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Bully
2001 113 min United States of America, France, United Kingdom 18+
★6.3
Crime, Drama
Director: Larry Clark
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Description
A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Bobby, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.
Budget:
$2.1M
US Gross:
$480,811
Worldwide:
$480,811
Starring
Brad Renfro
Actor
Nick Stahl
Actor
Bijou Phillips
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2001
— Golden Lion
Key opinion
Larry Clark’s Bully is a raw, unflinching examination of teenage nihilism and the senseless violence inherent in a disaffected, substance-abusing social circle. While critics are divided on the film's moral clarity and the logic of its characters' actions, many appreciate its bold, uncompromising realism.
| Direction | The film’s unflinching, gritty aesthetic effectively captures the nihilistic reality of its subjects. | |
| Acting | The performances are widely praised for their authenticity, with Michael Pitt’s nuanced portrayal standing out as a highlight. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on character stupidity and absurdity, which divides viewers between those who see it as a realistic portrait of impulse and those who find the characters' decisions inexplicable. | |
| Pacing | The film’s deliberate, slow-burn tempo is viewed by some as an immersive depiction of adolescent aimlessness, while others perceive it as lacking sufficient narrative drive. |