This, or In Bruges?
Which is your favorite? I love both of them, but I think I lean more towards In Bruges meself.
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In Bruges. It's a stronger film and better written also get's the mix of comedy and tragedy right. Also throw in career best performances from Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes. It just a strong film from start to finish and I think it's a modern day classic.
As for The Guard, it's a very good film. Gleeson again is excellent, and him and Don Cheadle have good chemistry. It has it's tragic moments in it but it drags in places for me. It's pretty damn funny for the first two thirds of the film before it becomes more serious. Worth it for Gleeson's performance alone.