Seven Psychopaths

TAKE 1: One Man’s Opinion

…because film is largely subjective

 

by Frederick William Springer III

Seven Psychopaths

Release Date:  12 October 2012                                                           Runtime:  110 Minutes              

Review Date:  1 January 2013                                                               Rating:  4.5 (of 6)

     A dark comedy which I don’t see going mainstream, Seven Psychopaths was an enjoyable viewing experience.  Sam Rockwell’s character is amusing to watch and so is the quirkiness of Christopher Walken’s Hans.  Throw in Colin Farrell and Woody Harrelson for equal measure and you’ve got a fun film for those with a dark sense of humor. 

I do believe that casting had a lot to do with the magic of this flick as, in the wrong hands, the material could have fallen flat.  On that note, I also have to acknowledge the material itself, which was brilliantly crafted, written and directed by Martin McDonagh.  I definitely will be looking forward to his next project and will be looking back at his past.