In Bruges

It's a little early for me to make any drastic decisions regarding how much I like this movie, but to give some reference on how much I love this movie I'll say this. It could very easily be in my top 10 favorite movies of all time. However, the obscurity of the movie itself might make it a very different experience depending on who you are.
I was very intrigued in this film from the moment I saw the trailer, however I can't say the same for my friends. The movie is about two hitmen that go to hide out in the quiet village called Bruges. However, after their arrival things don't stay peaceful for long. The only movie I think I can compare this to is last years "Hot Fuzz". Although, the humor displayed in this film is much different, and the movie itself is far more serious. This is one of the reasons I loved this movie.
The mixture of humor and drama in this movie is perfect, and never odd. It is also miraculous that this is the director’s debut film (which is probably why it has such a small release). In terms of a good movie, this is a good movie. Direction, writing, musical score, ACTING and story are all magnificent. I can see how dislike for this movie would not be difficult, as it is NOT your traditional kind of movie. It also isn't an action movie, in the slightest, but that doesn't stop the violence from being some of the harshest I've seen.
This is a delightful comedy, and the humor isn't only dark. To be fair it does have it's share of dark humor, but I was pleased to see that the majority of the movie's comedy was genuine, smart humor.
I should probably say that I WANTED to love this movie. I do. This movie is just so dang original and enjoyable that it warrants every bit of my adoration.

note: before you go running to see this with the family, as I know you all will, it should be noted that this movie sports really strong lingo, violence and some rather not-so-fun drug use. Let's give the director a pat on the back though for not including ANY nudity or sex scenes in this movie.