Farrell and Gleeson can just do all the movies together now, right? These two just work so well together, especially in these contentious relationships they seem to get put in. Banshees is by no means In Bruges, but that is absolutely what first drew me to it. Rather than hitmen though, it's the story of two friends that just... Stop being friends. That seems kinda bland, but this movie was captivating as hell. Beyond that, it really highlights these ideological trenches we can dig ourselves into. The way we commit to something, then refuse to back down from that, even when there's no apparent reason for it in the first place and instead of simply reverting, people double down and get crazier and crazier.
Great movie, strong recommend. Condon deserves way more work than she's getting because she was really something here. Only drawback, and this is 100% not an objective thing, but I don't like Barry Keoghan. Something about the guy is just off putting to me. I can't say he did anything wrong here, but his presence on screen is never an enjoyable one. Beyond that though, really think this one is worth at least a single watch.
Great movie, strong recommend. Condon deserves way more work than she's getting because she was really something here. Only drawback, and this is 100% not an objective thing, but I don't like Barry Keoghan. Something about the guy is just off putting to me. I can't say he did anything wrong here, but his presence on screen is never an enjoyable one. Beyond that though, really think this one is worth at least a single watch.