The film is directed and written by Martin McDonagh and is his directorial debut. His writing is fantastic, as it’s to be expected since he’s a Tony award-winning playwright. Even though he’s award-winning, the language is pretty rough. Hilarious, but rough (the ‘f-word’ and it’s derivatives are heard an average of 1.18 times a minute in this 107 film). Check out some of the more memorable quotes here. I’d type some of them here, but rumor has it my mom frequents this blog every once in a while. Plus, we all know Big Brother is always watching. Be warned though, the memorable quotes page would definitely be rated R if those hypocritical blowhards at the MPAA had anything to say about it. While the film, is hilarious, it’s also pretty tragic and deals with some dark issues (i.e. child murder, suicide, drug use, the belittling of midgets). Don’t let that deter you, just be prepared.

3.5 out of 4 stars

Rottentomatoes score: 79%