Going to hell for laughing
“It’s all about the greater good”
It’s your typical buddy cop film, but what sets it apart is the fact that it makes you laugh, instead of making you want to gouge your eyeballs out using two stalactites. Hot Fuzz is love letter to action films and it’s got everything that you would want from a comedic piece. Memorable set pieces, quotable lines, great characters and that jolly british dark humour. What I loved the most about it is how the plot gets more and more ridiculous as the film progressing, culminating in a ending so silly, that you can’t help but smile.
"It's a fairytale f*cking town, isn't it."
At a first glance In Bruges is just a funny film about two hitmen and at second glance it still is that, only difference being the themes. Resentment, punishment and redemption are some of them, which are tackle through the usage of jokes or genuinely touching pieces of conversation. Morality and religion are also a big issue being at stake during the film. Albeit the humour is dry to say the least, it’s a British humour after all, the film is surprisingly heartfelt and beautiful at moments. Is as if the characters used humour to cope with their problems. A disguise where they can hide. However, no matter how serious or deep the movie is, at the end of the day, it still is a comedy and In Bruges is one where every single joke hits, where you find a quote in every single alcove and where the characters aren’t just japes machines. Meaning, that they don’t exist just to make a funny remark.
“That rug really tied the room together.”
A movie with seemingly no plot, only existing for the sole purpose of showing The Dude’s life and relationships. It’s a trip filled to the brim with excellent performances channelled through out of the world characters such as Walter, Donny, Jesus, the nihilists and many more that help create a surreal atmosphere all throughout the film. All of the jokes hit the bullseye. There are endless quotes and funny moments, thanks to the sharp script, making the movie very memorable. So memorable that it’s got a festival. The Big Lebowski is the quintessential ‘bro’ movie, quotable and seemingly meaningless, but at the end of the day, that’s just, like, my opinion, man.
Great Adventures
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Quite enjoyable western bro movie. Sergio Leone mastering silence, the man with no name that can’t really be taken seriously despite his serious cowboy appearances, and the very cynical and dry humor make it a masterpiece. I mean the whole adventure through its plots and turns. The symbolic character’s dependance and relation can’t be else than super enjoyable, watching this western on your couch with your bros. Epically satisfying, expertly crafted.You see, in this world there are two kinds of people my friend. Those with loaded guns that watch it, and those who dig for your entertainment. Thank you, Sergio Leone.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
Classic western adventure film. shows the brotherly/friendship relationship of two robbers in the west, who move to South America once they get in trouble up in the USA. One empathizes with this characters even though they are criminals. The characters are extremely likable, and even though one cannot relate to their outlaw life. A bro can always relate to true friendship. Very beautiful imagery and landscape shots in the west are shown. The lightheartedness of how they take some aspects of their life is really enjoyable. But the story doesn't run short on drama either.
Is that what you call running? If I knew you were going to stroll...
SWISS ARMY MAN
Hank finds himself stranded alone on an island. To he surprise he finds a dead body who helps him get back to the mainland and accompanies him in the wilderness, even helping him with his varied set of abilities. Hence, the title. One is unsure if what hank sees is real or not, But the relationship developed by the two characters is definitely real. And the connection of this two oddball characters is really strong. The humor is really weird, yet good and the soundtrack is great.
