Shout by SkinnyFilmBuff

The Banshees of Inisherin 2022

An exploration of friendship, depression, and life in general that is equal parts darkly hilarious and thought provoking. Complex characters. Unique relationship dynamics. Compelling/hilarious dialogue (when you can understand it through the heavy accents, lol). Brilliant performances. Beyond the broad praise, I particularly enjoyed the brother/sister relationship between Colin Farrell and Kerry Condon. Simultaneously wholesome and tragic.

All the positives are somewhat offset by a dragging pace and a conclusion that was less than satisfying for me. Call me sentimental/sappy if you like, but I was really rooting for a reconciliation. Also, I think the film overuses repetition as a proxy for humor. It's still effective in many scenes, but it felt too frequent.

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