Chris Reviews Seven Psycopaths

I really came into this movie without any kind of expectations. The trailers looked OK (but its always hard to tell the quality of a film from a trailer) but the reviews were pretty good. So I sat down and watched the film without any bias for the first time in a long time. Was it good, was it bad? Read below to find out.

The Good-

If you saw Martin McDonagh's previous film "In Bruges", then you know what to expect from this. It's quirky, satirically violent, and filled with interesting and flawed characters. At times this film is fantastically fun with genuine laugh out loud moments. The commentary about the art of storytelling in films is fascinating which makes me want to watch this again just to pick up on all of it. This is a film that has a lot going for it but there really is one fatal flaw that prevents this from being a great film.

The Bad-

The biggest problem with Seven Psychopaths is the chaotic pacing. It is all over the place, and ironically despite it being a film about the art of storytelling it struggles to actually tell a coherent story at times. I think this is just McDonagh's style but that still doesn't excuse it.

Summary-

Seven Psychopaths is fascinating but flawed film that is well worth a watch. I have a feeling it will grow on me with time as I think about the commentary imbedded in the story, but the pacing is still somewhat of putting. Some will love it, some may hate it but it is undeniably an intriguing film.

MY RATING

3.5 out of 5

Chris "Da Franchize" Hart