Seven Psychopaths

     

          In 2008 a film called “In Bruges” came out the flow under the radar for most movie goers. It was a well written movie that was funny and original. That same film also showed there was more to Colin Farrell then just looks. Well now five years later they both are reteaming for another perfect collaboration.

    “Seven Psychopaths” sounds like a great name for a horror film. It makes you think of an insane asylum and a group of teenagers being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Well that version is not nearly as good as this version. Billy (Sam Rockwell) and Hans (Christopher Walken) are not very good people. To make money they go to the dog park and kidnap dogs, and then return them when there is a reward posted. If that was not bad enough, Billy actually kidnaps the wrong dog, a dog that belongs to Charlie (Woody Harrelson), who also happens to be the head of a crime syndicate. Charlie really wants his dog back and will do whatever it takes to find him. Billy is also helping his friend Marty (Colin Farrell) come up with ideas for his next screenplay. It is Billy’s idea to call his movie “The Seven Psychopaths” and the story is quite simply about seven psychopaths, all with a different story. As the story unfolds concerning Charlie’s dog, Marty finds real inspiration, his next screenplay, and a new appreciation of life.

        Martin McDonagh is becoming one of my favorite filmmakers. He has joined the list with Paul Thomas Anderson and Rian Johnson as just can’t miss storytellers. “Seven Psychopaths” is as entertaining, as funny a film you will want to see again. Every actor in the film is great, but every time Sam Rockwell is on the screen he commands your attention, and that says a lot since he shares the screen with the great Christopher Walken. It is easy to go see that sequel or that reboot of that classic film you love. I say make time for films like this, because after seeing this you won’t say that Hollywood has run out of original ideas. If you see “Seven Psychopaths” you will recommend it to your friends, so why not be the first of your friends to see this truly good film.

 Brian Taylor