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Who Killed Bambi?
Isabelle, a beautiful nursing student, is starting her internship at a prestigious hospital. She meets Dr. Philip there, feels atracted to him from the beggining and starts suffering from strange fainting; so he calls her Bambi: her legs don't support her. Patients mysteriously start to dissappear from their rooms; so Bambi and Dr. Philip start a cat vs. mouse paranoid game, in order to catch the probable killer.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Eric wakes up in a hospital with amnesia, unsure how he got there or who he is. As he tries to piece together his past, he discovers he is entangled in a dangerous underworld involving crime, drugs, and a mysterious woman. The narrative unfolds as Eric navigates a treacherous path to uncover the truth about his identity and the events that led him to his current predicament.
Critical Reception
Mathieu Kassovitz's 'Who Killed Bambi?' received a mixed to negative reception. While some critics acknowledged Kassovitz's directorial ambition and attempts at creating a stylish thriller, many found the film to be convoluted, derivative, and ultimately unsatisfying. The plot was frequently criticized for being overly complex and lacking coherence, leading to audience confusion. Performances were generally seen as adequate, but not enough to salvage the film's narrative weaknesses.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a muddled and overly complicated plot.
While visually attempting to be stylish, the narrative fails to engage.
Lacks the depth and coherence expected from a thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not widely available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Mathieu Kassovitz, who directed and starred in the film, is also known for his acclaimed 1995 film 'La Haine'.
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