Synopsis
In 'In Bruges', two Irish hitmen, Ray and Ken, are sent to Bruges, Belgium to lay low after a job gone wrong. As they navigate the beautiful, fairytale-like city, they grapple with issues of guilt, morality, and judgment, leading to unexpected twists and dark humor.
Why Watch It
Martin McDonagh crafts a darkly comic masterpiece that balances hitman noir with genuine melancholy, anchored by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson's performances that shift effortlessly between laugh-out-loud banter and gut-wrenching vulnerability. Bruges itself becomes a character—a fairy-tale medieval city that contrasts beautifully with the moral decay of its temporary inhabitants. Sharp, quotable dialogue meets unexpected emotional depth, making this a rare film that works as both character study and thriller.
Did You Know?
- The script was written specifically with Colin Farrell in mind.
- First feature film directed by playwright Martin McDonagh.
- Many scenes were actually filmed in Bruges, Belgium.
- One of Ralph Fiennes' favorite movies he's acted in.
- Won 'Best Original Screenplay' at the 2009 BAFTA Awards.
Iconic Quotes
- 'You're an inanimate fucking object!'
- 'I'm not from South Central Los fucking Angeles.'
- 'We're not hitmen, we're normal people, with a normal job!'
- 'Why don't you two just put your guns down, and go home?'
- 'It's a fairytale town, isn't it? How's a fairytale town not somebody's fucking thing?'
