The Banshees of Inisherin - Review!
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- Опубліковано 3 лис 2022
- Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson re-team with director Martin McDonagh for a farcical tale about two former friends and their battle of the wills on a small Irish island.
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What a year for Colin Farrell. Banshees of Inisherin, After Yang, The Batman and Thirteen Lives. Stellar in all of them
13 Lives is so underrated!
@@brandy9656 i think it so underrated because it pales in comparison with the documentary.
As an Irish person, I can tell you that the movie is filmed on the most beautiful place in Ireland. Achill Ireland, Co Mayo. My favourite place in the world. You can drive onto it from the mainland. There are also shots from Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway.
Agree in full. My ex is from Mayo and I was blessed to spend many many beautiful times in Achill. Lucky to fall in love in Achill. It’s truly the last stop before heaven. Also I attended NUIG and got to Aran many times. Again beautiful beyond. I went to mass at the church in Inishmore.
Breathtaking.
I love seeing Colin Farrell finally getting the appreciation he's been due for many years with so many projects coming at the same time as well as the upcoming Penguin series. It's long overdue but we'll deserved.
This story couldn't have taken place in another time, because 1923 Ireland is absolutely a necessary context. The Irish Civil War was really frustrating. People who'd fought together to win Ireland's freedom were suddenly at war. The actual reasons had to do with who accepted the treaty that made Northern Ireland part of England and who rejected it. No one really won, though the stalemate resulted in the treaty being accepted after all. It was absolutely needless violence where best friends turned on each other overnight. So, yeah. The vistas and technology aren't really the reason to pick 1923.
I think what makes this film so moving is that the story is a microcosmic mirror to the Irish Civil War that is raging right across the bay from them, where fellow Irishmen go from kin to enemies overnight, who are harming themselves (like cutting their fingers off) in their fight to banish each other. So many layers of meaning in this movie come from the references to the war. That's why we end with the two man standing on the beach talking about the war, and about how there are wounds you can't come back from, which is so deeply sad. I just saw it and can't stop thinking about it, even getting teary eyed. Colin Farrell deserves an Oscar for his performance. That first scene where he gets rejected, the look of bewildered hurt in his face was heart-wrenching.
On the same day I watched this film, my boyfriend said he didn't love me anymore. He continued being happy, but I just wasn't part of his happiness anymore. "But you liked me yesterday ?" The incomprehension, denial, distress, anger, despair, resignation. You start questioning who you are. All the emotions I went through were so beautifully depicted in the film, with great accuracy. It truly blew me away.
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Saw this last night. I think the film taking place at the time of the Irish Civil War is also key to understanding its purpose, themes, and messaging. I didn't let the fact that no one else in my (small) audience was laughing keep me from laughing heartily and often, as this is quite the funny film.
Same here.
I laughed through the whole thing, I've got 10 fingers to prove it😊.
Agreed! It's laugh out loud funny and heartbreaking as well. There aren't many movies that can make that claim.
just seen it tonight and only about a dozen other people there,not much laughing going on till i burst out laughing when the priest asked Gleeson is he having the impure thoughts about Farell.Dont get why people are so reserved about having a laugh!
You might want to reassess some of your friendships, they may be a bit on the dull side.
“A part of the world that is gone now”. Dan clearly hasn’t been to Ireland😂
Kerry Condon MUST win the Oscar for this one. She’s so incredible in this.
Mike “pop pop” Ehmentraut approves of this
No one was incredible in this…. It’s the worst movie ever made
I loved this film so much. Took me a couple of days to truly process, but i'm convinced it's a masterpiece!
But it is so sad.
I wasn't able to process it. The instant it ended I though it was one of the best movies I'd ever seen. Rarely, if ever, does a movie hit me that quickly.
saw it last night and still going through an emotional roller coaster - not sure whether to laugh or cry. The acting of the four main characters was outstanding and the bleakness and beauty of the scenery perfectly matched the mood of the movie. masterful piece of writing and filmmaking
I was definitely one of those “this film is not for everyone” types. I found it depressing, and did not like it for my own personal entertainment; but can also appreciate it as a wonderful and artistically attractive film. That’s entirely possible. I didn’t like many great films the first time I watched them; but it also might just be that I wanted something more cheerful considering what I’ve gone through as of lately.
Well put
Its a very well made, beatifully shot, well acted , deep themes but i hated it, too depressing, dark, tedious. No reedenable qualities imo.
@@Nanku42 beautifully shot, well acted and deep themes aren’t redeeming qualities?
We aren't always in the right place for a film and thats ok. We must also remember that not all films are meant to be "enjoyable". Sometimes great films can be uncomfortable and that can make it feel tedious to some. I think films are the perfect place to explore the dark, depressing, and tedious aspects of life. As we get to see beyond our own experiences and hopefully make us more well rounded and empathetic people.
It just didn't interest me. Seems implausible. I didn't last long.
I felt blindsided and betrayed by this movie. I found the beginning to be great, the scenery so beautiful, the characters charming, the comedy laugh out loud funny, and then it gets SO dark and actually silly (chop off 5 fingers and just go out to the pub??). And then the little beloved donkey chokes to death on top of it all! It was hurtful, gut-punching, harsh, devastating, too much, after such a fun beginning. Ugh. I was angry and upset.
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson were great as expected. But Kerry Condon genuinely blew me away, really hope she gets atleast a nomination at the oscars.
Saw it last week. Don't think I've ever seen another film quite like it, but I thought it was absolutely terrific
I have been to Inis Mór where the movie was filmed and it is like stepping into the past. I have seldom seen such beautiful scenery. This is what really sells the movie to me. The suspension of disbelief is instant and everyone involved does their best to keep it that way. Hope this one gets recognized during the award season
More shots are filmed on Achill Island, Co Mayo. Best place in Ireland
They are hoping the film will bring tourism to the island of achill the other island used and probably most of the shots.Inishmore however is already a big tourist draw whereas Achill isn't as much well it is domestically but not really a draw for international tourists until now.
Colin Farrell has been super busy recently and all of his work has been top notch. Not to mention his stellar performance in The Gentlemen in 2019 as well.
I NEED more films like Banshees of Inisherin.
😂 I was calling it “The Bee Gees & Ed Sheeran”. Finally saw this masterpiece. It has instantly become one of my fav films of all time. Give this film all the feckin’ accolades, it is the epitome of an instant classic.
“That’s right. The epitome!” “There’ll be none of that!… I didn’t come here for licks!” 🐕
Great review, Dan.
Watched the first showing at my theater yesterday. Absolutely wonderful film. Some of the best performances of the year backed by a script that’s saying so much with such a basic premise. Only way I could appreciate it more is if I were Irish or had some subtitles, cause boy those accents were thick.
Ah jaysus, sure they weren't that bad now hai. The absolute notions in ye jungfella.
Haha! Whywouldyabegivingoutaboutouraccentssurethey'regrand!
@@fractaled3129 Exactly! People who complain about Irish accents need to shush, like.
Loved the accent so much! Even though I did not understand a good half of dialogues
I only had two other people in my theater last night and we were all laughing throughout. Wish I could see it in a packed room
Yeah, saw this Friday night with my friend and it was a completely empty theater. I was really surprised it was empty.
Did you laugh when the abused child and the donkey died?
One extra layer I loved about this movie is the parallel between Padraig and Colm and the Irish Civil War. Two parties that were once very fond of each other end up disagreeing to the point of violence and hurting everyone around them.
Glad so many other people like the film as it's VERY Irish. Probably too much so for a general audience tbh.
Was absolutely flabbergasted by how good this movie was. 40 minutes in, I was like "this is good. Quaint and not quite up to Three Billboards quality, but good". By the end however, I was stunned by how great and meaningful this movie is
Three Billboards was lousy.
I thought they were going to reveal that Colin's character was a ghost. A ghost that was wandering around the town and the townspeople didn't mind having around since he just died. At one point, Brendan's character said he was going to play a certain song at his funeral. For certain reasons, he would no longer be able to do that.
Brendan's character didn't want to be his friend anymore because he was dead. He didn't want to be tortured by his presence. That is why he was willing to go to such extremes. It is a fantastical story, so I felt like this could've been a possibility.
I'm sure I'm just crazy, since I haven't found a single person who has mentioned this.
I felt like one or both of them might be imaginary, it had a mystically offness. But I think it’s more about the Irish civil war and best friends fighting etc.
@@cilanthropetunia and I feel like I can’t really defend my viewpoint with tremendous authority. It’s just a feeling.
That will be a very american screenplay ending, in glad that didnt happen.
Recently rewatched In Bruges for the 4th time and it remains one of my favorite movie. I'm excited to watch Banshees soon, heard nothing but good things.
Finally watched it last night and I really liked it. I haven't stopped thinking about it. The story hits really close to home at the moment, and it made me feel better.
As an Irish person it made it that much more enjoyable to watch as its quite relatable. It is very similar to the routine a lot of older Irish people have out in villages and some towns.
Finally got around to watching this and I really enjoyed it. Some uncomfortable and yet familiar feelings. I loved the setting and the performances. The weaving in of Irish folktales into this very simple story was a nice touch.
I finally watched this on HBO and while I normally can normally arrive at the "good but not for me" I truly cannot see what everyone else does in this movie. I felt about this movie the way Siobhán feels about Inisherin and its population, and should've left when she did.
I felt gut-punched and betrayed by this movie. So much loss. And the graphic self-mutilation felt unbelievable for several reasons. I am pissed off at this movie. It's gratuitously ugly at the end, made all the worse by the beauty of the land and the lol humor in the beginning.
Also, we're meant to laugh at the "village idiot," and feel superior to him, only to find out he's a sexually abused kid, and then he either kills himself or is murdered by his abuser! Yeah, great. Real great.
It was charming, humourous, horrifying, terribly mournful and lonesome all at the same time
Unfortunately it doesn't hit theaters in Germany until next year, but I am very much looking forward to it! Love McDonagh's work, thank you for this review
I'm so excited to see this on Monday! Thanks for the review! ❤️
I’m volunteering at a local Art House cinema and this is what’s playing tonight! So glad you posted a review and I’m even more excited to see it!
Dan, I saw this film and was really looking forward to your review! I absolutely loved it, and I hope more people get a chance to see it. We need more films and series in this vein.
Colin Farrell was amazing in this film. I'm hoping he will get some award nods.
I truly think this is a great film that everybody who’s inclined should take the time to go out and see. Having said that, I don’t know if this was anybody else’s experience but it left me feeling rather hopeless, and for that I cannot forgive it. (And if you’ve seen the film you’ll know why that’s actually kind of ironic)
Coming here this weekend, can’t wait to see it. Thanks for the review!
Just watched this today at my local theater and I have to say I was surprised at how sad the movie was. It wasn’t boring like I was expecting it to, I was interested enough to keep up with the movie. Now that it’s been some hours since I’ve seen the film, it’s actually stayed with me and the movie is on my mind still. Very somber movie about despair and loss.
Actually I found it horrifying! Do not recommend, if you have a heart. It's full of cruelty.
I hadn't heard of this till I clicked on it and I'm very glad I did. Anything by this group of actors and writer is always a must see.
Saw this at TIFF and absolutely loved it! I'm not ready to call it McDonagh's best film, as In Bruges exists, but it's very close, and I'm really hoping Colin Farrel's Best Actor win at the Venice Film Festival translates to an Oscar nomination (a win may be tricky with Brendan Fraser and Austin Butler in the mix, but it's not impossible). This and The Menu were my two favorite films from TIFF.
I also saw this at TIFF. Probably the best crowd I could’ve seen it with.
As much as I love In Bruges, I would say pretty quickly that this is my new favourite. It hews a lot closer to the slightly lower stakes of McDonagh's theatre work, there's less of a reliance on the shock value of Ray's crudeness, as he's a prick to everyone around him, and I'd argue that the editing and mise-en-scene is even more well crafted in Banshees (even though In Bruges is unquestionably gorgeous). Both are brilliant, but I know which one I'm going to be recommending to friends first
In Bruges has a great script, but Banshees is a much better film as a whole. Just on another level entirely in terms of direction, cinematography, music/editing, etc.
Like you said, not for everybody. I told my friend I loved it and it would be on my top ten list. She asked if she should see it, and I said, "...you? No. I don't think so..." Nothing against her or her tastes, it just definitely wouldn't hit for her.
A very thoughtful and detailed review. Great work. Sounds intriguing. Maybe this comes to India in the awards season as is often the norm.
I didn't want the film to end
A depressing, funny, breathtaking, sad and thought provoking movie. The best so far this year.
I enjoyed this movie very much, i do not go to many movies let alone by myself but i did for this one and was happy i did while having a pint in the theater. Last movie i went by myself was Eternity's Gate.
I've been the Brendan Gleeson before. This movie swept me up in an ocean of guilt, sadness, fear and and an overwhelming sense of regret. At the same time, I appreciated the film's dry sense of humor and the stunning filmmaking. I haven't had a film shove a mirror in my face quite like this one just did, one of the most profound filmgoing experiences in my 30 years of life.
Hi Dan. Thanks for reviewing this one (was worried you wouldn't) I saw this a couple weeks ago at my local cinema here in Co. Kerry, Ireland 🇮🇪 Film is excellent and I was genuinely curious what people outside of Ireland would think of it. I got a laugh out of you saying places like in the movie don't exist today but anyone who's been to the Aran islands in Galway would disagree 😄
i think anyone that comes from a small town or isolated area will easily understand this film
@@Gos1234567 exactly lol
I am from a big city (which I hate) and absolutely loved this movie. I’m still asking interesting questions about it.
@@Gos1234567 i'm from a small town in northern california, and only people who grew up in a small town will recognize that a big theme in this movie is "living in a small town will drive you mad."
I was lucky enough to see it with a fun audience last Saturday.
Colin played this guy so gentle and nice
This film is one of the best I've seen this year. I've never laughed so hard and then felt so melancholic is less than a 100 minutes.
Really shows how much is possible with a great script and great actors. Wish some franchises would take note.
Yea I much prefer comedy that isn't the focus of the movie. The comedy is sprinkled in but isn't the main focus
The fingers, man, nobody is talking about the fingers!
Finally got to see it this weekend. Another great one from McDonagh. I think that this is the first time I spotted Dan's framed Movie pass card 😂
Hard to imagine Dominic and that goofy melodramatic guy from
Eternals are played by the same guy, his performance was nearly flawless given how his character was written
The title even uses the format of many of his plays: "The (noun) of (place)," like The Beauty Queen of Leenae, The Cripple of Inishman, and The Lieutenant of Inishmore.
It was supposed to be the third play in a trilogy originally (after Queen and Cripple).
Just saw the Banishment of Ed Sheeran. I thought it was really good. Great study of the character dynamics in a rural area and how hard it is to change them once they are set. The main way they escalated the conflict kind of turned me off a bit just because I'm kind of a wimp for that sort of thing. But there's going to be a lot from this movie that I will be thinking about for quite a while.
Wonderful film that stays with you for days and weeks. Enchanting, haunting, stunning performances; beautifully filmed
But it was sad. I guess when I put it on, I wasn’t expecting it to be so sad.
We’re planning to see this movie this weekend! Can’t wait!
As an irishman ur pronouncement of Irish names is killing me Dan hahaha
*Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Batman, Tár, The Northman, and recently...*
*All Quiet on the Western Front*
quite a good year for movies (not the highs like *1982, 1994, 1999, 2014, or 2019 tho!!* but still great)
Not seen Top Gun Maverick?
In the Mel Brooks movie, "The Producers", the 2 main characters are looking for a play that will guarantee to bomb on the opening night. If they were making The Producers now, they wouldn't choose "Springtime for Hitler", they would use Banshees.
Dad jokes by Dan right off the bat! Its gonna be a great review 😂😂
I just finished watching this and wanted to hear someone’s thoughts whose job it is to think about movies. I’m not sure I like the ending, but it’s got so many good qualities. I had the good fortune to spend a couple days acting with Colin Farrell on his latest series, and he’s an absolutely delightful person. So happy to see him be so busy with interesting projects!
~Trav
What series is that?
@@14AspenDrive it's on IMDB as "Sugar"
@@TravisRichey thanks! Got any colin stories you can share? 😄
Any art medium should stimulate your thought processes; should make you exercise those brain cells that contribute to growth. Sure, action films are fun, but when a cinematic experience like The Banshees of Inisherin comes into existence and gives you a chance to wrap your mind around complex truths like how intransigence, pain and rejection can lead to war with all of its collateral damage, it should be understood as great art.
I didn't think Brendan Gleeson could he out-acted in a movie until Farrell did it in In Bruges. He then proceeded to do it again here. Imagine my shock when Barry Keoghan outdid both of them. It's a crime that Keoghan didn't get an Oscar.
Thanks!
A brilliant film. My favorite of 2022. Farrell is perfect, and the rest of the cast is outstanding. The ability of the writing to contain humor within the pain is difficult to do, but it’s done here. And then it’s an even bigger challenge to display those two conflicting emotions together on the screen. Farrell and Keoghan both do it so exquisitely in word and with just a look. Genius film.
Of course your Rings of Power addendum turned my stomach.
I think I missed most of the humor. A couple moments sure, I just felt sadness. It was sad.
Its so nice to have a break from big action blockbusters, this movie is beautiful
I came in expecting this movie to be a slow burn. Tons of buzz around it and the movie was in a lot of peoples top 10 list.
Just let me start off by saying, give me whatever these people were smoking.
This movie was a hard watch. The escalation of certain events was ridiculous too.
Only thing I’ll say about those movie is that it’s different so I’ll give it credit.
In Bruges is one of my favorite films and I am looking forward to this one. But The Banshee Ed Sheeran might work as well!
Gotta see this! I love In Bruges.
I saw this film when it released in the UK about a month ago, it is brilliant and I recommend it to everyone. It's definitely not for everyone, but still.
Gonna wait to watch it with English subtitles
The film was fantastic. My favorite script of the year.
I loved this. This kind of movie transports me further than the Avatars and Marvels and DC's.
I can't wait to see it.
Ugh seeing the shots from this movie reinforces my desire to see Ireland - this sounds hilarious, but I might need to turn on subtitles to understand these beautiful but THICK accents
Very excited for this movie. Love these actors!
My home area in Ireland looks a LOT like this film. Very very pretty and calm in Summer; very very bleak and pitiless in Winter.
incredible season final 🤣
i saw this movie a few weeks ago upon its uk release and really liked it
More movie reviews of off beat movies please, Dan!
I really hope the success of this movie finally convinces Netflix to put up a better quality version of In Bruges. The current one (at least where I live in Switzerland) is like 720p and has terribly low volume with no subtitles so it's so hard to understand anything that's going on, and it's such a shame cuz it's such a great movie.
I think I am one of the people that this film wasn’t for. I think the performances are excellent, the scenery is great, and i really enjoyed the score. I found myself constantly trying to force myself to be invested in the characters and the story and it didn’t work.
Help me. “Delighted by every frame” “magical”, I missed something help me. I believe it is great cinema but it was so sad. What did I miss? Dan, help me.
I'm so so so glad I'm not as crazy as my wife says I am for loving this movie... or at least I'm not alone in my abnormality ❤️
I took 2 friends to see this and they hated it, I felt like Colm afterwards lmao.
In Bruges became one of my favorite movies ever the first time I saw it, still haven't seen anything that takes its place, but also the combination of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson is one of the best team ups of 2 actors I've ever seen. Chemistry, comedy timing, everything is perfect when they're in a scene together.
I’ll watch anything with Colin Farrell
This was unbelievable best movie I've watched all year. But I think it will be disrespected come the Oscars
Surprisingly this looks like exactly the kind of movie I want to see right now.
and yes In Bruges was strangely enjoyable too
I loved it too. don't fall into despair.
I'm curious Dan if you would review All Quiet on the Western Front 2022 from Netflix
Just watched it. Loved it. Funny in a bleak way.
This film is magical that is the right word. I loved it. Colin is just killing it here. The donkey oh man. Amazing film.
hey dan. i hope everyone is having a good day today.
saw it yesterday, and really enjoyed it. it might replace seven psychopaths as my favorite movie from this great director
Not a huuge fan of this guy. I loved In Bruges, Seven Psycopaths felt like a Tarantino wannabe film and Three Billboards felt like a Coen Bros wannabe film. This however I'm super excited to see. Farrell and Gleeson have a ridiculously good chemistry. So in for this one!
I think he was making fun of Tarantino type movies with "Seven Psychopaths". That's how I took it, at least.
"The Banshee: Ed Sheeran" coming to theaters for Halloween 2023!
I mainly agree, but there was a lot of clumsiness in the second half. MM can really write lines, and the whole cast can really deliver them. The animals are great. See this play, but be prepared to be disappointed after the interval, then reflect that it's great in so many ways.
A Quick Synopsis that is not mainstream. Colm loves Siobhan and turns on Padraig when he discovers she is leaving. Remember, the job offer letter was opened in the post office. Colm used Padraig to get in proximity to Siobhan and abandons their false friendship. He mutilates himself as a desperate act of self-pity to garner sympathy and attention from Siobhan. It does not work. Innisherin is Ireland, it translates as the Island of Ireland, which is pretty obvious. The mainland with the civil war coming to an end is the bigger world, which is more attractive than the ongoing hellish war in Ireland. The film is essentially also a prison film, and characters cannot escape. Siobhan looks back at Padraig and you see him on a cliff as if the island is a fortress and the old hag is the evil prison warden. Hints of Papillon. Siobhan is the future, Padraig is the present and Colm is the past. Colm digs up a past that is self-destructive, inward, indulgent, in the Gaelic revival music. His pretence to acquired universal culture is corrected by a cultured Siobhan regarding the date of Mozart’s music. The hero of the film is Siobhan who escapes the island, Padraig is the masses caught up in a situation not knowing the actual truth. Dominic is a character who suffers reality under the skin of the cruel veneer of Irish society, with a legacy of corruption and abuse in the church etc. He has the magnificent line " There goes that dream" and kills himself as his love is lost to him. He had more guts than Colm, he declared his love and accepted his fate. Padraig will never know the truth, he just senses there is something wrong but lacks the moral conviction to change his circumstances. He writes false letters full of lies. He fools himself and pretends that by burning Colm:s house that he has done something. All he has achieved is added to the destruction of hope and a better future. Colm and Padraig becomes flip sides of the same coin. A film masterpiece. One for the ages. Greetings from Ireland, we know this shit.
So why after cutting off his fingers was he just in the bar playing with fingerless hands as if he hadn't just done that? The film alluded to something strange happening, as if the old woman has supernaturally cursed the island, only it turned out to be metaphoric? I didn't see severed fingers as a clever metaphor. I saw that as something sinister, like in a horror movie.
They did that for the sake of making the film *appear* more interesting than it actually was, and that is a problem a lot of modern films like this have. Over stylized, unrealistic scenes meant to entice audiences with no actual pay off.
Brilliant movie. So much better than the overrated Everything everywhere
Whatever you do when you go to the Island, DO NOT order Fish Fingers for lunch