# In Bruges (2008)

> Two guilt-ridden hitmen find their enforced Bruges hideout turning into a reckoning over orders, friendship, and the possibility of redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4029

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Crime
- Director: Martin McDonagh
- Cast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy, Thekla Reuten, Jordan Prentice, Elizabeth Berrington, Jérémie Renier
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: witty, profane, melancholic, late night viewing, dark comedy night

## Synopsis

Two hitmen find themselves in a picturesque Belgian city, grappling with guilt and unexpected connections.

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