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| Woody Harrelson |
“Seven Psychopaths” is the dark new
dramedy from Martin McDonaugh, who helmed the equally dark “In Bruges” a few
years ago. Violent, uneven and often absurd, “Psychopaths” lives up to its name
and then some, it’s well-acted and well-cast. Marty (Colin Farrell) is a
struggling writer who dreams of finishing his screenplay, "Seven
Psychopaths". Billy (Sam Rockwell) is Marty's best friend, an unemployed
actor and part time dog thief, who wants to help Marty by any means necessary,
particularly with a little focus and inspiration. Hans (Christopher Walken) is
Billy's partner in crime. A religious man with a violent past. Charlie (Woody Harrelson)
is the psycho gangster whose beloved
dog, Billy and Hans have just stolen. Charlie's unpredictable, extremely violent and wouldn't think twice about killing anyone
or anything associated with the theft. Marty is going to get all the focus and
inspiration he needs, just as long as he lives to tell the tale.
McDonaugh’s tale of psychopathic excess is enjoyable but not for everyone.
Think Tarantino on overkill: bloody violent with as much heady dialogue as
blood. Walken, Rockwell and Harrelson are the standouts, with the always
watchable Walken in great (but somewhat typecast) form. McDonaugh’s script and
direction are solid but tend to veer all over the place, which can be said for
the film too. Still, “Seven Psychopaths” is enjoyably violent and fun and
please those who enjoy this type of thing.
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