Buttercup
Buttercup

Movie spotlight

Buttercup

2016
Movie
6 min
English

Sheila's new babysitter Emmie asks whether there are any bedtime rituals she needs to know about. There are.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Gavin McInnesGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this independent comedy-drama, a disillusioned man named Buttercup finds himself adrift in life. He navigates a series of bizarre and often humorous encounters as he attempts to find meaning and connection in a world that seems to have forgotten him. The film explores themes of alienation, self-discovery, and the search for authenticity.

Critical Reception

Buttercup garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its unconventional humor and McInnes's polarizing performance, while others found its narrative disjointed and its themes underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, reflecting the film's niche appeal and controversial nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, unconventional humor and lead performance by director Gavin McInnes.

  • Criticized for its often-confusing narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen by some as a provocative, albeit flawed, exploration of modern malaise.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Buttercup' is not readily available or widely reported, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Director and star Gavin McInnes, known for co-founding Vice Media and his later controversial political activism, wrote, directed, and starred in 'Buttercup' as a largely independent project.

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