Bullies
Bullies

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Bullies

2018
Movie
81 min
Korean

Park Young Ho is a new transfer student in school. He quickly becomes the target of top bullies of school because he stands up against them to protect a student from getting bullied.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Paul Andrew PaletskyGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A single mother and her son move to a new town, hoping for a fresh start. However, her son quickly becomes the target of a group of bullies at his new school. As the situation escalates, the mother must find a way to protect her son and confront the challenging dynamics of schoolyard cruelty.

Critical Reception

Bullies received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its heavy-handed approach to the subject matter and predictable narrative. While some acknowledged the film's intentions to address bullying, many found its execution to be lacking in subtlety and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film tackles a relevant issue but does so in a simplistic and often melodramatic fashion.

  • Performances are serviceable, but the script fails to offer fresh perspectives on bullying.

  • Lacks the depth and nuance to be a truly impactful film on the subject.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Bullies are scarce, but those available indicate a split opinion. Some viewers appreciated the film's directness in depicting the struggles of bullying victims and their families, while others found the plot to be uninspired and the characters underdeveloped.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a limited theatrical release, primarily focusing on online distribution and festival screenings.

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