Seven Psychopaths Represents the New Type of Comedy by McDonagh

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Review of Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths represents the new type of comedy by McDonagh

Introduction

The movie titled Seven Psychopaths, directed by Martin McDonagh and released in 2012, is an intriguing motion picture that proves compelling to many viewers. The movie stars Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, and Christopher Walken, who are not new to fans of cinematography. The title of the movie presents viewers with certain expectations of meeting highly aggressive people, who indulge in immense violence. Notably, the movie has received attention in both the United States and the United Kingdom because of the unique story developed by the director. The story proves to be one of its own kind owing to the outstanding humor and wit, as well as the intriguing dialogues developed by McDonagh. The plot and script qualify the picture to be a comical presentation of violence depicted in a manner that leaves the viewers in anticipation for more. This paper will present a review of the movie, highlighting some of the criteria that make it outstanding.

Brief Summary of the Plot

The film depicts Marty (Colin Farrell), who is struggling to write a screenplay of his work titled Seven Psychopaths. However, his alcoholism derails his progress. His close friend Billy (Sam Rockwell) decides to help by providing him with information concerning a renowned serial killer. From this information, they decide to develop characters for Marty's screenplay. The two friends also involve Hans (Christopher Walken) in their venture of creating the story (International Business Times). The collaboration of the three characters eventually leads them into a complex situation, where they face the wrath of Charlie (Woody Harrelson), a renowned gangster. Billy and Hans have a strange career, which involves stealing dogs from the rich, and eventually posing as good Samaritans when the owners place rewards. One of their ventures involved stealing Charlie's dog - an act that landed them into trouble. From this complexity, McDonagh develops other psychopaths making them seven in total.

Characters/ Performance

Evidently, the film has well developed characters, which is a factor that makes many viewers find it worth watching. The character of Marty is well thought out, depicting some of the challenges that scriptwriters face. Whereas Marty has figured out a title for his intended work, he has not developed an effective plot. This character portrays the situation of many directors and scriptwriters at the beginning of their film projects. The collaboration between Marty and Billy is one of the intriguing aspects of the movie. A dog thief and a playwright work together in an effort to develop the required plot. The fact that they bring in Hans only serves to make the ventures of the trio more interesting. Contrary to other movies, an evident connection exists between the characters (Dean 209). All the seven psychopaths introduced in the film have a defining trait that serves to amuse the viewers. Each of the characters is developed to suit the role that they play. The only drawback about the characters is the fact that the two females appear quite underdeveloped compared to the male counterparts. However, in general, the characters in this film appear significantly solid, with specific roles that serve to enhance the plot (McDonagh).

Storyline/ Plot

One of the definitive aspects that cannot receive underestimation in the film is its strange plot. McDonagh succeeds in developing an unpredictable story. When the movie starts, it is impossible for the viewer to foresee what will happen in the end. After the three psychopaths introduced in the first part of the movie get into trouble, McDonagh integrates another strategy to enhance the plot. He introduces a "movie in another movie," plunging the viewer into a measure of uncertainty. The characters Billy, Marty, and Hans find themselves in a similar situation with the viewers because they are uncertain whether the other characters are real psychopaths. The rest of the film exhibits a similar trend. This unpredictability defined by unexpected stories and events is what makes the film plot a subject of discussion by many viewers. Although some critics have highlighted that the plot is unorganized, it is evident that McDonagh sought to depict something unique. His purpose of developing a unique film led to a mix of different levels