One of the best films of the last 20 years – incredibly dark, incredibly entertaining, simply cult

One of the best films of the last 20 years

The Banshees of Inisherin was included in the last Oscars in 2023 nine nominations to the large circle of favorites. The highlight of the film, which was directed and written by Irish director Martin McDonagh, is the dynamic between Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Already 2008 brought that See a trio with Bruges… and die? a black comedy to the screen.

Two contract killers in Belgium: That’s what it’s all about in Bruges. See… and die?

After the two hitmen Ken (Brendan Gleeson) and Ray (Colin Farrell) Colossally botched job in London They are sent to Bruges by their superior Harry (Ralph Fiennes). There they are supposed to keep their feet still and wait for further instructions, but that is easier said than done. Because the two of them are having a hard time to act as tourists in a Belgian town.

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See Bruges… and die?

Colin Farrell received one in 2009 Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role as the depressed Ray. See Bruges… and die? impresses with lots of black humor paired with outbursts of anger and countless swear words. The film received one on Rotten Tomatoes Critic score of 85 percent.

With witty dialogue and skillful performances, “See Bruges… and Die?” is an effective mix of dark comedy and crime elements. Martin McDonagh is in love and bored with Bruges

Ray and Ken are chatty assassins, who go about their work without much emotion, in the spirit of Vince and Jules in Pulp Fiction. The humor of the two Irishmen lies in that too contrasting views of the city, in which they are located. While one person enjoys the tourist excursions, the other cannot do anything with the culture.

This contrast Martin McDonagh experienced it himself, as he told GQ in an interview. He was in the Belgian city for a weekend and at first couldn’t get enough of it. He enjoyed marveling at the architecture and museums, but thanks to the tranquil size, the hotspots were eventually exhausted and the director began to get bored, that’s when it came to him Idea for the film.

Stream or TV: When is Bruges on? See… and die?

At the 15. January ran to see Bruges… and die? at 9:55 p.m. on Arte. Three weeks later one is running Repetition on Monday, February 5th at 1:50 a.m. Regardless of the TV program, the comedy can be streamed on Netflix and Amazon Prime, among others.

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