Nevertheless, "The Banshees of Inisherin" is worth your time as it contains stellar performances by the two principals, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. In fact, all actors are on point right down to the smallest bit player. The film comes to life as a result.
The subject matter is quite odd - so odd that the film depends on acting rather than storyline to succeed. Two friends meet and go the local pub each day at 2 pm. One day one of them has had enough of the tedious routine as well as his friend, who he has deemed 'too dull'. They engage in a battle of wits and one-upmanship leading to the climax. By this time the story has lost its humor and charm and becomes a vendetta, thereby negating its main assets.
The Irish countryside is gorgeous and adds immeasurably to the films value, along with the ingrained sense of humor of the townsfolk - unintentionally funny and blunt. Sometimes I think writers don't know how to end their story, and this may be one example.
7/10 - Website no longer prints my star rating.
The subject matter is quite odd - so odd that the film depends on acting rather than storyline to succeed. Two friends meet and go the local pub each day at 2 pm. One day one of them has had enough of the tedious routine as well as his friend, who he has deemed 'too dull'. They engage in a battle of wits and one-upmanship leading to the climax. By this time the story has lost its humor and charm and becomes a vendetta, thereby negating its main assets.
The Irish countryside is gorgeous and adds immeasurably to the films value, along with the ingrained sense of humor of the townsfolk - unintentionally funny and blunt. Sometimes I think writers don't know how to end their story, and this may be one example.
7/10 - Website no longer prints my star rating.