Bull
Bull is a short-lived American drama series created by Michael S. Chernuchin, who had worked on Law & Order and Brooklyn South in 2000. It was TNT's first original series, and was cancelled in the middle of Season 1. The show's name is in reference to the bull market, but the airing of the series coincided with the dot-com bubble crash that turned what had until then been a bull economy in the United States into a bear market.
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Plot Summary
A successful, yet deeply unhappy, advertising executive named Abe calls his estranged family to his remote cabin in the woods for Thanksgiving. Abe hopes to reconcile with his children and estranged wife, but his family has their own secrets and resentments. As the holiday unfolds, old wounds are reopened, and the family must confront their dysfunctional dynamics.
Critical Reception
Bull received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its attempt at a realistic portrayal of family dysfunction and strong performances, while others found its pacing slow and its themes somewhat cliché. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with many finding the film's bleak outlook and lack of resolution unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its raw and honest depiction of family conflict.
- Criticized for a somber tone and predictable narrative arc.
- Performances were noted as a strong point, particularly Titus Welliver's.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Bull' are scarce, but general sentiments suggest viewers found the film's portrayal of family issues relatable yet also disheartening due to its lack of uplifting resolution.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in the Canadian province of British Columbia, masquerading as the wilderness of Maine.
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