Source: BroBible
Summary
Brendan Gleeson spoke about filming the infamous scene in “In Bruges” where he calls Ralph Fiennes the C-word multiple times. He recalled that the scene was easy to film because the writing was so good. The scene has become a cult classic and is still remembered by fans almost 20 years later. Gleeson also discussed the challenges of filming in the cold weather, which made it difficult for him and Fiennes to articulate their lines.
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The habit of using strong language gets a new name.
Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes’ iconic scene in “In Bruges” has become a classic example of how good writing can make a scene shine. The two actors barely had to work on the tone of the scene because the dialogue was so well-written. The scene has been remembered by fans for almost 20 years, and its cult classic status has helped to cement Gleeson’s career as a talented actor. The scene’s success can be attributed to the writing, which made it easy for the actors to bring the characters to life. And that’s what happens when the writing’s that good – you don’t have to work at it.
Now, the art of swearing is a cinematic experience.
Author: Evan Null
