Sunday, January 1, 2023

Movie #2153 ........................."Banshees of Inisherin" (HBO)

 Movie #2153 "Banshees of Inisherin" (HBO) I have a reputation among friends and family to be able to pick out the worst new year's eve movies, and well, this one would go on that list, for sure.  I think the first one I ever showed was a movie that ended  on a lobotomy, and  another was "Godfather 3" (which had several shootings, esp. one at the very  end) so the list is rather long and memorable. I was blindsided by this one because it had  a funny trailer, for sure, so I thought it would be an okay suggestion for us to watch while bringing  in the new year --- And the opening and 30 minus or so in, it was quirky, funny and a creative idea to wind a story around, but then...........it took a drastic turn, and the rest is history.  I'd give this a very weak 3 ---- just because the two actors are so darn good, but wasted on too strange of a film.  And this one has several Golden Globe nominations.  If this is a representation of the "best" in film this year, we are in for some dark awards ceremonies in our future.

"BANSHEES OF INISHERIN"  (HBO) 2022     R      12 HOUR AND 54 MINS

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.

Director:  Martin McDonagh

Writer:  Martin McDonagh

Actors:  Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon

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