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In Bruges (2008) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 258,321 users
Metascore: 67/100
Reviews: 472 user | 292 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be. Director:Martin McDonaghWriter:Martin McDonagh |
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Overweight Man
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Ann Elsley | ... |
Overweight Woman #2
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Policeman
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Canadian Guy
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Sachi Kimura | ... |
Imamoto
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Denise
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Louis Nummy | ... |
Harry's child #3
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London based hit men Ray and Ken are told by their boss Harry Waters to lie low in Bruges, Belgium for up to two weeks following their latest hit, which resulted in the death of an innocent bystander. Harry will be in touch with further instructions. While they wait for Harry's call, Ken, following Harry's advice, takes in the sights of the medieval city with great appreciation. But the charms of Bruges are lost on the simpler Ray, who is already despondent over the innocent death, especially as it was his first job. Things change for Ray when he meets Chloe, part of a film crew shooting a movie starring an American dwarf named Jimmy. When Harry's instructions arrive, Ken, for whom the job is directed, isn't sure if he can carry out the new job, especially as he has gained a new appreciation of life from his stay in the fairytale Bruges. While Ken waits for the inevitable arrival into Bruges of an angry Harry, who feels he must clean up matters on his own, Ray is dealing with his own ... Written by Huggo
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
18 April 2008 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Bienvenue à Bruges See more »Filming Locations:
Brugge, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumBox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£343,760 (UK) (7 March 2008)Gross:
$7,757,130 (USA) (13 June 2008)Company Credits
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Ray: After I killed them, I dropped the gun in the Thames, washed the residue off me hands in the bathroom of a Burger King, and walked home to await instructions. Shortly thereafter the instructions came through. "Get the fuck out of London, youse dumb fucks. Get to Bruges." I didn't even know where Bruges fucking was.
[pause]
Ray: It's in Belgium.
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Composed by Franz Schubert (uncredited)
Written by Wilhelm Müller (uncredited)
Performed by Andreas Schmidt
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (Germany)
Under license from the Universal Music Group, Film and Television Licensing Division
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Trivia
The scene in which Ray and Ken visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood is in fact filmed in the Jerusalem Church, Bruges, although the veneration of the relic discussed is accurate. See more »Goofs
When Harry and Ken meet in the outdoor restaurant, the type of glass Harry drinks from changes from a large glass to a small glass. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Ray: After I killed them, I dropped the gun in the Thames, washed the residue off me hands in the bathroom of a Burger King, and walked home to await instructions. Shortly thereafter the instructions came through. "Get the fuck out of London, youse dumb fucks. Get to Bruges." I didn't even know where Bruges fucking was.
[pause]
Ray: It's in Belgium.
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Crazy Credits
In the on-screen credits, Kathy Heaser is listed twice as Graphic Designer. See more »Soundtracks
Schubert: 24. Der Leiermann [Winterreise, D.911]Composed by Franz Schubert (uncredited)
Written by Wilhelm Müller (uncredited)
Performed by Andreas Schmidt
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (Germany)
Under license from the Universal Music Group, Film and Television Licensing Division
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Well, to be honest I wasn't sure what to expect from this film, nor am I fan of Colin Farrell, in fact I really didn't like him at all previously....but now I have a new found respect for him and with Gleason and Fienes both in excellent form coupled with a very quick and witty script and some surprisingly violent scenes, this film really has something for everyone (except the young kids).
I go to see 2 or 3 movies every week and this is just about the best one I've seen since Last King of Scotland and The Departed came out a couple of years back.
10/10