In Bruges: One of the Best Movies of the Last 20 Years?

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2023
  • Ah, Christmas! While the notion of peace of earth and goodwill towards men makes this the warmest time of the year, Christmas isn’t always so cozy on the silver screen. Many of our favourite action flicks use the holidays as a backdrop, with some of them using the yuletide setting to add an extra layer of hopelessness to the proceedings - I’m looking at you, First Blood. Another Blue Christmas classic is director Martin McDonagh’s first feature-length film, In Bruges, a darkly comic character study of two hitmen on the run who set up shop in a titular quaint city in Belgium. The two hitmen are beautifully played by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, whose pairing was so potent that McDonagh retimed them 14 years later for the Banshees of Inisherin.
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  • @jasons5916
    @jasons5916 5 місяців тому +35

    Everyone who has seen In Brugges knows how awesome it is. Everyone who hasn't seen it doesn't know what they're missing.

    • @ltothepark
      @ltothepark 3 місяці тому +1

      It was my favorite movie before it was half over

  • @timsullivan4566
    @timsullivan4566 5 місяців тому +59

    When I purely by chanced first saw this - 3 years after its release - I simply couldn't understand WHY I hadn't heard of it before. Certainly one of the most under-appreciated films of all time.

    • @AwesomeBlackDude
      @AwesomeBlackDude 5 місяців тому

      Like Citizen Kane? 🤔

    • @timsullivan4566
      @timsullivan4566 5 місяців тому +4

      @@AwesomeBlackDude Are you suggesting Citizen Kane was either ignored in its time or historically underappreciated ? Not sure what you are getting at...

  • @PhantomFilmAustralia
    @PhantomFilmAustralia 5 місяців тому +29

    This was a perfect movie. Great actors, gorgeous cinematography, catchy score, and a screenplay with absolutely no fat. The "Cause and Effect" were executed to perfection regarding Harry's choice of purchasing "dum-dums" (the bullets that make the head explode) with his principle of killing himself if he would ever accidentally kill a kid. Down to how pivotal even the innocuous-seeming scene of Ken having to break a note as he was unable to get rid of his coins. This movie will makes you laugh, cry, cringe, and think. In my opinion, this should be mandatory viewing to all up-and-coming filmmakers. Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes are sublime in this film. A perfect movie.

    • @mypalfootfoot9591
      @mypalfootfoot9591 5 місяців тому

      Tell us how you really feel :)

    • @Bloomazz
      @Bloomazz 3 місяці тому

      Oh wow! I thought those were his spare bullets! This is the only movie I'd actually like to study. Truly beautiful, poetic and poignant

    • @PhantomFilmAustralia
      @PhantomFilmAustralia 3 місяці тому

      ​@@BloomazzYou Tube seems to have censored my comment, as the part where I explained of Ken dropping the coins to warn pedestrians has been omitted. I'm curious as to how you were able to read it.

    • @Bloomazz
      @Bloomazz 3 місяці тому

      @PhantomFilmAustralia it's just there, like a normal comment. Nothing special I'm afraid

  • @virtualalias
    @virtualalias 5 місяців тому +18

    Almost no one I've ever asked has seen this movie, but it's easily one of my all time favorites. Anytime my wife or I hear someone say "alcoves," we're like "You use zis verd? Alcoves?"

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 5 місяців тому +1

      It’s funny I can’t remember the name of the movie but it took place in NYC 70’s & the apt. was so small the dad would tell the kid “go to your alcove” 😂

    • @virtualalias
      @virtualalias 5 місяців тому +3

      @@samanthab1923 Ha! We had a townhouse once with a "nook." We never made it a kids' bedroom, but we threatened to!

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 5 місяців тому +1

      @@virtualalias I love that! 😆 go to your nook

    • @DJTXD123
      @DJTXD123 5 місяців тому

      Did he talk about the alcoves?

    • @jasons5916
      @jasons5916 5 місяців тому +2

      Besides "the alcoves" my favorite is "it's all windy stairs!" Comes up every time I see a spiral staircase.

  • @cmc6040
    @cmc6040 5 місяців тому +10

    An absolutely superb film. I loved it to bits. One of my top 10.....

  • @Rob-sk1im
    @Rob-sk1im 5 місяців тому +12

    In Bruges is a masterpiece. A perfect film, which for a first feature by Martin is astonishing.
    Ralph Fiennes deserved a supporting actor nod, as well as for cinematography and best picture.
    I highly recommend that you review Colin's work in the film Triage. He filmed this a couple years after In Bruges.

    • @nav2009
      @nav2009 3 місяці тому

      In Bruges is a masterpiece

  • @davewright9692
    @davewright9692 5 місяців тому +9

    in my top 5 favourite films. I went to Bruges for a weekend break as soon as I could after seeing it, just to absorb the town's atmosphere. This never happened after I saw Star Wars.

    • @ThisFinalHandle
      @ThisFinalHandle 5 місяців тому +3

      Not missing out on much, IMHO
      You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy than in Mos Eisley.

    • @TheSilverDubberII
      @TheSilverDubberII 5 місяців тому

      😂

  • @LaMorenitaDivina
    @LaMorenitaDivina 5 місяців тому +9

    One of the few movies with an ending that genuinely terrified me - it really struck a chord. I was raised in a very religious environment and though I’ve done my best to get rid of the dogma and trauma, certain fears remain from childhood, and this one quietly touched that nerve to the point where I’ve never been able to rewatch it.

  • @tomhahnl1927
    @tomhahnl1927 5 місяців тому +3

    'In Bruges' is a Masterpiece, love it!

  • @trinaq
    @trinaq 5 місяців тому +7

    Such an entertaining black comedy movie, definitely one of Martin McDonagh's best! 💕

  • @Nightcrawler77
    @Nightcrawler77 5 місяців тому +5

    In my humble opinion No Country for Old Men, Collateral, In Bruges, There will be blood and Lord of the Rings are the best movies of the 2000s. In Bruges is the perfect mix of dark comedy, drama and a bit of action. Love it.

    • @stee1rat
      @stee1rat 5 місяців тому +2

      Children of men?

    • @bensjammin92
      @bensjammin92 5 місяців тому

      Man on Fire and The Dark Knight... can't miss them off!

  • @darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth
    @darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth 5 місяців тому +4

    I revisited this earlier this year and I loved it even more than I did when it came out. If you enjoyed the two leads together here, definitely check out the Banshees of Inisherin, as well.

  • @caranook
    @caranook 18 днів тому

    I remember seeing this for the first time, when myself and some friends snuck into random theatre. We didn’t know what was on, the movie was only about five minutes in when we went in and we were blown away by the quality of it! Seriously a brilliant movie, also I grew up in the same part of Dublin as Colin Farrell so I just enjoyed seeing a local starring in a movie!

  • @rylymbona
    @rylymbona 5 місяців тому +4

    Oh, I love this movie. I love the cast. This is one of my favorite movies of all time.
    Plus, Martin McDonagh is responsible for my *current* favorite movie ever, The Banshees of Inesherin.

  • @Steaminlidz
    @Steaminlidz 5 місяців тому +1

    There’s an interesting parallel (with the casual small talk between hitmen) with Pulp Fiction, but for my money - McDonagh’s script here is absolutely unbeaten.

  • @MyCarlos311
    @MyCarlos311 5 місяців тому

    I remembered the trailer but didn’t get to see it until years later. Absolutely love this film. So much I’ve gone to visit Bruges three times 😅

  • @seederstylee
    @seederstylee 5 місяців тому

    My favorite of all time! Thank you for the vid!

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 5 місяців тому +1

    I’ve always loved Colin Farrell from his days on Ballykissangel. Love when he acts with his own accent. Saw this as soon as it came out. Hilarious parts 😂 best scenes with Gleason & Finnes. 😊

  • @owenmccord5078
    @owenmccord5078 5 місяців тому +1

    This is a great film!
    Was super surprised when I came across it and hadn’t really heard much about it.

  • @cinefreak2307
    @cinefreak2307 5 місяців тому

    I've rewatched it this year after it was released in 4K. Absolute gold! Love that dark humor filled with excelent European actors.

  • @jonnybarnard8578
    @jonnybarnard8578 5 місяців тому

    This has been one of my favorite movies ever since I saw it a couple years ago, in my opinion it's about as perfect as a film can be.

  • @shottfout3348
    @shottfout3348 4 місяці тому

    This and Seven Psychopaths are absolutely amazing and Honestly All of Martin McDonagh's films.

  • @AAZEDLARC
    @AAZEDLARC 5 місяців тому

    Let's not forget Carter Burwell's score! My favorite modern composer!

  • @deltamatt001
    @deltamatt001 5 місяців тому

    Such an amazing, truly beautiful movie.

  • @iyadkamhiyeh527
    @iyadkamhiyeh527 25 днів тому

    In Bruges is unforgettable..

  • @user-zu6ro9vt1m
    @user-zu6ro9vt1m 5 місяців тому

    One of my favorite movies of all time

  • @timsullivan4566
    @timsullivan4566 5 місяців тому +6

    I know spoilers come with the territory, but did you REALLY need to use that final (literally) shot?

  • @idahomike4254
    @idahomike4254 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. I've never heard of this movie and I will definitely check it out. Cheers!

  • @graham1979
    @graham1979 4 місяці тому

    I saw the trailer and thought it looked crap. It was actually my mother who wanted to go, I just went along. It’s firmly in my top 20 movies of all time.
    I think it’s utterly perfect

  • @TY-km8hj
    @TY-km8hj 5 місяців тому

    Love this film, saw it randomly cos of the leads and the fact it was leaving netflix and i didnt regret it. Wish this gilm got mpre love

  • @MrJdebest
    @MrJdebest 5 місяців тому +1

    The reason that so many people have never heard of this movie is that it was released in the local art theater, not picked up by the big cinema chains. You really have to keep your eyes open to keep on top of these movies. Unfortunately, it's going to get worse as more theaters close and people turn to streaming services to watch new release movies.

  • @peter-radiantpipes2800
    @peter-radiantpipes2800 5 місяців тому +1

    Loved the movie when it came out but I was a bit younger. Watched again 5 years ago and enjoyed it even more. Great movie. Needed better marketing as you said. It’s hard to put a label on a movie like this and those are often some of the best. Original and not a regurgitated sequel or series…

  • @thatsmoelikeit
    @thatsmoelikeit 5 місяців тому

    I remember in Ireland they even advertised it with a fast paced Guy Ritchie style trailer, it looked shite. I went to see it in the cinema because there was nothing else on. Was blown away. Top 20 of my all time favourites.

  • @brorjordas1979
    @brorjordas1979 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely an amazing movie!!

  • @brianlbeck
    @brianlbeck 5 місяців тому

    Can you do a video about Bunraku? Imo it's another unsung gem from over a decade ago and I hardly ever meet someone who knows of it or has seen it despite its star-studded cast and unique style.

  • @magnusskallagrimsson6707
    @magnusskallagrimsson6707 5 місяців тому

    In Bruges is one of my favourite films, period. Inspired by Harold Pinter's "The Dumb Waiter, a great one act play.

  • @fyrman757
    @fyrman757 5 місяців тому

    Great solid movie👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @ja37d-34
    @ja37d-34 5 місяців тому

    Great movie!

  • @edvaira6891
    @edvaira6891 5 місяців тому

    Farrell actually won a Golden Globe for this movie…not an Oscar, but he WAS remembered for something for this

  • @allanlomas5133
    @allanlomas5133 5 місяців тому +1

    Yes

  • @dockerdave
    @dockerdave 5 місяців тому

    Didn't hear of this when it was released and came across it purely by accident. What a brilliant movie... so, so funny

  • @killbot_factory
    @killbot_factory 5 місяців тому

    you know...I do love the JoBlo channel, but I hate the kind of hyperbole they often use, like "best film of the century" and such. But shockingly, here I agree. Way to go, Chris--this is a GREAT film

  • @Zed-fq3lj
    @Zed-fq3lj 5 місяців тому

    It is a movie which ages like a fine wine...it definitely is one of the best movies of the 21st century!

  • @nav2009
    @nav2009 3 місяці тому

    In Bruges is a masterpiece

  • @anthonydunne839
    @anthonydunne839 5 місяців тому

    Not once is Christmas said in the movie. It's not a Christmas movie . But it is a great movie.

  • @gingerbaker_toad696
    @gingerbaker_toad696 5 місяців тому

    Yes ❤

  • @david.stachon
    @david.stachon 5 місяців тому

    I watched it on an airplane as a last resort because I'd watched everything else I was even mildly interested in seeing
    Could not believe how good it was. In my Top 10 for sure.

  • @AlucardPina
    @AlucardPina 5 місяців тому

    Very good movie

  • @sgrafx
    @sgrafx 5 місяців тому +2

    Its a very good film, very funny. Ralph Fiennes is amazing. You should cover Miami Vice in one of these flashbacks. Its also a very underrated film.

    • @JoBloOriginals
      @JoBloOriginals  5 місяців тому +1

      for sure - i love Miami Vice

    • @sgrafx
      @sgrafx 5 місяців тому

      Me too!@@JoBloOriginals

  • @iammuaddib
    @iammuaddib 5 місяців тому

    Wasn't a big awards show watcher but caught the screenwriting Oscar nominations. I took a chance and it's one of the best movies I've ever seen.

  • @paradiseregaind
    @paradiseregaind 4 місяці тому

    “I’m sorry for calling you an inanimate object. I was upset.”

  • @czguy3045
    @czguy3045 5 місяців тому

    In Bruges was probably my favorite movie of 2008 and that's saying something. I might have to give the nod to Tropic Thunder, but they are so different. How about this: In Bruges was my favorite movie of 2008 but Tropic Thunder is more re-watchable.

  • @RH1812
    @RH1812 5 місяців тому +1

    Yes. Not even a question.

  • @lonellfletcher
    @lonellfletcher 5 місяців тому +1

    Interesting skipping over Fiennes in The English Patient, seeing as that helped propel his career in a massive way.

  • @G1R2TS
    @G1R2TS 5 місяців тому

    I bought this a few years ago for five dollars at a gas station. Easiest and best five dollars I have ever spent.

  • @tonyclemens4213
    @tonyclemens4213 5 місяців тому

    Despite the movie saying that Bruges was a shithole, this movie made me want to visit Bruges.

  • @THEchiQ
    @THEchiQ 5 місяців тому

    I bought Banshees based solely on this film.

  • @thelittlehooer
    @thelittlehooer 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic movie, I tell everyone I can about it. The marketing killed it dead, it was sold as a Lock, Stock/Snatch kind of film, and it's nothing of the sort. It stands alone among crime dramas. And it's got my stunt double Brendan Gleeson in it too!

  • @heathmcrigsby
    @heathmcrigsby 14 днів тому

    All the main actors were involved in Harry Potter movies at some point.

  • @antonvrb1510
    @antonvrb1510 5 місяців тому +3

    Good choice, my friend. Not a movie, a piece of art. For those who dont get it, those are two different things.

  • @celeboria
    @celeboria 5 місяців тому

    On a job?
    Here in Bruges?
    Here in Bruges?
    On a job?

  • @MegaRudeBoy69
    @MegaRudeBoy69 5 місяців тому

    "Oh..... i see...."

  • @InTheBannerOvShadows
    @InTheBannerOvShadows 5 місяців тому

    7 psychopaths UNDERRATED

  • @rattlejaw9976
    @rattlejaw9976 5 місяців тому

    A BOTTLE!?

  • @sixseven2620
    @sixseven2620 2 місяці тому

    You forgot the self defined morality vs divine/catholic morality theme

  • @jensmartinaarseth
    @jensmartinaarseth 5 місяців тому

    I agree on everything here, except the stuff about Fiennes' performance, which is simply not very good in my eyes. Love everything else about it though.

  • @positivepsycho2932
    @positivepsycho2932 5 місяців тому

    Can we stop trying to shoehorn movies into the Christmas movie category already?

  • @TheHonoredMadman
    @TheHonoredMadman 5 місяців тому

    Love this one McDonough is underrated. Seven psychopaths is great too

    • @Axolotl_Mischief
      @Axolotl_Mischief 5 місяців тому

      All I've seen is Seven Psychopaths and it taught ne to avoid that filmmaker in the future. What a douchey, masturbatory load of horsesh*t that movie was.

  • @phyarth8082
    @phyarth8082 5 місяців тому +1

    In bruise - swelling · contusion ; lump · bump ; welt · mark ; injury · wale ; wound · blemish.

  • @IHaveTheSchwartz
    @IHaveTheSchwartz 5 місяців тому

    The best part was the end credits. No idea why this got so hyped.

  • @Mayor_Of_Eureka17
    @Mayor_Of_Eureka17 5 місяців тому

    He literally just made the case for why Diehard is in FACT not a Xmas movie. Thank you. It is not.

  • @kuba2559
    @kuba2559 5 місяців тому

    Brugge is a city, not village.

  • @nicholasbennett7367
    @nicholasbennett7367 5 місяців тому

    May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows ya dead

  • @mariavienna1305
    @mariavienna1305 5 місяців тому

    I didn't like it 🤷🏻‍♀️ Propably cause the trailer was a bit misleading.

  • @rodneycooperjr3223
    @rodneycooperjr3223 5 місяців тому

    Why must we "rank" everything? Can't we just say it was a good movie?🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @jamesgibson6096
    @jamesgibson6096 5 місяців тому +1

    It's a good film but nothing special. Films seen at a time and place van male them special.

  • @hectorbartlett567
    @hectorbartlett567 5 місяців тому

    .... "midgets!"

  • @pantone41
    @pantone41 5 місяців тому

    CALvary… bloody hell! And Ralph Fiennes? Schindler's List, The King's Man, No Time to Die, Sky Fall, Harry Potter films, and The Dig. Who's doing the research for this lazy bit of Blo? Sharpen up!

  • @Thisguy152
    @Thisguy152 5 місяців тому +3

    I found the movie boring as all hell.

    • @slimy5209
      @slimy5209 5 місяців тому

      Agree, I tried 2 times...I wanted to like it! Lol

  • @Axolotl_Mischief
    @Axolotl_Mischief 5 місяців тому

    Colin Ferrel = hard pass for me...every movie I've seen him in the lead has been trash...Killing of a Sacred Deer, Seven Psychopaths...no f*cking thank you, sir.

    • @Rob-sk1im
      @Rob-sk1im 5 місяців тому +3

      You have no taste for brilliant films... stick with the super hero flicks.

  • @eyesofpicasso
    @eyesofpicasso 5 місяців тому

    this is the guy who directed 3 billboards?
    yeah, i didnt like that. or that banshees movie...

  • @richardtscott7489
    @richardtscott7489 5 місяців тому

    I could not watch that movie for more than a few minutes it was very very badly done and Colin Farrell cannot act his way out of a wet paper bag. I don't know how he even made it in the acting world