clemtine

A rather ironic film mixing crime with morals. The first half is rather slow that you start wondering what the fuss is all about but the last twenty-something minutes is a really rewarding finish to this quite thought-provoking film. Colin Farrell plays a hit-man who is bothered by guilt because of the serious fuckup he commits on his first assignment. He is sent to Bruges together with a colleague to initially lie low for a while. As the plot unfolds and the real reason why they are in Bruges is uncovered, the story thickens as the audience begins to sympathize with the unusual leads. This film presents the much debated upon idea that no one is either purely good or just downright evil. It proves in very unlikely ways that even criminals have hearts and even the worst kind of people can be honorable. It is a very simple story that is worth a viewing and I guarantee that it won't leave your head even long after the credits are over.

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A chilling tale that starts out as a psychological horror thriller and ends on a philosophical tone. Frank Darabont adapts another Stephen King story and further proves his skill in translating the great master's visions to the screen. The premise may seem cliché to some but don't worry, this isn't one of those hacks that just make you go on counting how many people are still left. This film raises some questions that will make you think and it is often too realistic on a very political note. It is similar to Cloverfield in the way that nobody is really aware of what's happening. It's like you are also one with the people and trapped in the thick white fog. It is successful in delivering very unsettling scenes and sometimes it's not even because of the creatures in the mist. This probably has one of the most disturbing endings in film ever. Be warned, if you are touchy about religion issues, you may want to skip this. Overall, highly recommended. Too bad I missed it on the big screen.

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