Tuesday, February 19, 2013

"Seven Psychopaths" Review




Seven Psychopaths
Starring: Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken,
Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson
Directed by Martin McDonagh
My Opinon: An all around good time,
unless you actually read the screenplay.


Seven Psychopaths is a semi-nonsensical story with a lot of blood and one adorable shih tzu. Marty (Colin Farrell), a writer struggling to write a screenplay entitled Seven Psychopaths, finds himself caught up in his own tale. His best friend Billy (Sam Rockwell) is an out-of-work actor desperate to provide Marty with some much-needed inspiration. Whilst dog-thieving with his partner and crime and reformed psycho Hans (Christopher Walken), Billy steals a tiny shih tzu. The dog just so happens to belong to the incredible deadly Charlie (Woody Harrelson). The other psychopaths are woven into the seams of the movie.

Seven Psychopaths is an ultimate escapist's film: littered with exploding guns, splattered blood, fast-paced wit and sunny Californian locations. Although the plot is muddied with inconsistency, the film works rather seamlessly and that little shih tzu is adorable. Where is his cameo at this year's Oscar ceremony? I can't tell you that, but I can tell you that if you are in the mood to turn off your mind and enjoy yourself, travel to your local redbox and pick up this simple rhinestone of cinematic pleasure.

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