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      <title>Film:In Bruges</title>
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<strong>Title:</strong> In Bruges<br/>
<strong>Year:</strong> 2008<br/>
<strong>Director:</strong> Martin McDonagh<br/>
<strong>Plot:</strong> Having just carried out a particularly difficult hit in London, two hit men seek shelter in Bruges, Belgium only find their views on life and death permanently altered by their interactions with the locals, the tourists, and a film crew. <a href="http://www.spout.com/players/P____22766/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Colin Farrell</a>, <a href="http://www.spout.com/players/P____27217/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Brendan Gleeson</a>, and Ralph Finnes star in a action comedy from director Martin McDonagh. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide<br/>
<strong>Times Tagged:</strong> 36<br/>
<strong>Number of Lists:</strong> 33<br/>
<strong>Number of blog posts:</strong> 21<br/>
<strong>Number of discussion threads:</strong> 14<br/>
<strong>SpoutRating:</strong> 4<br/>
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      <title>Spout Post: In Bruges</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/blogs/hautecritique/archive/2009/6/19/42715.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/150938/default.aspx'>hautecritique</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 6/19/2009 12:01:28 AM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> In Fucking Bruges!?!
My wife has been there, and that is the only reason I know it is in Belgium. The movie garnered a fist full of ‘Best Screenplay‘ nominations, including an Oscar nod. And it is…  both set in Belgium and well written.
We get the gist pretty quick, two Brit mob killers are sent to cool their heels in Bruges after a hit goes awry. One is an older sensible fellow, the other the brash young one who was obviously responsible for whatever the cock-up was. The odd couple pairing could play like every other incarnation… Oh, the sensible one likes culture and the oafish one doesn’t. The traditional formula is quite simple. Circumstances force opposing personalities together. They clash in humorous ways until a challenge appears for both of them. By embracing their differences, they overcome and gain a great appreciation for each other. For ‘In Bruges “>In Bruges‘, you might as well stuff that in your pipe and smoke it, because that isn’t the gig. Somehow, through the cunning use of Collin Farrell’s eyebrows, In Bruges “>In Bruges escapes that cliche.  And having conquered the cliche, it embraces Belgium, and what it is famous for. That is, it gets a bit weird. They are filming midgets.
Click here to view the embedded video.
The first signal you will be leaving the station is the dog. If you are in the right frame of mind, you’ll know. When the black dog looks up at you, something freaky stirs in your cranium. The director puts little clues there to say,”Ok, my green thumbs in the audience, you aren’t forgotten.” By the time it degenerates into a rehash of suicidal midget karate race wars doing cocaine with strippers you are well settled.
What was a bit laborious in the first half of the movie becomes snappy dialog by Act III.  Improbable plot twists limbo just beneath the bar of implausibility. By the end, even those enormous eyebrows become believable. 
There are some laughs to be had. Not gut busters, but more like David Mamet style chuckles. The wordy style and plot driven indie fare isn’t for everyone, but if those are in your sites, this film will not disappoint. 



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</div>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:01:28 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>hautecritique</spout:postby><spout:postto>The Haute Critique on Spout</spout:postto><spout:postdate>6/19/2009 12:01:28 AM</spout:postdate><spout:body>In Fucking Bruges!?!
My wife has been there, and that is the only reason I know it is in Belgium. The movie garnered a fist full of ‘Best Screenplay‘ nominations, including an Oscar nod. And it is…  both set in Belgium and well written.
We get the gist pretty quick, two Brit mob killers are sent to cool their heels in Bruges after a hit goes awry. One is an older sensible fellow, the other the brash young one who was obviously responsible for whatever the cock-up was. The odd couple pairing could play like every other incarnation… Oh, the sensible one likes culture and the oafish one doesn’t. The traditional formula is quite simple. Circumstances force opposing personalities together. They clash in humorous ways until a challenge appears for both of them. By embracing their differences, they overcome and gain a great appreciation for each other. For ‘In Bruges “&gt;In Bruges‘, you might as well stuff that in your pipe and smoke it, because that isn’t the gig. Somehow, through the cunning use of Collin Farrell’s eyebrows, In Bruges “&gt;In Bruges escapes that cliche.  And having conquered the cliche, it embraces Belgium, and what it is famous for. That is, it gets a bit weird. They are filming midgets.
Click here to view the embedded video.
The first signal you will be leaving the station is the dog. If you are in the right frame of mind, you’ll know. When the black dog looks up at you, something freaky stirs in your cranium. The director puts little clues there to say,”Ok, my green thumbs in the audience, you aren’t forgotten.” By the time it degenerates into a rehash of suicidal midget karate race wars doing cocaine with strippers you are well settled.
What was a bit laborious in the first half of the movie becomes snappy dialog by Act III.  Improbable plot twists limbo just beneath the bar of implausibility. By the end, even those enormous eyebrows become believable. 
There are some laughs to be had. Not gut busters, but more like David Mamet style chuckles. The wordy style and plot driven indie fare isn’t for everyone, but if those are in your sites, this film will not disappoint. 



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      <title>Spout Post: Twists On Familiar Twists</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/blogs/apulrang/archive/2009/5/10/42226.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/54520/default.aspx'>apulrang</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 5/10/2009 4:19:32 PM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> At first, In Bruges appears to rely on plot and character "twists" that you've seen enough times that they aren't really "twists" anymore. The thoughtful hitman. Two contrasting buddies, one crude, the other refined. The comically-menacing crime boss. What you get here are new twists on these themes. The hitman is thoughtful in truly meaningful and difficult ways. The "crude" buddy may not actually be such a bad guy. The Mob boss's sense of "honor" is both familiar and refreshingly flawed. Meanwhile, the film truly is "a feast for the eyes".<br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 20:19:32 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>apulrang</spout:postby><spout:postto>apulrang Blog</spout:postto><spout:postdate>5/10/2009 4:19:32 PM</spout:postdate><spout:body>At first, In Bruges appears to rely on plot and character "twists" that you've seen enough times that they aren't really "twists" anymore. The thoughtful hitman. Two contrasting buddies, one crude, the other refined. The comically-menacing crime boss. What you get here are new twists on these themes. The hitman is thoughtful in truly meaningful and difficult ways. The "crude" buddy may not actually be such a bad guy. The Mob boss's sense of "honor" is both familiar and refreshingly flawed. Meanwhile, the film truly is "a feast for the eyes".</spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: Re:Weekly Theme for February 16: Tropical Getaways</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_February_16_Tropical_Getaways/625/40498/1/ShowPost.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/122321/default.aspx'>seely</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 2/17/2009 10:46:19 AM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> I'm going to throw out Casablanca for its ties to Morocco... gorgeous country for anyone who's seen it. Roman Holiday for the beautiful Italian setting.  Not tropical, but I'd defend it as exotic. In Bruges for the whimsical, almost fairytale setting of, well, Bruges. Cocktail, for obvious reasons.<br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:46:19 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>seely</spout:postby><spout:postto>Weekly Theme</spout:postto><spout:postdate>2/17/2009 10:46:19 AM</spout:postdate><spout:body>I'm going to throw out Casablanca for its ties to Morocco... gorgeous country for anyone who's seen it. Roman Holiday for the beautiful Italian setting.  Not tropical, but I'd defend it as exotic. In Bruges for the whimsical, almost fairytale setting of, well, Bruges. Cocktail, for obvious reasons.</spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: my 2008 movie list</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/blogs/wonga/archive/2009/2/2/40140.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/5180/default.aspx'>wonga</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 2/2/2009 10:12:18 AM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> favorite 10 movies seen in the theater (2008)  Man On Wire In Bruges Kabluey I've Loved You So Long Young@Heart Song Sung Blue Snow Angels Tell No One Behind The Glass (2008)* The Dark Knight    *Croatian movie from the Denver Film Festival. original title is "Iza Stakla" and director is Zrinko Ogresta. honorable mention (alphabetical)  Burn After Reading Caramel The Damnation Of Faust (Metropolitan Opera broadcast) Happy-Go-Lucky Iron Man The Last Command (1928) Mongol Nick And Nora's Infinite Playlist Son Of Rambow Towelhead   <br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:12:18 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>wonga</spout:postby><spout:postto>wonga's filmblog</spout:postto><spout:postdate>2/2/2009 10:12:18 AM</spout:postdate><spout:body>favorite 10 movies seen in the theater (2008)  Man On Wire In Bruges Kabluey I've Loved You So Long Young@Heart Song Sung Blue Snow Angels Tell No One Behind The Glass (2008)* The Dark Knight    *Croatian movie from the Denver Film Festival. original title is "Iza Stakla" and director is Zrinko Ogresta. honorable mention (alphabetical)  Burn After Reading Caramel The Damnation Of Faust (Metropolitan Opera broadcast) Happy-Go-Lucky Iron Man The Last Command (1928) Mongol Nick And Nora's Infinite Playlist Son Of Rambow Towelhead   </spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: Re:Top 5 Overrated Movies</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Overrated_Movies/190/39817/1/ShowPost.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/122321/default.aspx'>seely</a><br/>
<strong>Post To:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/190/discussions.aspx'>Top 5</a><br/>
<strong>Post Date:</strong> 1/23/2009 9:36:11 AM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> While I'm venting, I'm going to add one more to my list of Overrated Films. The Dark Knight A very good film, but nothing more.  The dialogue was pallid at best, Heath Ledger's performance completely outshone Christian Bale's, and the plot was disjointed and hectic, which I suppose didn't leave the audience much time to ponder some of the gaping plot holes.  I know everyone loved this film, but I was actually applauding the academy for snubbing this one on "Best Picture".  It was good for a comic book film, but it was still  just that--a comic book film. [quote user="seely"] In Bruges I was told that I *need* to see this film because of its sheer brilliance, but I can't see any brilliance whatsoever.  Colin Farrell had his funny moments, but I found the rest of the film disjointed, filled with gaping plot holes (theres a dead guy laying disembowled in the square, guys shooting back and forth forever in a long foot chase... and no cops... really?), and it seemed the imagery was all supposed to be 'deeper' and 'more meaningful' that it actually was. I found the movie trite, pandering and trying to construct a false pretentiousness it couldn't live up to with its shallow plot. I feel much better now. [/quote]<br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:36:11 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>seely</spout:postby><spout:postto>Top 5</spout:postto><spout:postdate>1/23/2009 9:36:11 AM</spout:postdate><spout:body>While I'm venting, I'm going to add one more to my list of Overrated Films. The Dark Knight A very good film, but nothing more.  The dialogue was pallid at best, Heath Ledger's performance completely outshone Christian Bale's, and the plot was disjointed and hectic, which I suppose didn't leave the audience much time to ponder some of the gaping plot holes.  I know everyone loved this film, but I was actually applauding the academy for snubbing this one on "Best Picture".  It was good for a comic book film, but it was still  just that--a comic book film. [quote user="seely"] In Bruges I was told that I *need* to see this film because of its sheer brilliance, but I can't see any brilliance whatsoever.  Colin Farrell had his funny moments, but I found the rest of the film disjointed, filled with gaping plot holes (theres a dead guy laying disembowled in the square, guys shooting back and forth forever in a long foot chase... and no cops... really?), and it seemed the imagery was all supposed to be 'deeper' and 'more meaningful' that it actually was. I found the movie trite, pandering and trying to construct a false pretentiousness it couldn't live up to with its shallow plot. I feel much better now. [/quote]</spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: Re:The Worst of 2008</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/groups/Worst_Movie_Ever/Re_The_Worst_of_2008/104/39711/1/ShowPost.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/122321/default.aspx'>seely</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 1/20/2009 3:10:28 PM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> I realize some of you may disagree with me on this, but I just saw In Bruges for the first time and borderline hated it.  I posted in the Top 5 group in the Overrated Films thread, and felt it deserved mention here for 2008.  Can anyone tell me why anyone liked this at all? [quote user="seely"] Re:Top 5 Overrated Movies  In Bruges I was told that I *need* to see this film because of its sheer brilliance, but I can't see any brilliance whatsoever.  Colin Farrell had his funny moments, but I found the rest of the film disjointed, filled with gaping plot holes (theres a dead guy laying disembowled in the square, guys shooting back and forth forever in a long foot chase... and no cops... really?), and it seemed the imagery was all supposed to be 'deeper' and 'more meaningful' that it actually was. I found the movie trite, pandering and trying to construct a false pretentiousness it couldn't live up to with its shallow plot. I feel much better now. [/quote]  <br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:10:28 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>seely</spout:postby><spout:postto>Worst Movie Ever</spout:postto><spout:postdate>1/20/2009 3:10:28 PM</spout:postdate><spout:body>I realize some of you may disagree with me on this, but I just saw In Bruges for the first time and borderline hated it.  I posted in the Top 5 group in the Overrated Films thread, and felt it deserved mention here for 2008.  Can anyone tell me why anyone liked this at all? [quote user="seely"] Re:Top 5 Overrated Movies  In Bruges I was told that I *need* to see this film because of its sheer brilliance, but I can't see any brilliance whatsoever.  Colin Farrell had his funny moments, but I found the rest of the film disjointed, filled with gaping plot holes (theres a dead guy laying disembowled in the square, guys shooting back and forth forever in a long foot chase... and no cops... really?), and it seemed the imagery was all supposed to be 'deeper' and 'more meaningful' that it actually was. I found the movie trite, pandering and trying to construct a false pretentiousness it couldn't live up to with its shallow plot. I feel much better now. [/quote]  </spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: Re:Top 5 Overrated Movies</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Overrated_Movies/190/39709/1/ShowPost.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/122321/default.aspx'>seely</a><br/>
<strong>Post To:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/190/discussions.aspx'>Top 5</a><br/>
<strong>Post Date:</strong> 1/20/2009 2:56:33 PM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> In Bruges I was told that I *need* to see this film because of its sheer brilliance, but I can't see any brilliance whatsoever.  Colin Farrell had his funny moments, but I found the rest of the film disjointed, filled with gaping plot holes (theres a dead guy laying disembowled in the square, guys shooting back and forth forever in a long foot chase... and no cops... really?), and it seemed the imagery was all supposed to be 'deeper' and 'more meaningful' that it actually was. I found the movie trite, pandering and trying to construct a false pretentiousness it couldn't live up to with its shallow plot. I feel much better now.<br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:56:33 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>seely</spout:postby><spout:postto>Top 5</spout:postto><spout:postdate>1/20/2009 2:56:33 PM</spout:postdate><spout:body>In Bruges I was told that I *need* to see this film because of its sheer brilliance, but I can't see any brilliance whatsoever.  Colin Farrell had his funny moments, but I found the rest of the film disjointed, filled with gaping plot holes (theres a dead guy laying disembowled in the square, guys shooting back and forth forever in a long foot chase... and no cops... really?), and it seemed the imagery was all supposed to be 'deeper' and 'more meaningful' that it actually was. I found the movie trite, pandering and trying to construct a false pretentiousness it couldn't live up to with its shallow plot. I feel much better now.</spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: Re:DVD Box Set Giveaway</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_DVD_Box_Set_Giveaway/563/38675/1/ShowPost.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/121669/default.aspx'>leeroy711</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 12/21/2008 3:55:45 PM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> 1. The Fall - "That movie was very pretty." 2. Sukiyaki Western Django - "What the hell was that!?!??." 3. Burn After Reading - "Why are you making me sit through all of these crappy movies?" 4. In Bruges - "What language were they speaking?" 5. The Strangers - "Oh my God.. Lock the door!!!"<br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:55:45 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>leeroy711</spout:postby><spout:postto>Filmgaming</spout:postto><spout:postdate>12/21/2008 3:55:45 PM</spout:postdate><spout:body>1. The Fall - "That movie was very pretty." 2. Sukiyaki Western Django - "What the hell was that!?!??." 3. Burn After Reading - "Why are you making me sit through all of these crappy movies?" 4. In Bruges - "What language were they speaking?" 5. The Strangers - "Oh my God.. Lock the door!!!"</spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: Re:DVD Box Set Giveaway</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_DVD_Box_Set_Giveaway/563/38643/1/ShowPost.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/140746/default.aspx'>MonoMan</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 12/19/2008 4:11:25 PM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> 1 HellBoy II : The Golden Army : - Where do they find all those funny-looking actors? 2 Be Kind Rewind :  - I liked their RoboCop much better. Could you find me a copy on the Internet? 3 The Dark Knight : - I don't like sad endings! Why did they have to kill the girl? 4 You Don't Mess With The Zohan : - Now that's what I call a haircut! 5 In Bruges : - That's where I'll go next vacation. Yours, MonoMan<br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:11:25 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>MonoMan</spout:postby><spout:postto>Filmgaming</spout:postto><spout:postdate>12/19/2008 4:11:25 PM</spout:postdate><spout:body>1 HellBoy II : The Golden Army : - Where do they find all those funny-looking actors? 2 Be Kind Rewind :  - I liked their RoboCop much better. Could you find me a copy on the Internet? 3 The Dark Knight : - I don't like sad endings! Why did they have to kill the girl? 4 You Don't Mess With The Zohan : - Now that's what I call a haircut! 5 In Bruges : - That's where I'll go next vacation. Yours, MonoMan</spout:body></item>
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      <title>Spout Post: Quantum of Tropic Teeth Kaw In Bruges</title>
      <link>http://www.spout.com/blogs/dibot/archive/2008/12/16/38447.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[<div><img align='left' src='http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s316707.jpg' hspace='10' style='height:80px;' />
<strong>Post By:</strong> <a href='http://www.spout.com/members/17539/default.aspx'>dibot</a><br/>
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<strong>Post Date:</strong> 12/16/2008 12:33:21 PM<br/>
<strong>Body:</strong> Quantum of Solace is a good Bong movie, and that's it. It doesn't transcend or reinvent like Casino Royale. It's just fun and forgettable. In fact, I can recall nothing except Daniel Craig ("Defiance") continues to be good. Dame Judi Dench ("Notes on a Scandal") continues to be great. Stuff blows up and the girls are hot.Why am I a sucker for Sci-Fi channel originals? That may be something only years of therapy can uncover. But until then, I am so in. Kaw is set in a small town where the sheriff is putting in his last day. Then crows start going crazy and people start dying and the whole retirement party is put on hold. Most of the acting is really bad. But I fount it watchable. I even bought the explanation. However, the end wrapped everything up in a tidy bow and was sort of anticlimactic. Still, not a bad afternoon.As a warning, In Bruges is not a knee-slapping-side-splitting laugh riot as the trailer implies. It is funny, especially when Colin Farrell ("Pride and Glory") opens his mouth. But it's deeper than that. Brendan Gleeson ("Beowolf") is an aging hit man hiding out with his young protege, Farrell, in a quaint Belgium city after a hit gone bad. It turns into a meditation on the meaning of one's life and what makes someone a good person. It's also beautifully shot and made me cry. Definitely see this.Tropic Thunder is also not the laugh riot depicted in the trailers. It is consistently funny, but only a few laugh-out-loud moments. I think of it more as a ridiculous action movie, one that's intentionally funny. A group of actors from other genres are put together to make a film about the Vietnam War. Robert Downey Jr. ("Iron Man") as usual blows everyone else away. Tom Cruise ("Lions for Lambs") deserves the attention he's getting. But I really enjoyed Jay Baruchel ("Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist") as the only actor taking this thing seriously. Amusing, but it's no Sarah Marshall.I had only heard of Teeth as the horror movie where the girl has teeth in her vagina. But it tries to be something more. It builds a mood of innocence and confusion as a young girl, Dawn,  (Jess Weixler, Goodbye Baby") discovers there's something different about her. And then totally freaks out when she inadvertently kills some boys. I say this film is a good deterrent against rape. My husband is just totally freaked out. Because this is a graphic and bloody film. And if you had problems with the end of Hostel 2, this is not for you.<br/>
</div>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:33:21 GMT</pubDate><spout:postby>dibot</spout:postby><spout:postto>dibot Blog</spout:postto><spout:postdate>12/16/2008 12:33:21 PM</spout:postdate><spout:body>Quantum of Solace is a good Bong movie, and that's it. It doesn't transcend or reinvent like Casino Royale. It's just fun and forgettable. In fact, I can recall nothing except Daniel Craig ("Defiance") continues to be good. Dame Judi Dench ("Notes on a Scandal") continues to be great. Stuff blows up and the girls are hot.Why am I a sucker for Sci-Fi channel originals? That may be something only years of therapy can uncover. But until then, I am so in. Kaw is set in a small town where the sheriff is putting in his last day. Then crows start going crazy and people start dying and the whole retirement party is put on hold. Most of the acting is really bad. But I fount it watchable. I even bought the explanation. However, the end wrapped everything up in a tidy bow and was sort of anticlimactic. Still, not a bad afternoon.As a warning, In Bruges is not a knee-slapping-side-splitting laugh riot as the trailer implies. It is funny, especially when Colin Farrell ("Pride and Glory") opens his mouth. But it's deeper than that. Brendan Gleeson ("Beowolf") is an aging hit man hiding out with his young protege, Farrell, in a quaint Belgium city after a hit gone bad. It turns into a meditation on the meaning of one's life and what makes someone a good person. It's also beautifully shot and made me cry. Definitely see this.Tropic Thunder is also not the laugh riot depicted in the trailers. It is consistently funny, but only a few laugh-out-loud moments. I think of it more as a ridiculous action movie, one that's intentionally funny. A group of actors from other genres are put together to make a film about the Vietnam War. Robert Downey Jr. ("Iron Man") as usual blows everyone else away. Tom Cruise ("Lions for Lambs") deserves the attention he's getting. But I really enjoyed Jay Baruchel ("Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist") as the only actor taking this thing seriously. Amusing, but it's no Sarah Marshall.I had only heard of Teeth as the horror movie where the girl has teeth in her vagina. But it tries to be something more. It builds a mood of innocence and confusion as a young girl, Dawn,  (Jess Weixler, Goodbye Baby") discovers there's something different about her. And then totally freaks out when she inadvertently kills some boys. I say this film is a good deterrent against rape. My husband is just totally freaked out. Because this is a graphic and bloody film. And if you had problems with the end of Hostel 2, this is not for you.</spout:body></item>
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