Seven Psychopaths reviewed by Mark Kermode

[@nathanbuis8446]

I was in love with the short stories within the film. The one about the man in black slitting his throat, and the monk. Honestly this movie made me really think and realize these people are really close to my close circle of friends. I loved it it will forever be in my top ten.

[@theviper1999uk]

I loved the film actually

[@miguelhernandez1407]

It's my favorite movie.

[@riverpinkston8884]

I think he got this one wrong, easily one of the most enjoyable films I’ve watched in the past few years.

[@BannedPhotoshop]

@David Robinson I enjoyed the movie a lot, but the "real" characters weren't believable IMO....Once Christopher Walken's wife was killed, the movie just seemed too ridiculous...I dk why.....

[@citizentuck]

He isn’t wrong that he didn’t like it...

[@verycoolguy5947]

@@BannedPhotoshop movies aren’t supposed to portray reality they’re meant to get away from real life and have fun and this movie did exactly that I loved how ridiculous it was

[@BannedPhotoshop]

@@verycoolguy5947 Depends on the movie, bud

[@verycoolguy5947]

@@BannedPhotoshop Yea it does, and this movie is a comedy called Seven Psychopaths. I think the over exaggerated ridiculousness makes sense in this movie because it’s about psychotic individuals who don’t think like normal people and behave erratically so the direction is metaphorical in a way and specifically done the way it was to make you feel like you’re at the hands of truly unpredictable characters. This isn’t Saving Private Ryan so why did you expect a comedy to take itself seriously, bud?

[@iamBIGBROOX]

Sam Rockwell seriously got snubbed for Best Supporting Actor

[@mantistoboggan5171]

he's been horrifically underappreciated for a long time!

[@LJY08]

I really liked this film. Couldn't fault it actually. Got some genuine laughs too.

[@madeinfrance06]

underrated, brillant movie

[@jamescapel6492]

The setup to a perfect revenge film etc is pretty much the plot of Three Billboards.

[@AntonQvarfordt]

To me this movie feels like an artist struggling with his next script and opting to try turn that struggle into art like how films such as Barton Fink and Adaptation successfully did - but failing at it. I find in retrospect Martin McDonagh just needed more time digest between scripts as in my mind the (")fictional(") authors intentions for the script of the plot in Seven Psychopaths comes expertly realized in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.' A movie full of violence and criminality, featuring an interesting, engaging and awesome female lead that actually manages to at its core be all about acceptance and people coming to terms with one another across wide gaps whilst at the same time totally having its gleeful, stupid, destructive violence cake, and eating it at the same time. Seven Psychopaths talk about trying to write a great script, Billboards was actually doing it.

[@philipjohnson4175]

Enough of the wannabe film critic bs!

[@AntonQvarfordt]

@@philipjohnson4175 what's wrong with it?

[@WhitneyHaverstock]

@@philipjohnson4175 would not this be the place? to find those kind of aspirations? Here, 2 odd years ago, at the feet of a master? I hope you turned your negative Nancy bullshit around in the time hence a week ago. 🙄

[@spec-fict]

@@AntonQvarfordt nothing. You're onto it, especially the final line.

[@AntonQvarfordt]

Yeah I know I just go on and on writing as I'm thinking about something, and by the final paragraph or line or whatever I (sometimes) manage to synthesise the whole thing well enough to make everything preceding it obsolete and something that I should probably have just deleted... But I don't.. Presumably because I want to MAKE people pay attention to me for as long as possible.. It's a terrible characteristic to have :P LOOK AT MEEE!!! If you're reading this - mission accomplished.@@spec-fict

[@fullblowntone]

In my mind, ultimately this is a movie about the importance of friendship amidst the trauma of life. 5/5 👍

[@jezwotton2126]

I've now seen Seven Psychopaths three times ( the first time i remember having a ball watching it in the cinema) and although i'd watch it again the constant highlight is Sam Rockwell - he really is that good ( and this isn't even in my top 3 Rockwell performances falling short of Way way back, welcome to Collingwood and Matchstick men

[@vj9021]

Worth seeing even if it's just for Christopher Walken's line when someone pulls a gun on him, such a great reply. This is one of Woody Harrelson's better small roles, really hope Venom2 is good.

[@otmani1]

I LOVED IT!! I GENUINELY LAUGHED...BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I GENUINELY LAUGHED

[@Texus8]

Wow you summed up my feelings about this movie perfectly, this is exactly what I thought about it also. I'm a massive fan of In Bruges and watched it again before going to see this, which only heightened the disappointment unfortunately. I'm still looking forward to whatever McDonagh does next though.

[@themrmarkprior]

The twisted interconnection between characters and the way the film goes round and round is brilliant. It's far from lazy writing. It's a brilliant thought provoking film absolutely chokka with lines that make you gasp and laugh. Not as good as In Bruges (probably my favourite ever film) but Seven Psychopaths is still a solid 8/10.

[@Cheesemonk3h]

i really liked this movie but all of his criticism is spot on. there's just enough substance to make you think after the movie is over but not enough to last until you get to the refrigerator. the line 'what, are you guys making a french movie?' is this movie in nutshell - they wanted to have the weight of a french art house film without any of the rigor and repeatedly excuse the movie for not rising to the standards they set /in their own freaking script./

[@Stockmuncher]

Seven Psychopaths is hilarious and well-acted but there's too many psychopaths. The film should've been about Farrell, Rockwell and Walken writing the screenplay in different locations and Harrelson as their Nemesis, trying to save his dog. As it is, it's a bit bloated and disjointed. Still worth a watch though.

[@WhitneyHaverstock]

Maybe psychopaths ARE bloated. Disjointed. Eh? I haven't seen the movie, and I'm just typing this on the toilet at 4 am out of sheer boredom and existential crisis. But.. walk a mile. Ya know? Perhaps this film serves a perfect parallel to psycopathy. 🤷‍♂️. Or, maybe it kinda drags, like you said, huh.. 🤔 Fair enough. I ain't seen it and none of this is helping me take the plunge. Seems mediocre.

[@Templars1005]

Jackie Brown is Pulp Fiction with depth (some at least). I love both films though. Kermode says he expects more from QT. Not the same 'zingy zappy' stuff all the time. And no, nobody wants 1000 Christopher Nolan's.

[@jibsmokestack1]

In mine and many other people's world pal. Pulp Fiction was cool when I was 18 but viewing as an adult my opinion changed whereas Jackie Brown has a superior story and character development and less pretentiousness!

[@Paperbagman555]

I really liked this movie, but I see where Mark's coming from - it wasn't on the level of In Bruges. Great dialogue, some good performances, good ending, but there were times that I felt like I was just watching a movie - not connecting with the story or the characters as much as in bruges. Still worth watching and McDonagh is a fantastic talent.

[@rmccaw7]

Can't put it better

[@Master-Shannon]

How many good films do we actually get these days?

[@dirtydinner6463]

Did he even watch this movie? This movie is a celebration of screenwriting with one of the most deep and surprising endings to a film I’ve ever seen. Walken’s monologue brought me to tears.

[@miguelhernandez1407]

Favorite movie ever made. Watch it all the time.

[@GothamClive]

"Which is a good gag." made me laugh.

[@chrishiggins7166]

The film is like The Town (2010) & Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) put together in this well directed, well acted, funny & stylish crime comedy film. (85%) (4/5 stars) (positive)

[@joelotto92]

What was the Mickey Rourke reference? I think I missed it...

[@LuckyDipster2]

Looks like a great ensemble cast.

[@mcbpete]

The new studio layout definitely works so much better for these KZbin video uploads

[@Thelatenightchipshopexperience]

Not as good as in bruges but well acted and gets better 2nd and 3rd viewing.

[@meenbee6853]

Is this review about M K or the film ????

[@Redasflame]

Normally agree with Mark but the disparity of this review and something like the new Twilight is rather jarring. While I agree that the Twilight franchise might get undue and over the top stick, the fact remains that Seven Psychopaths is a far superior film in terms of characters, script, acting, plot; everything that a film should be judged upon. I find it disappointing that a mediocre film like Breaking Dawn Part 2 should get a better review compared to the subversive and original 7 psychpaths

[@johnnolan4003]

That’s why you never share your ideas with anyone else. All of a sudden your story changes to some bastardized Frankenstein of a tale that you want to disown and drown when nobody is looking.

[@WhitneyHaverstock]

Or like a baby. 👶. 🤷‍♂️. Like a baby you, sorry, 'one' would want to drown. Or, say .. all the babies. Everywhere. You know, for sake of argument. I guess what I'm saying is I totally get your analogy, if we can make the Frankenstein's monster, instead.. get this. -A human baby. Whatever, anyway, I'm on board. I like the way you think sir.

[@Face6099]

That Walken impression was bad.

[@sonnymasson1]

Is Mark Kermode successful because he introduces views central to his own unique universe. Throwing controversial views miles away from our galaxy. I can remember listening to him years ago on regional radio and thinking this guy is traveling on a rail line not yet secured to the ground on the wrong planet.

[@WhitneyHaverstock]

Oh, neat. Was he kind of a weirdo? Haha. That's fun. I like that.

[@fredrik8500]

I had a really hard time understanding what he actually thinks of the film, when it’s all said and done

[@kermodeandmayo]

Hmm, blocking comments, not sure we're doing a great job of that...

[@XhoowieX]

The opening to this movie was awesome. The rest was nothing compared to In Bruges, still a good movie though.

[@Badthoughts90]

I caught the movie today at lunch time, I can't think of a word Mark said that I disagree with in this case.

[@hw0234]

Excellent movie

[@0oIcarusComplexo0]

More distinctly, I felt he never even came off as a convincing alcoholic. In my opinion his acting was by far the worst in the film. Which is a shame, given the importance of his role.

[@Redswipe]

Kevin Spaceys Christopher Walken sounds like Christopher Walken. Marks sounds like a comedy Italian waiter lol

[@5handshigh]

Doesn't mean it wasn't good or hilariously funny?

[@bluehorizons2508]

Sorry Mark, usually think your reviews are pretty much on point.. But absolutely not here.. Its not 'empty' at all!.. In fact, I totally loved this film, in very much the same way as I loved In Bruge (even if not, perhaps, QUITE as much)...

[@chanceie12]

loved it , not as much as in bruges obviously

[@whitezombie93]

slipped into t-pain at 00:40

[@frasermcardle4776]

😂😂😂😂

[@landondonovanify]

Seven Psychopaths was hilarious, you have no sense of humour if you don't enjoy it.

[@mm9773]

Mark is right. This was a misstep - Three Billboards was great again.

[@switchbuckle5th]

Sometimes I really think that Kermode decides he's going to dislike things, at least to some degree, before he even sees it. Seven Psychopaths is a wholly enjoyable, funny, and smart movie. Kermode seems to be annoyed that it's not a "masterpiece." His title as one of the most full of himself, pretentious critics in the business is safe.

[@burgerboot]

Jackie Brown is def not the best Quentin Tarantino. I bet probably less than 5 percent of QT fans would say that Jackie Brown is his best.

[@pimpnlerma]

I think it is the best!

[@rtleeson]

Seven Psychopaths is self conceited. It's like listening to a song about how the singer can't write a song.

[@kitpalmer1583]

Wither by Dream Theater

[@bobbyladd]

Whoever did the trailer did a good job because that was a lot of fun. The film, not so much. I started to leave just as the end credits came up and nearly missed the 5 minute scene at the end. It wasn't worth hanging around for.

[@nightowl8477]

I just can't understand Mark.

[@philipjohnson4175]

For me Mark Kermode lost all credibility when he said The Babadook was one of the best horror films ever!

[@WhitneyHaverstock]

For me it's his not being all the way up Hereditary's ass, like he should have been. Hits and misses though. Mayhaps his sensibilities don't line up as ours in regards to horror.. I'll not throw the Kermode out with the bathwater.

[@EatLego]

Colin Farrell NEVER comes across as a convincing writer - I really hated this script. Very lazy.

[@richardeasther2569]

It’s crazy how seriously people take movies when the world we live in is so out of control

[@PWNCANNON]

I disagree.

[@cookieface80]

This movie was entertaining but sloppy. 3/5 stars.

[@furlockfurli2719]

This guy has no clue.

[@neerdowell2010]

One part movie review, two parts social indignation. The latter’s irrelevant.