Spoliers ahead! movie discussion post.
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I loved this movie. I especially liked the theme of "is it better to be kind or to be remembered by history?" I think most people lean towards kindness but then when you think about things like communist revolution, or even just any protesting, you engage in things that may not be considered "kind" in an interpersonal sense, even if it is something that saves more suffering in the longer term.
I also enjoyed the male relationship dynamics. the cinematography. and many other parts of the plot and themes that all swirl together in such a simple story. some good ole irish anti-police sentiment. etc.
well, what'd'ya think, so?
Agreed, and I feel like Banshees is Martin McDonagh perfecting what he started in In Bruges where he critiques toxic masculinity by taking its values and codes and applying them to increasingly high stakes to really demonstrate their destructive nature.
oh this is such a good description!