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In Bruges (2008)
Great Until the End
I'm not one of those people who can't stomach violence in a movie, rather, I'm find with violence as long as it fits the story and isn't gratuitous.
The vast majority of In Bruges is an absolute scream. I never knew that Colin Ferrel could do comedy like he does? The dialog, which is very tongue and cheek and politically in correct, had me in stitches throughout. The idea of hit men with ethics could have become tiring pretty quickly, but the director makes it work for the whole movie.
My only grip is the incredible violence in the last five minutes. The story line probably required the killing that occurs but why did it have to be incredibly graphic? I have no idea why directors feel the need to spray blood all over the screen in a final climax. In this way, the movie is like an American movie with the inevitable final chase scene.
Still, a VERY witty film.
Jeeves and Wooster (1990)
What a Difference!
Anyone who has seen Hugh Laurie in TV's House won't recognize him as the bumbling Bertie in this series. What an incredible goofball!
Of course, each episode has the same basic plot:
1. Bertie encounters an uncomfortable social situation amongst his wealthy early 20th century British friends and relatives. 2. Bertie asks his butler Jeeves' advice. 3. Jeeves' advice gets him into much deeper trouble. 4. Bertie thrashs around to extricate himself but fails. 5. Jeeves comes to the rescue with a risky but brainy solution. 6. Bertie escapes by the skin of his teeth. 7. Jeeves quietly takes credit for the escape and escapes blame for
creating the trouble.
So, you probably wouldn't want to watch 5 or 6 of these in a row. But, in small doses, these are great!