Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star in this tale of what happens when one friend decides he no longer wants to talk to another. This is a very original story that keeps your interest and has great performances, especially Colin Farrell, who plays the hurt and disappointed friend. He is very confused, lonely and frustrated as to what to do about it. While there was offbeat, matter-of-fact humor and was at times very moving (Brendan driving Colin home after Colin had been beat up), this was also very frustrating for me. Why couldn't Colin get the message? He was being accused of being boring. I don't know, but he did seem to be what you would call a simple man and at times seemed a bit dense to the serious situation. On one hand, I could see simplifying your life and separating from things that don't matter, but not at the expense of hurting others. Why did Brendan have to be so cruel and extreme? Why didn't Colin just leave him alone? Also, it seems like their roles had somehow reversed by the end. You feel for Colin when Brendan won't have anything to do with him. But by the end, after Colin get a little extreme, you sympathize for Brendan. I'm not sure exactly what to make of their last conversation and if they are done with each other or not . Having said all that, looking back on it, it seems like a parable or a fable that a parent would tell their child about what not to do in life and to their friends, making this story/film to be a lesson learned for others. This film was successful on many levels, because it makes you think of your friends, your own life, and what you would do in this situation. This was a very deep, thought-provoking, humorous and rewarding film experience, and I have thought of it almost everyday since I saw it. I recommend this for those who like Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Austin Butler as Elvis had better watch out for Colin Farrell, who may give him a run for his money and win his first Oscar.
Review of The Banshees of Inisherin
