The Banshees of Inisherin

Name: The Banshees of Inisherin
Genre: Drama
Released: October 21, 2022
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 87
Cast: Barry Keoghan, Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, David Pearse, Gary Lydon

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Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: October 21, 2022 | R

Starring: Barry Keoghan, Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, David Pearse, Gary Lydon, Jerry Fitzgerald, Kerry Condon, Pat Shortt, Sheila Flitton

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Received nine Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. See all awards and nominations.
Expands nationwide on November 4, 2022.

Summary: On a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, lifelong friends Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Padraic, aided by his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon) and troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan), endeavours to repairOn a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, lifelong friends Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Padraic, aided by his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon) and troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan), endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Padraic's repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.… Expand

Director: Martin McDonagh

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 109 min

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The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Sep 5, 2022

This is an often shoulder-shudderingly funny film, whose comic dialogue is dazzlingly designed and performed. But McDonagh leaves fate itself with the last, black, bone-rattling laugh. Read full review

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Kyle Smith

Oct 21, 2022

Wounded but funny, quiet but resonant and resistant to anything like a Hollywood formula, The Banshees of Inisherin is a strangely profound little comedy. It’s one of the few true originals among movies this year. Read full review

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Benjamin Franz

Dec 23, 2022

The Banshees of Inisherin is a magnificent film telling a great, compelling story. Read full review

Mike Ryan

Sep 5, 2022

Like In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin is a dark movie that is often downright hilarious. Read full review

Johnny Oleksinski

Sep 13, 2022

Banshees, reuniting Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell from “In Bruges,” is a scream from start to finish-erin. Read full review

Polygon Siddhant Adlakha

Oct 21, 2022

The movie is such a rich, emotionally detailed text that not sticking the landing is only a minor mark against it. Read full review

Alexis Potter

Oct 25, 2022

It's visually stunning, well written and the acting is top-notch. But without context, the plot falls flat, leaving behind an unsettling and bizarre film. Read full review

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Rebecca31

Oct 25, 2022

I dare any Irish person to watch The Banshees of Inisherin and not recognise themselves or someone they know in this story. Director and writer Martin McDonagh has created another masterpiece.

Set on the Island of Inisherin, lifelong friends Pádraic (Colm Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson)I dare any Irish person to watch The Banshees of Inisherin and not recognise themselves or someone they know in this story. Director and writer Martin McDonagh has created another masterpiece.

Set on the Island of Inisherin, lifelong friends Pádraic (Colm Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) find themselves in the centre of a dilemma when Colm abruptly ends the friendship, much to the shock of the entire Island. Pádraic refuses to accept that Colm could suddenly just decide not to be friends anymore and is determined to put an end to this childish feud. With the help of his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon) and friend Dominic (Barry Keoghan) they try and repair the relationship. Yet the more Pádraic tries with Colm the worse it gets until Colm is pushed to give a rather dramatic ultimatum with shocking consequences. That’s more than enough on the plot, if you haven’t seen the trailer then keep it that way and just get to a cinema to see it for yourself.

For all the Martin McDonagh fans you need to know that The Banshees of Inisherin is definitely more on the bleak side. Although classed as a black comedy, it’s far more dark and melancholic than comedy. Don’t expect the same amount of laughs compared to some of his other movies such as In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. As to be expected the story is balancing between humour and serious topics, in this case depression, despair and mental illness. You’ll be laughing one minute and disturbed the next. It’s not afraid to pull at the heart strings and will provoke a strong reaction from the audience. It’s definitely a unique story that will stay with you long after the credits has ended.

The cast is small but makes an impact, each playing their part brilliantly. Colin Farrell particularly stands out and reminds us just how good of an actor he really is. Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan are also giving hugely memorable performances so it’s no surprise the entire film has received so much awards buzz already. It’s honestly a relief to watch an Irish film that actually got Irish actors and not a bunch of actors sounding like leprechauns. It’s authentic for the time, especially the dialogue and doesn’t play too much into the stereotypes.

McDonagh is the perfect choice for writing stories that tackle dark issues and inserting comedy among quite depressing topics. The Banshees of Inisherin is a brilliant film, hilarious and bleak. It’s one of a kind and definitely one of the best this year. Highly recommended for everyone.… Expand

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cabezatuck

Dec 21, 2022

Like In Bruges, in The Banshees of Inisherin Martin McDonagh delivers a sometimes somber, sometimes hilarious and consistently engaging cerebral exercise in the meaning of friendship and the metaphor it can be for the world around it. Gleason and Farrell are once again at the top of theirLike In Bruges, in The Banshees of Inisherin Martin McDonagh delivers a sometimes somber, sometimes hilarious and consistently engaging cerebral exercise in the meaning of friendship and the metaphor it can be for the world around it. Gleason and Farrell are once again at the top of their game, and their on screen chemistry, or in this case lack thereof, absolutely carry the film. A nest of excellent supporting actors then flesh out the story and all seem to fit perfectly balance each other’s performances. McDonagh is a masterful storyteller who can sometimes feather along the abstract but always provides just enough breadcrumbs that the viewer will still have the satisfaction of putting all the pieces together resulting in a truly exhilarating story. In a world of superficial comic book adaptations and corporate staunched creativity, The Banshees of Inisherin is a welcome reminder of what great filmmaking can be.… Expand

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greggiehooo

Nov 3, 2022

Does a perfect job capturing the despair of living in 1920's Ireland and the wit that lives despite it.

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moviemitch96

Nov 4, 2022

Two longtime friends (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) find themselves at odds with each other when one of them abruptly ends their friendship and begins ignoring and avoiding them at all costs. Written and directed by Martin McDonough ( who famously first collaborated with Farrell andTwo longtime friends (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) find themselves at odds with each other when one of them abruptly ends their friendship and begins ignoring and avoiding them at all costs. Written and directed by Martin McDonough ( who famously first collaborated with Farrell and Gleeson in the 2008 dark comedy/crime film 'In Bruges') reunites here with the two stars to bring us this equally absurdist and darkly humorous tale set in early 1920s Ireland. The film is a dark, bold, and often somber yet sometimes funny look at changing times and the lengths some will go to fight for a friendship, as well as the lengths some will go to shun others. McDonough, who is known for his dark yet witty humor and dialogue in his stage plays, as well as in previous films such as the aforementioned 'In Bruges', 'Seven Psychopaths' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' brings that signature style of his here as well with darkly fascinating results. As for the cast, Farrell and Gleeson are once again in top form alongside each other, and even Kerry Condon, who plays the sister to Farrell's character gives an often riotous, scene-stealing supporting turn. Whenever the film wasn't making me laugh, it would often hit me in the feels unexpectedly and throw me for a loop whenever I least expected it. Overall, this brilliantly acted film that's equal parts dark/dreary and oddly humorous is a true standout for me and one of the better films of this year.… Expand

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vikingsfan421

Jan 10, 2023

A slow but powerful movie on depression and trying to meaning in life. The unique and strange script is boosted by excellent acting performances. Its another thought provoking dark comic/drama from Martin McDonagh who last wrote and directed "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri".

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kevjot

Jan 2, 2023

Acting: 10, Cinematography 10, Story: 5

Compelling at times but I really felt that some of the behavior of the two main characters was so farfetched as to be quite unbelievable. I loved aspects of the film but ultimately found it lacking because for me the story went nowhere.

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liquoricebullet

Jan 2, 2023

This was the simultaneous the most boring and most disturbing movie I've ever watched, and I honestly wish I'd never watched it.

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