2008 Movie
Dir. Martin McDonagh · UK, United Kingdom · English
In Bruges is a dark comedy about two Irish assassins in a ‘boring’ continental European city. The dark crimes that haunt them and their ineffably vulgar manner of speech contrast gloriously with the quiet beauty of the Flemish architecture and order, like a knife fight in a dollhouse. More endearingly, the relationship between the two killers constantly swings between endearment and distaste. If you liked Four lions or dark comedies in general, then you will love In Bruges.
Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.
"It's like prime era Mamet with relentless, unstoppable super-profane dialogue!"
— Kevin Maher
"With "In Bruges." it feels like Martin McDonagh opened a window in a room where the air has been recycled endlessly."
— Wael Khairy
Oscars
1 nom
Golden Globes
3 noms
BAFTA
1 win · 3 noms
Sundance
1 nom
Nat. Board of Review
1 win
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great movie where the town of Bruges plays a key role. The 2 actors have great chemistry together and the script is fresh and has a great ending.