Bushwick
Bushwick

Movie spotlight

Bushwick

2017
Movie
94 min
English

When an unknown military force invades Bushwick, a Brooklyn neighborhood, young student Lucy and war veteran Stupe must rely on each other to escape and survive.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users54%
Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr., Cary MurnickGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

When a decorated ex-military operative and a young woman are forced to band together to survive a sudden and violent takeover of their Brooklyn neighborhood, they must navigate the treacherous streets and escape the war zone. As they race against time, they uncover the shocking truth behind the invasion and find unlikely allies in the chaos.

Critical Reception

Bushwick received mixed reviews from critics, who often praised its unique premise and Bautista's performance but criticized its convoluted plot and uneven execution. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the intense action and survival elements, while others found the narrative lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's high-concept premise and Bautista's committed performance are often cited as highlights.

  • Criticisms frequently target the convoluted and sometimes nonsensical plot progression.

  • The action sequences are generally seen as effective, but the overall narrative struggles to maintain coherence.

Google audience: Google users had mixed reactions, with many appreciating the action-packed nature of the film and Dave Bautista's role. However, a significant portion of reviewers found the story to be confusing and lacking in logical development.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's unique approach to its urban warfare scenario and its real-time unfolding narrative were often discussed, aiming for a grounded, gritty feel despite the over-the-top premise.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
signsoflife

signsoflife

What was the point of this? Between the very breathy performances of Dave Bautista (of which I understood a third of) and the worth-for-nothing ending, I want to understand who this story was for, what the end goal was. It felt like I was w...

Kamurai

Kamurai

Fantastic watch, will watch again, and do recommend. This one really flew under the radar, and I almost skipped it until I saw Brittany Snow, and had I know Dave Batista was also involved, I would have sought this out. Let me get this...

Gimly

Gimly

_Bushwick's_ reach exceeds its grasp, but considering that over-ambition is just one of the myriad of things working against it, it's amazing that _Bushwick_ is even as good as it is. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, di...