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Summary: Yes
Review: It's an experience. If you're a "Church Lady" type, stay away from it. Please people, don't include spoilers in your reviews.
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Summary: Kudos Mr. Clark
Review: I have been a fan of KIDS for years, and was happy to see Leo Kirkpatrick again (Justin Pierce is sadly missed). But this movie hit me much deeper than that. When I was a teenager, some of my time was spent like the characters in KIDS, but I could always escape. Bully shows what happens when things go far, and escape isn't possible. I think everyone will see someone in the movie they can either compare to themselves, or someone they know. This movie draws you in and you become a part of the (forgive the overused cliche) downward spiral that our characters are trapped in. I highly recommend this movie. Director Larry Clark knows cinematography. His camera angles and occasional unsteady shots are subtle enough to miss, but strong enough to make it real. His use of nudity both gives insight into the characters, and drops certain walls that would keep the audience from getting close. Again, KUDOS Mr Clark, so glad to see you've still got it.
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Summary: must be seen
Review: a great movie that has to be experienced in order to understand. reading the plot or review cannot convey the impact of the incredible acting and brilliantly filmed intensity
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Summary: Renfro's Best, Clark's Too
Review: Every actor in this movie broke out strong. I'd say it is the finest performance in each of their careers, particularly Brad Renfro. This is a far better film for Larry Clark than Kids. It may not be for everyone, I agree. It's hard to say who would or would not favor this film, but if you watch the nightly news, you should enjoy this. Or not be disturbed by it at the least. And of course, if you are familiar with Larry Clark, you should already feel the need to see what he has done with this story. Pretty amazing, afterwards, it creeps into your thoughts. I walked away from viewing this with few thoughts, but the next day, without even knowing it, my mind would start to wander, curious about the real people involved. Finally I had to get online and find out all I could.
I particularly liked the camera work and angles used. Gave it a slight documentary feel. The last scene in the courtroom, although short, really stood out. In that scene, these actors were these people. The other features are great, well worth DVD over VHS. Most features are wasteful, but this contained funny, informative commentary on the entire film and the story behind it.
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Summary: Based on a true story!
Review: Bully is a good movie with great acting. This film is not for everyone but i guess its for me. The movie looks good on DVD and it has some great extras includeing mugshots of the real characters, cast & crew interviews etc. quality over quianity. If you can get past all the cuss words and softcore porn (which doesnt bother me one bit) you will like this movie!Its really a 4 star movie but sence Bijou Phillips looks super hot in it so i gave it a 5/5.
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Summary: whats up with larry clark?
Review: to the director larry clark: youre not filming an episode of nypd blue- hold the camera steady! oh, and if there is an object b/w u and your subject such as a household plant or fence, MOVE THE CAMERA TO A DIFFERENT ANGLE! and clark seems pre-occupied with young naked actors. like he will shoot an actress completely naked in a scene for no reason at all! i dunno.. this movie builds up to the killing, but after the film has finished, it just ends up making u feel empty. good, strong performance by renfro tho.
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Summary: intense
Review: Very intense movie. Disturbing and so real looking.
The end scenes were unforgettable. They really get revenge on someone they hate. It is hard to believe this was actually a true story.....
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Summary: "Bully" is NOT as good as "Kids" but more raw & realistic.
Review: I consider "Kids" as a better portrayel of today's generalization of how bad our youth are, but at the same time "Bully" was tackling a story based on a true incident. So it's portrayel of these teens in this film is very good, because these kids are the worst of our generation and this movie about them is a masterpiece. This film is rather slow in some parts and gratuitous in others. And some of the nudity in the film was more voyeuristic than necessary. But despite this films flaws, the essence of the picture is that our kids are capable of anything. Especially where they're bored and lack adult supervision. The kids in this movie are mainly 17-18 year olds, living in Florida, who get stoned on weed and acid, booze, have sex, and hang around doing basically nothing except for plotting out the murder of their best friend. It starts out with Marty, played superb by Brad Renfro whose best friend Bobby Kent, played excellent by Nick Stahl. They've been best friends for years but Bobby abuses Marty and he can't do nothing about it because he seems defenseless against Bobby. Then they both meet Lisa (Rachael Miner) and Ally (Bijou Phillips). They get involved with one another and Marty ends up being a father when he gets Lisa pregnant. As the story goes on you see how much Lisa loves Marty despite her being bothered by his friend's abuse towards him and her. Bobby Kent is a boy making something out of himself but still has a sadistic pleasure in torturing others like raping both Lisa and Ally, beating Marty, making gay porno, and though he seems homophobic, you never seem to fully determine his sexuality.
Finally before the murder, Lisa and Marty have all their stoner friends from Palm Bay come over as they plot to murder Bobby in the most uninspired ways. Until Ally recruits a mafia hitman played by Leo Fitzpatrick (He played Telly in "Kids"). Then they have an idea to drive Bobby to a secluded area and finish him there. The murder scene is dark, bleak and unsettling. As you see these kids fall apart after the murder. You realize how stupid and moronic these youths are. They go around basically telling everyone about the murder.
Sure Bobby Kent was a vicious, brutal bully but at least he had a future. The other kid's lives were to mixed up in a bottomless abyss of sex and drugs. Both the victim and the killers don't really have any reedemable qualities, though by the end where they all face their prison sentences we have NO choice but to feel something for them. Seeing these wasted and lost children throw their lives away is sad. Larry Clark is one of the [boldest] directors out there, making controversial pictures that stay with you long after the film is done. If a film can have that effect on me, it's well worth viewing. UNRATED VERSION: Fairly graphic sex and nudity, some strong violence, language and drug use, all involving teens.
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing
Review: Within the first five minutes, depending on your tolerance level, you will either be repulsed or smitten by this movie. I have read the book, and the film is the best reproduction of a book I've seen. Knowing a lot about the true story from other sources, the movie is an accurate portrayal of the events. The exploitative and unnecessary use of vivid sexuality, namely in the first few minutes of the unrated version, I didn't appreciate. Other than that, this is the best movie I have seen in years. Very hard to beat. If you're open minded, please watch it...Unrated. The rated version is VERY different.
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Summary: Well acted, but lots of unnecessary profanity & other stuff
Review: Nick Stahl and Brad Renfro are fabulous in this film, very gripping performances. There is a lot of profanity, drug use, sex, and nudity, most of which cheapens the film and is not necessary. A film for mature adults only, as it is violent, disturbing, and explicit. But overall, is it a great film, well acted, and believable casting. For indie and drama film lovers, it is brilliant!
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