“The Banshees of Inisherin” tells the tale of lifelong friends Pádraic and Colm. One day, Colm decides that he no longer wants to be friends with Pádraic, who spends the movie trying to repair the relationship. The movie takes place during the Irish Civil War of the 1920s. Colm cuts off a finger for each time Pádraic tries to talk to him.
The movie was produced through Searchlight Pictures and was
written and directed by Martin McDonagh. It stars Colin Farrell and Brendan
Gleeson. The cast is superb in the film and the cinematography is stunning.
At first glance, the plot seems a bit childish and silly. It
revolves around grown men arguing about not wanting to be friends. However, as
the movie goes on, the storyline becomes a bit more interesting, especially as viewers
learn more about the characters.
While the movie is a bit boring and has very little plot or
action, it speaks of universal issues we all deal with. Like Colm, we all
grapple with wanting to be remembered for something other than being nice, even
though being nice is important. Like Pádraic, we all worry about being liked
and how others view us.
The drama that occurs on the small island and in the town
resembles what happens in small towns everywhere. Everyone finds out everything
about everyone, and everyone is involved in each other’s lives.
Admittedly, I have been wanting to watch this movie for a
while now but have not had the chance to get around to watching it. I did not
know the plot going in, so I was surprised at how simple the plot was. It took
me a little bit to get into the movie, but once I understood the overarching
themes and became more familiar with the characters, the movie became more
enjoyable to watch.
The movie is called what it is because of the banshee that
is present throughout the movie. She is seen in several scenes before
predicting deaths. Banshees are seen in Celtic mythology as shrieking,
screaming, or singing women. The title also comes up in other ways, particularly
with the music.
Overall, this movie is not quite what I was expecting, but
once I got past my preconceived notions of what I thought the movie would be,
it was an enjoyable film. The dry Irish humor is hilarious for those able to
get a hold of it. The messages and themes of the movie that lie beneath the
surface level make the movie more likable.
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