Every scene sticks with me, the music, the acting, the memorable dialog, everything. But the funny thing is that I wouldn't even put this in my Top 10. But I just think Martin McDonagh is brilliant. Anyone else agree? I'm surprised with how much the film impacted me and how memorable everything was. I've seen it about 3 times and the last time was about a month or so ago and I still can't get it out of my head. Absolutely brilliant film. I cannot wait for Seven Psychopaths. Holy *beep* what an amazing film. :)

[–] dsanfrasico 12 years ago

i dont understand how you loved it but wouldnt put it in your top 10?

but i agree with what you mean the film really stays with you, like nearly every day something happens or someone says something that reminds me of this somehow

"Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs."

[–] josh-the-winter 10 years ago

I've seen lots of movies that I love but wouldn't put in my to 10. There are tons of great movies out there bro

[–] ShoddyCursive 12 years ago

It really is quite perfect.

It makes my top five movies of all time.

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[–] vaughanycannavaro 11 years ago

Yep, Top 3 for me! Couldnt find any fault in it from start to finish.

[–] LisaSA_456 12 years ago

I feel the same way, except I've seen it countless times and it's my all-time favourite film. I just love it to death.

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[–] mxlflx 12 years ago

Yeah, the movie was very understated and under-promoted. I had no expectations when I started watching it and I was pleasantly surprised. It seems as if low-budget films have a higher emphasis on substance than high-budget films.

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[–] TheInbetweener 12 years ago

"It seems as if low-budget films have a higher emphasis on substance than high-budget films."

NO! IT CAN'T BE!

[–] wildlifeae 9 years ago

I have also seen it million times and watching it right now, again

[–] rabksaj 12 years ago

i just finished watching this movie for the first time and wow!! what a suprise. The movie was brilliant,exciting, and i loved the humour it made me roar out with laughter. I watched a few films in the last couple of days but this killed it for me. I give it 10/10. I wish there was more of this type of movies out there. The characters in this made the movie sparkle with delight.Thank you Martin MCdonagh.

[–] johnny_amok 12 years ago

i loved it a lot, def in my top 10 of films produced after 2005

[–] scofield7 12 years ago

In Bruges=Universal Classic ,10/10 PERFECTION

[–] strummer2808 12 years ago

yup classic , seen this movie more times then any other .. must be near the 100's and its only been out for 4 years.

[–] AllyWheels 12 years ago

It's one of the worst movies ever made.

[–] Blarhhh 12 years ago

"No Silicon Heaven? Preposterous! Where would all the calculators go?"

[–] strummer2808 12 years ago

seen his past posts he is a troll

[–] prickles 12 years ago

agree

[–] iAmTheOneWhoKnocks 12 years ago

You're one of the worst movies ever made.

[–] BeOneOfUs 8 years ago

lol What a dumb ass.

[–] goleafsgo27 12 years ago

SPOILER ALERT: Some of the scenes were very cleverly written, the acting was top notch, but much of the violence was too over the top, with people scooting along after being seriously ventilated, so its credibility slipped some for me. It was somewhat like Fargo in a way. But having the death of a kid mixed with the humor didn't set well with me.

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[–] MrJJay 9 years ago

You should seriously stop making serious comments about films. You've tried to be a wanna be critic but you failed, big time.

The kid's death is the main plot of the film. It's why they are in bruges. Did you even watch the film?
The kid's death wasn't even part of the humor. Do you really think every scene in a film should be part of the humor just because it has humor elements. It's not even a typical comedy as you think, it's called black humor.

[–] johnny_amok 12 years ago

So, how did you like 7 Psychopaths then?

[–] kelly-wilson 12 years ago

Both were very good. "In Bruges" might be great, actually. "Seven Psychopaths" isn't quite as good, but when your standard is "In Bruges", to be "not quite as good" is still pretty good.

I react to each here. Readers may enjoy (http://mymusingsonfilm.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/seven-psychopaths-2012 / and http://mymusingsonfilm.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/in-bruges-2008/