Bunny and the Bull
Bunny and the Bull

Movie spotlight

Bunny and the Bull

2009
Movie
101 min
English

A young shut-in takes an imaginary road trip inside his apartment, based on mementos and memories of a European trek from years before.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users64%
Director: Paul Andrew WilliamsGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A timid young man, 'Bunny', relives his tumultuous past in a drunken stupor, focusing on his intense and complicated relationship with his charismatic but manipulative best friend, 'The Bull'. Their adventures, often fueled by bravado and bad decisions, take them through various bizarre and memorable encounters in Paris and beyond. The film is a surreal and darkly comedic exploration of friendship, love, and the struggle with one's own demons.

Critical Reception

Bunny and the Bull received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its originality, dark humor, and strong performances, particularly from Edward Hogg, others found its quirky style and narrative disjointed and overly sentimental.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique visual style and Edward Hogg's captivating performance.

  • Criticized by some for an overly quirky or unfocused narrative.

  • Seen as a dark comedy with moments of genuine emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's distinctiveness and humor, though some found the eccentricities a bit much, while others were charmed by its unconventional approach to storytelling and relationships.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on sets and soundstages, with no on-location shooting, to create its distinctive, stylized world.

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