The scene between Dominic and Siobhan at the lake broke my heart.

4/10 very disappointed by this super depressing simple allegorical story about someone who decides to shun their friend, but then harms himself to make a point... and I guess the point the movie makes is that our resentments or self righteousness really end up hurting ourselves as well others. But why does SUCH A NEGATIVE movie need to be made to make such a basic point. The acting was great, but sheesh, I did not enjoy that AT ALL.

the irish accent dialogue was funny from start to finish, and great acting from Collin Farrell, went into this movie with zero expectations but ended up surprised, in many senses

A funny, somber take on the interactions we have and the grudges that can hurt each other and ourselves. I liked it but it didn’t fully wow me

A simple story but incredibly layered dealing with loneliness, existentialism, loss, friendship, self-discovery and the consequences - or rather the cost of ending a relationship. It hit close to home for me and affected me in ways I didn't expect. I think anyone who's lost touch with a friend before will relate to this. There's also some clever dark humor mixed in that made me laugh like the bread van scene and the Irish accent (good thing there's subtitles because it's hard to understand). The landscapes are absolutely gorgeous, great score, camerawork, it sets it's atmosphere from the very beginning and the acting: I don't think i've ever seen Colin Farrell so good and Brendan Gleeson's superb. The contrast between their two characters is what makes this work and creates a satisfying balance: similar to a lot of friendships! The ending felt too sudden.

Not dull in the slightest ayd say, a feckin' good movie!

I was not ready for this

Seriously a fantastic film. Some of the best acting, direction, writing, and cinematography you’ll see all year. Kerry Condon better win an Oscar for this.

Like being gifted a silk camisole, it wasn't meant for me but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy it.

Beautifully shot and extremely well acted, The Banshees of Inisherin left me feeling a bit dim that I didn't know more about the Irish Civil War.

"It was all going fine until he chopped off all his fingers!"

First half an hour a bit boring, the rhythm is mostly maintained by the multiple dark jokes made every now and them, not always centered. Then the drama kicks in well, though some developments are not so logical. Ok overall, could have been better.

I believe in Barry Keoghan supremacy

Please go watch it. GREAT MOVIE :heart:

This film fucked me up. I had no desire to see a man play a fiddle [spoiler]with 4 fingers let alone see him swing it around with just a palm.[/spoiler] I have to admit that I was rooting for reconciliation between the two lads but knew it wasn’t coming.

The cinematography was gorgeous. I have never seen a film so beautiful in my life. The cast was perfect, the setting was perfect, the coloring of the film was perfect; everything was perfect.

In terms of directing, this film is legitimately perfect. Some of the most unique cinematography I've seen in a long time, one of those movies where every shot tells an entire story with no words. The acting was also fantastic of course, Colin Farrell deserves more roles like this. That said, I think the writing and dialogue could've used a bit more time in the oven. While certainly not bad, it can feel a little too simple for my liking. The characters were great despite this though, especially Colm. While this film isn't for everybody I loved it, and will certainly be watching it again.

An exploration of friendship, depression, and life in general that is equal parts darkly hilarious and thought provoking. Complex characters. Unique relationship dynamics. Compelling/hilarious dialogue (when you can understand it through the heavy accents, lol). Brilliant performances. Beyond the broad praise, I particularly enjoyed the brother/sister relationship between Colin Farrell and Kerry Condon. Simultaneously wholesome and tragic.

All the positives are somewhat offset by a dragging pace and a conclusion that was less than satisfying for me. [spoiler]Call me sentimental/sappy if you like, but I was really rooting for a reconciliation[/spoiler]. Also, I think the film overuses repetition as a proxy for humor. It's still effective in many scenes, but it felt too frequent.