Breaks stereotypes (along with the heads, arms, and fingers). Not appropriate for kids, but adults will find this darkly comic, in that the two assassins are trying to cover for one another, and help each other "get out of the business." Acting is first-rate, and these two guys are very believable in their roles — Ralph FIennes is truly evil and menacing (not in the Harry Potter sort of way) and you find yourself rooting for and identifying with these two bad guys. I look forward to the rainy night when we watch this again (without the kids).
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In Bruges
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Hitman movie is violent, profane, & provocative.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About In Bruges
Parents need to know that this violent action dramedy is focused on the relationship between two professional assassins. While their conversations range from darkly comic to philosophical, the film's imagery is incessantly brutal and bloody. Weapons include guns, knives, and fists. A young boy is shot in the head, a man is stabbed, men punch and kick, there's an attempted suicide by gun, a man falls off a tower (graphic images of his crushed body), and heads and limbs are decimated. There's some sexual imagery -- particularly a brief roll on a bed that's interrupted by a jealous, gun-toting boyfriend -- as well as nonstop language (especially "f--k") and strong drug imagery.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the violence in the movie. Is it gratuitous? Why or why not? What are the consequences of the assassins' violent acts? What commentary is the movie making on the role of violence in today's culture? Families can also contrast Ray and Ken. What are their differences and similarities? What role do guilt and a sense of remorse play for both men?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
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Not really for kids, but a great film for moms and dads.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
In Bruges is a clever movie.
In Bruges is the best movie i've seen by Colin Farrell but the movie deals with a heavy matter dealing with a child being killed. Other than that the movie is very good.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Great movie, but not for developing minds
This is a really hilarious movie. It's well acted and directed and beautiful to look at, but definitely not for kids. The violence and gore is very real and very scary. There's also a serious drug scene and they drink throughout the movie. No one is a very good role model either.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Funny and violent
The first part of the movie helps you get to know the main characters, which gives the violence in the second half a completely different feeling than if it had been violent from the beginning. Overall a great movie, but the ending was a little unsatisfying.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Funny and violent
The first part of the movie helps you get to know the main characters, which gives the violence in the second half have a completely different feeling than if it had been violent from the beginning. Overall a great movie, but the ending was a little unsatisfying.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
Brilliant and Original
This movie was amazing a must see.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Funny movie!
In Bruges is a very very funny movie. the first half is mostly comedy and the second half is not as funny and has more action. both halves make a very good and funny movie. Language and Violence are the primary concerns but are fine for anyone 12+. see this movie. peace
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