Seven Psychopaths is a dark comedy by filmmaker Martin McDonagh of In Bruges... fame isn't the right word. Underrated...ness. Unfortunately, that great film didn't do as well as it deserved, but it is a fantastic movie. If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and do.
Seven Psychopaths is a dark comedy about a screenwriter (played by Colin Farrell) and his two dog-knapping friends (Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken). They find themselves in a pickle when the dog-knappers dog-knap a Shih Tzu of Charlie, a gang boss who is more or less obsessed with his dog.
If there is one thing I believe Martin McDonagh does better than any other writer/director, it's adding intense drama in the middle of a comedy without making it feel like a different film. He did it with In Bruges and he has done it again with this film. He makes you love the characters with their hilarious tendencies which strengthens the emotional connection you feel for them when they are hurting. I've never seen another director do it quite like he does. It's amazing.
Seven Psychopaths is a great movie, but I don't expect everyone to love it. The reason I love it is the roller coaster of emotion that it is, which I could see being extremely annoying to some. But, if I feel anyway about any and all movies, it's that you should always see it to make your own opinion. Don't listen to me or another critic that actually gets paid to write and does it a lot better than me. See it for yourself. Even if you wait until its at Red Box. I mean, if anything see it for Tom Waits with a Bunny. The movies you hate strengthen your appreciation for the movies you love. There is no such thing as time wasted on a movie.
Except Tree of Life.
My Grade (For Seven Psychopaths, not Tree of Life): A
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