Actors: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Tom Waits
Directors: Martin McDonagh
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: January 29, 2013
Run Time: 110 minutes
Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars
“Seven Psychopaths” works because it is an original idea that comes packs with an awesome cast and a sharp script. It is a laugh riot that surprises you around every corner. Original ideas are not the norm when it comes to Hollywood filled with sequels and remakes. The combination of Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson and Christopher Walken are cinematic genius. Farrell reunites with Academy Award® Winner Martin McDonagh, Writer/Director of “In Bruges”. The DVD of the film also includes an Ultraviolet digital copy, so I know that I will be revisiting this film quite often. Highly recommended for sure!
Official Synopsis: From Oscar®-winning writer and director Martin McDonagh comes a star-studded, blood-drenched, black comedy. Marty (Farrell) is a struggling writer who dreams of finishing his screenplay Seven Psychopaths and all he needs is a little focus and inspiration. Billy (Rockwell) is Martys best friend, an unemployed actor and part time dog thief, who wants to help Marty by any means necessary. Hans (Walken) is Billys partner in crime, a religious man with a violent past. Charlie (Harrelson) is the psycho-pathetic gangster whose beloved dog Billy and Hans have just stolen. Charlie is unpredictable, extremely violent and wouldnt 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.
Here is the deal with the special features for the DVD. They come with six different featurettes but they are very short, each one and just leave you wanting more. Each one is just over 2 minutes long at most, which is just not worth it. “Martin McDonagh’s Seven Psychopaths” is featurette with cast and crew chatting about the film. “Colin Farrell is Marty” is a feature with Farrell chatting about his character. The same goes for “Woody Harrelson is Charlie”. “Crazy Locations” is an all too brief look a the shooting locations. “Seven Psychocats” is the best extra, mixing the trailer with cats standing in for the actors. Lastly, “Layers” is a short mash-up of the film set to a rap beat. Very disappointing extras for such a funny film.
