Tuesday, 15 September 2015

The writers won

Seven Psychopaths (2012)

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh this film stars Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson and Christopher Walken. A struggling screen writer attempts to write a screen play about seven psychopaths but is distracted by his dog kidnapping friends.

This is a bizarre, off beat comedy that plays with it's audience in some really fun ways. While the observations on cinema are not especially deep or surprising there is more than enough character and charm to carry this film. Having a great cast certainly helps but it is the writing that is most impressive as it pulls off walking a dangerous, self aware tone.


4/5

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