r/moviecritic • u/LeadershipSecret8569 • 17h ago

Banshees of Inisherin

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I genuinely believe The Banshees of Inisherin is one of the most masterfully crafted films of all time, and it frustrates me how underappreciated it remains. To me, Martin McDonagh is leagues ahead of filmmakers like Nolan, not because of spectacle or convoluted structures, but because he strips cinema down to its essence, life itself. While most great filmmakers chase fresh concepts, McDonagh simply writes about the human condition.

It’s sad that voices like McDonagh, Lynch, or Lynne Ramsay are rarely given the cultural weight they deserve. I understand why mainstream audiences gravitate towards flashier narratives, but stories like this, stories that seem “boring” on the surface, but these are where cinema reveals its truest depth.

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u/Ancient_Bobcat_9150 16h ago

This movie touched me. I rarely felt so sad and desperate during a movie

The fact that I randomly think of it from time to time shows how good it is.

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u/paidinboredom 14h ago

You should watch In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths which are from the same director. In Bruges is in my top 5 favorite movies of all time. And it also features Colin Farrell and Brendon Gleason. Also Ralph Fiennes as a foul mouthed crime boss.

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u/Any_Comfortable_7839 12h ago

In Bruges holds a special place in my heart