Inisherin Boys

I question if lifelong friendships exist. This is my beginning point. I sat down to watch this movie without expectations. I was way more curious to have any. Missed Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Martin McDonagh. They work well together, like In Bruges (all 3 of them, what a gift!) and Seven Psychopaths (2 of them only, still an honor!). With this piece, they are about to leave their mark behind (again).

The core situation brought back some weird memories of when one of my colleagues (and girlfriends) once told me that our friendship lasted as long as we worked together and no more. 'It was only an epoch for me.' How cruel I felt that night, but later on, I understood deeply. It was kind of bizarre we were not on the same page anymore. It was more likely a companionship, and our journey together ended.

Pádraic is just adorable. This not-at-all-simple character makes enormous efforts to earn back seemingly stoic Colm's friendship and valuable attention. Dark comedy, I must say. It's not the popcorn laughter that this story brings. Different from that. Male brotherhood draws another line. Sensitive and painful. (Éire, my love! When will you accept me as your faithful lover?) It was a pleasure to wonder about those eye-watering green landscapes. The animals were in absolute cuteness overload. Who can resist saying hello to one another?! Poor Jenny, my heart got a tiny bit broken. Her stupid death made me fairly lethal with reckless Colm, putting him on death row, for sure. 

Cutting the fingers off was where I left my brains out! I mean, that surprised me that Colm actually did it (more than once)! Of course, it was perfect for Colm's passionate and bitter character. It opened my eyes to a fact: I write in similar ways to Martin's writing because my imagination can turn me on, too. Writers are a priceless breed! I'm now looking for a theatre play to see from McDonagh. I have to experience that!

Here come the impressive supporting roles! Hilarious and brave casting. I loved each and every second Siobhán was around! Kerry Condon is the one who could carry them on her shoulders. Hats off. Her way of showing the caring sister and the daring woman at the same time deserved my focus. Dominic has facial expressions to remember - a dull boy with a huge heart. Barry Keoghan has it all in him. His dynamic with Pádraic and Siobhán was bloody priceless. Just like the bartender fellas. Last but with even more praise: the Priest! Laughed my head off! Thank you, David Pearse. Confessions became tempting.

your half-Irish inner nerd,

Kata The (Nomad) Writer