Tuesday, January 27, 2009

"They're filming midgets!"

One of the greatest movies in recent memory has been out on DVD for awhile now and you've never even heard of it. In Bruges tells the story of two hitmen who, after finishing a job, are sent to Bruges to hide out for awhile. Bruges? It's in Belgium.


The movie is extremely funny, in that dark humor mixed with bloody violence sort of way. It reminds me of the great Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in its style and irreverant humor. Some out there may be skeptical, though. You may not generally like Colin Farrel or doubt his comedic capabilities. Well, this movie will shatter those doubts and make you a fan of the Irish actor. That's another way in which it's similar to Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Before that movie, I was completely indifferent to Robert Downey, Jr. After seeing it, though, I was a huge fan. I was sold on Iron Man the instant they cast Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark.


I will definitely be recommending this film to all my friends and look forward to watching it again several times.



4/5 Toddsperience

And don't call me Boo.

3 comments:

  1. Haha, I'm reading the screenplay for my screenwriting class. Never saw the movie though. Heard it was great.

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  2. I saw a preview last night for Robert's latest film with Jamie Foxx, "The Soloist". I stopped paying attention half-way through, as is my nature, but then I refocused upon recognizing Robert's voice but not his looks. I mean, I watched the entire season 4 of Ally McBeal, I know his voice! But he was all sorts of old and gray haired looking. Hmph. Though I suppose Jenna would probably go for his looks...

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  3. Denny Crane dates a midget he met on FaceSpace on season 3 of Boston Legal. Her mother turns out to be Delta Burke. Shudder.

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