we watched it a bit back, based on critical reviews. Overwhelming conclusion not sure how or why we stuck it out!
I think it's a great film. Makes one think about one's purpose in life and the importance, or otherwise, of friendship and family. And it's got a tiny miniature donkey. What's not to like?
I’ve seen these two in the film In Bruges several times because they are so good in it so I thought I’d record this one as well. My weekend magazine film critic gives it 5 stars. We’ll see…
I saw the film a couple of years ago and somebody told me that it was about Brexit. The two blokes being friends then one of them ending the friendship for no reason then going on to self-harming to cut the ties. Literally cutting off his fingers for some sort of independence. I could sort of see their point and I found it a compelling if uncomfortable watch.
Great acting, boring story. Enjoyed it for what it was. A typical Oscar film. The critics buzz about it, but 9 times out of 10 it’s boring crap. Just look at the list this year, & the films that won BAFTAs last week. Films should be a break from reality, something to immerse yourself in.
watched it last night -- brilliant film - saw it as a film portraying the inner conflicts of two gay men struggling with their sexuality in different ways in rural Ireland in the 1920's.
I watched it last night and the acting was brilliant from the main two, just like they were in "In Bruges". This time though the only violence was the grumpy old one cutting off the fingers of one hand as he promised he would if the other didn't stop talking to him. The idea was stupid, of course, but shocking as well that he actually went ahead with it. Luckily we didn't get to see him wielding the shears. It was a slow moving film, very atmospheric with lovely cinematography and I "enjoyed" it overall. I know some people like a bit more going on in their films but this was fine for me. The civil war going on across the water (mainland Ireland) gave it a poignant twist but, again, we were spared that bit of violence - cannons going off was the nearest we got.
I think you're onto the most fitting reading of it there, that being two friends self-sabotaging for reasons neither are convinced by very neatly mapping the aftermath of Irish 'Home Rule' and the subsequent troubles which have never really fizzled out. So too, the sister's story reflects the many millions who couldn't bear to stick around and wait for a better life and so emigrated to Britain or America. Like many films of the type, if you take it at face value it can seem like an odd thing to spend an hour or two watching and looking for what things represent is the fun part.
I must admit I was surprised that the review that I read called it a tragi-comedy, or words to that effect. I remember Bruges, when they weren't killing and maiming each other, was hilarious but this was far from that. I'm glad I stuck with it - definitely.
Colin is a brilliant actor recently watched the True Detective series 3 with him brilliant in both , completely different characters made believable by Farrell.
