| 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 |



