Fucking Bruges. You'll hear this several times, from various characters in this superb black comedy from writer/director Martin McDonagh (responsible for the excellent Seven Psychopaths). It's hard to find a pairing of words that better summarises the unique appeal of what is one of the strongest debuts of any recent British film-maker. … [Read more...]
Review: Seven Psychopaths (2012)
In 2008, Martin McDonagh released In Bruges. It was the tale of two hitmen, played by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, hiding out in Bruges, waiting for orders from their boss, Harry, played by Ralph Fiennes. The film was very highly received, and won a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay. It had a limited release in the US, but still managed to gross $33 million on a $15 … [Read more...]
Review: Fright Night (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005ZTUZ74][/pullquote] Remakes are becoming more and more popular each year. The trend in late 2000s was to take a 1980s horror film and throw a big budget at it. The thinking being that fans of the original are now old enough to get a nostalgia kick, whilst the new … [Read more...]
Review: Horrible Bosses (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B007N0IJ44][/pullquote] In the discussion of people's favourite Saturday night films, comedies feature heavily. There's something about the power of laughter to help you forget about the stresses of life and just relax for a couple of hours. They say comedy is the … [Read more...]