Martin McDonagh - The Tragicomedy

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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
  • I realise I didn't talk much about Seven Psychopaths, it's the weakest of the three. A great movie still, but I feel the other two encapsulate McDonagh's strengths more clearly.
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Komentáře • 67

  • @arianaalatis
    @arianaalatis Před 5 lety +37

    This is such an articulate analysis of McDonagh's style, thank you.

  • @spencersherwin5747
    @spencersherwin5747 Před 4 lety +21

    Glad to see somebody uses their platform to shoutout McDonagh's genius

  • @spicydaddy2526
    @spicydaddy2526 Před 3 lety +14

    Seven Psychopaths is a unpredictable and wild ride with a compelling finale. Strong film. In Bruges...to me is transcended. One of my favorite films, ever. Defies easy categorization or description. I feel so much about In Bruges.

    • @cloudsombrero
      @cloudsombrero Před rokem

      i really wasnt a fan of seven psychopaths at all.

  • @egadd521
    @egadd521 Před 2 lety +6

    My favorite writer/director. Even the short film he made about the train is incredibly.

  • @manthe3711
    @manthe3711 Před 4 lety +25

    I'm sad that 3 Billboards got him popular because I enjoyed being a special snowflake whose favourite movie is a 2008 thing nobody knows about from some random Irish director.

    • @messygamez5675
      @messygamez5675 Před 3 lety +2

      @@paulmcgrath6118 the guard was directed by his brother.

    • @egadd521
      @egadd521 Před 2 lety

      @@paulmcgrath6118 Six Shooter is awesome.

  • @EvilEmuProduction
    @EvilEmuProduction Před 6 lety +9

    Been waiting for someone to release something like this on McDonagh's work.
    Very well thought out analysis, amazing work!

  • @mosspally6995
    @mosspally6995 Před 4 lety +5

    In saying that, Chris man what a fantastic video. Brilliantly edited. Fantastic, in-depth analysis. Clear research leading to useful analysis of the director and his films.

  • @jabrielgraham3500
    @jabrielgraham3500 Před 4 lety +24

    This man is known for makin the saddest comedies EVER, and I’m not usually big on dark comedies, but I watch some of ‘em whenever I want to, not just his movies

    • @Sachin-pt1op
      @Sachin-pt1op Před 3 lety

      Would you care to recommend some? I loved his seven psychopaths.

  • @seansilveiro2463
    @seansilveiro2463 Před rokem +1

    Happy to say that Banshees continues with everything you said here!

  • @nikytag
    @nikytag Před 5 lety +17

    This is such a great analysis. Location totally does affect the story. LA seems like such a weird choice compared to Bruges and Missouri for his other movies

    • @RecDougs
      @RecDougs  Před 5 lety +3

      I suppose for the story of Seven Psychopaths it made sense for it to take place in Hollywood since Marty is a hopeful screenwriter attempting to find his voice with his script. Glad you liked the video!

    • @nikytag
      @nikytag Před 5 lety +2

      @@RecDougs When they were in LA I didn't feel like the place was as important to the story as it was in the other films until they went to the desert. Then it became more atmospheric like we've seen with his other movies. It's probably just a weird preference.
      Thanks for posting it! I subscribed, looking forward to your next content :)

    • @RecDougs
      @RecDougs  Před 5 lety +4

      @@nikytag Yeah I agree. Even though I like Seven Psychopaths and think it's a good film, it's the weakest of his 3 films so far in my opinion, in terms of themes and characters. I realised after doing this whole video that I only brought it up a handful of times, because In Bruges and Three Billboards are a better display of McDonagh's strengths. I'd say Three Billboards is his best, but In Bruges is still my personal favourite.
      And thanks! I appreciate you.

  • @seidmannalexander
    @seidmannalexander Před 3 lety +1

    This analysis is beyond amazing, thank you!!

  • @tomcollins4358
    @tomcollins4358 Před 4 lety +19

    Martin McDonagh films ranked:
    1. Three Billboards Outside
    Ebbing, Missouri
    2. In Bruges
    3. Seven Psychopaths

    • @RecDougs
      @RecDougs  Před 4 lety +8

      Agree.
      In Bruges is still my personal favourite but I agree Three Billboards is definitely a better movie.

    • @ehrenmcnally7641
      @ehrenmcnally7641 Před 3 lety

      @@RecDougs do you not count sixth shooter in the ranking?

  • @Jaccotiggel
    @Jaccotiggel Před 5 lety +2

    Very nicely done mate!

  • @parthkhare9960
    @parthkhare9960 Před 3 lety

    This is very apt, thanks for making this! I also feel that his tragedy is very inclusive in that it allows for a kind of a genuine and relatable catharsis which is hard to experience and express in this convergingly polar world, where hashtags are the only way to evocate . Also quite loved your analysis of Utopia, would be great if you a recommendation list to share.

  • @GabrielHodgetts
    @GabrielHodgetts Před 5 lety +2

    Brilliant video, well done!

  • @hitarthdesai2759
    @hitarthdesai2759 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

  • @tonywords6713
    @tonywords6713 Před rokem +1

    Best video on this topic.. so many videos on this guy's writing have so much talk but so little to actually say..

  • @numerousfrogsinacoat607
    @numerousfrogsinacoat607 Před 4 lety +3

    I absolutely agree about the trailers. I watched the In Bruges trailer and didn’t really want to watch the movie because it didn’t look very good or what I was looking for to watch. But I did end up watching it and was so glad for it, because it’s now in my top 5 favorite films. The trailer does not do it justice, it is such a good film

  • @elliotstannard5621
    @elliotstannard5621 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sticking up for Dank, mate 😁👍. A brave man indeed.

  • @glyphsandclutter
    @glyphsandclutter Před 4 lety +10

    I also think that 'The Guard', by Martin's older brother John, really nails black comedy, and I think Brendan Gleeson is equally as brilliant in it as he in 'In Bruges'. Also, there's a joke about MI6 in it that made me physically spit my dinner when I first heard it - I was so caught off guard, and it was hysterical.

    • @mercyjokes2d696
      @mercyjokes2d696 Před 2 lety

      That's one of my favourite films, I've given that dvd to so many of my friends lol

  • @Ahmad_9134
    @Ahmad_9134 Před 4 lety +5

    0:55, what movie is this?
    Also my god man! I thought this was a 100k channel, such beautiful in-depth analysis. You deserve more Subs mate!

  • @moonshinefilms
    @moonshinefilms Před 3 lety

    This video is still good two years later watching it

  • @nathanboslem255
    @nathanboslem255 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant video!

  • @AydarAkhmady
    @AydarAkhmady Před 3 lety +1

    His plays are incredibly good, too

  • @MrVad3r
    @MrVad3r Před 3 lety +1

    in bruges is one of my all time favs. it saddens me how many garbage movies netflix and hollywood are churning out with blatant woke messages without any good storytelling. this dude does it all while having such a relatable characters and exploring them in depth. u can deliver messages in a movie without slapping audience in face. people are not born racists or w/e ists... its never black and white ... no1 is pure evil or pure good.
    what a beautiful way to explore concept of redemption! bravo

  • @moonshinefilms
    @moonshinefilms Před 5 lety +1

    thanks for this video

  • @gregbearne2195
    @gregbearne2195 Před 2 lety

    I love pillow man. It kept me up for days x

  • @mercyjokes2d696
    @mercyjokes2d696 Před 2 lety

    His first short film Six Shooter (that's free to watch on CZcams) is fantastic too.

  • @lilmsgs
    @lilmsgs Před 3 lety

    Well done

  • @n3svargas8
    @n3svargas8 Před 3 lety

    I agree with everything you just said, and you said it so well.

  • @funhat900
    @funhat900 Před 6 lety +4

    Your Videos remind Me of My favorite reviewers.
    "Nyx Fears" "Ralphthemoviemaker" "YMS"
    Good Job.

  • @mgariepy42
    @mgariepy42 Před rokem

    It’s amazing to me he has only made 4 films. He’s just a genius.

  • @jartoonsuwu
    @jartoonsuwu Před 3 lety +3

    Only seen 7 psychopaths but it's easily one of my favourite movies of all time, never seen anything like it and I had no idea the director made 3 billboards. Makes me actually interested in that film now

  • @ndenhalter
    @ndenhalter Před 4 lety +9

    I think 7 psychopaths is actually the deepest of all three.

    • @anthonyfrancis9097
      @anthonyfrancis9097 Před 2 lety +2

      I agree, it's definitely me favorite movie of them all. Though, in bruges whiped me out, so psychedelic, deep, dense with universal truth, and unnervingly moving. But ofcourse, everything this director makes consistently is and I can't fucking wait for the next one and hope there's atleast two more.

    • @Jay-oz5zo
      @Jay-oz5zo Před rokem +1

      Agreed.

  • @JoJoJoker
    @JoJoJoker Před 2 lety

    @1:17 Tom Wambsgans finally having too much of Shiv.

  • @rana1561
    @rana1561 Před rokem

    Showcasing his talent eh? My wish was that he returns to theatre, write and direct a play, inwanted to see how his development as a filmmaker would add to his theatre, how it adds to his writing how it add to his direction of performances, but on stage, just a fascinating thought for me, wanted to see how he evolved over this break.

  • @JailMadeMayo
    @JailMadeMayo Před 4 lety

    Great video. Not much more to contribute

  • @notdeadjustyet8136
    @notdeadjustyet8136 Před 2 lety

    Check out his plays and a short film called Six Shooter.(some should still be on YT😉)
    He's brilliant 🖤
    Thank you for this video 💜

  • @muskerp
    @muskerp Před rokem

    if you like his dark humour then also checkout six shooter - an early short

  • @whitewolf1543
    @whitewolf1543 Před 3 lety

    Great anaysis

  • @user-of3ze3gp8w
    @user-of3ze3gp8w Před rokem

    Speaking of the trailer, I don't think selling 'In Bruges' as a straight-up comedy is necessarily a bad idea. Although I didn't watch this movie cause of the trailer but rather because of a one joke cut out. Still I was expecting it to be a black comedy, but I was in no way dissapointed getting something more profound in the end.

  • @ZombiiChix
    @ZombiiChix Před 2 lety

    Hey I just came from a Dank's video on Christopher lee

  • @59jalex
    @59jalex Před rokem

    In Bruges is one of my favourite films. This week (Jan 2023) I went to the pictures to see the Banshees of Inisherin and I could feel the McDonagh influence. Three Billboards and Six Shooter were also good, but I can't find where to watch Seven Psychopahts. Which is disappointing because the official trailer looks brilliant.

  • @nightowl8477
    @nightowl8477 Před 4 lety +1

    *your only saying that cos your both welsh*

    • @RecDougs
      @RecDougs  Před 4 lety

      Is that a line from something?

    • @nightowl8477
      @nightowl8477 Před 4 lety

      @@RecDougs no. Your bias to weles

    • @nightowl8477
      @nightowl8477 Před 4 lety

      @@RecDougs - I'm only joking, dude, I know you're Scottish through and through.
      Thanks for replying so quickly. I can't be arsed watching this now cos it's half 10 but I'm gonna watch it tomorrow. I'm trying to watch more stuff you've made vids about cos I think your a really understated guy with a lot to say, and that's nice to see.

    • @RecDougs
      @RecDougs  Před 4 lety

      @@nightowl8477 lmao good to know but I'm neither Scottish nor Welsh 😂

    • @nightowl8477
      @nightowl8477 Před 4 lety

      @@RecDougs - I know, that was my second joke. *I THOUGHT THE IRISH WERE THE KINGS OF SARCASM.* Some stereotypes and disappointingly untrue.

  • @phoenixq89
    @phoenixq89 Před 4 lety

    TragiComedy is not the same as black/dark comedy. Please change the video title. It is misleading

    • @RecDougs
      @RecDougs  Před 4 lety

      In Bruges and 3 Billboards are both Black Comedies and TragiComedies.

  • @chloebradley-almond5911

    Yawn