In Bruges
(18A) Violence, Coarse Language
Synopsis:
Comedy/Drama. Sent to picturesque Bruges, Belgium by their employer (Ralph Fiennes) following a botched job, two assassins (Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson) struggle to keep a low profile while they reflect on the moral implications of their shared profession.

Content Elements:
Frequent use of the sexual expletive and variations, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, and vulgar expressions
Infrequent use of crude and detailed sexual language and references
Frequent gun, weapons, and hand-to-hand violence—blood, gore, and detailed wounds
Portrayals of suicide—blood and gore
Portrayals of illegal drug use for recreational purposes


Thematic Elements:
The possibility of redemption
The moral implications of violence
Reconciling contrasting aspects of personality
The difficult ethics of criminal actions


Classification Rationale:
Rated 18A for coarse language, violence, and portrayals of illegal drug use.

Classification Date:
02/08/2008