Buzzard
Buzzard

Movie spotlight

Buzzard

2019
Movie
15 min
English

A man on the brink of suicide is interrupted by a teenage girl involved in a door-to-door water heater scam.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users58%
Director: Joel PotrykusGenres: Comedy, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

A paranoid, conspiracy-minded young man, Marty, is hiding out in his trailer in rural Michigan after stealing his boss's identity and money. He spends his days obsessing over his impending doom and trying to avoid all human contact, while his only companion is a fluffy robotic cat. As his paranoia escalates, his grip on reality begins to slip, leading to increasingly bizarre and dangerous situations.

Critical Reception

Buzzard received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its unique blend of dark comedy, social commentary, and unsettling atmosphere. Some found it too abrasive or slow-paced, while others lauded its originality and Joshua Burge's intense performance. Audiences were more divided, with its unconventional style and bleak themes not appealing to everyone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and dark humor.

  • Joshua Burge's performance is noted as a standout.

  • Some found the pacing deliberate and the themes challenging.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a peculiar and unsettling experience, with many appreciating its unique and unconventional approach. However, a significant portion of viewers found it to be too strange, slow, or unpleasant to fully enjoy.

Fun Fact

The robotic cat featured in the film, named 'Meow-Meow', was a real prop built for the movie and not created through CGI.

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