Bullhead

Name: Bullhead
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: February 17, 2012
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 68

2012

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Drafthouse Films | Release Date: February 17, 2012 | R

Summary: Bullhead is a harrowing tale of revenge, redemption and fate. Domineering cattle farmer Jacky Vanmarsenille, constantly pumped on steroids and hormones, initiates a shady deal with a notorious mafioso meat trader. When an investigating federal agent is assassinated and a woman from his traumatic past resurfaces, Jacky must confront hisBullhead is a harrowing tale of revenge, redemption and fate. Domineering cattle farmer Jacky Vanmarsenille, constantly pumped on steroids and hormones, initiates a shady deal with a notorious mafioso meat trader. When an investigating federal agent is assassinated and a woman from his traumatic past resurfaces, Jacky must confront his demons and face the far-reaching consequences of his decisions. (Drafthouse Films)… Expand

Director: Michael R. Roskam

Genre(s): Drama, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 124 min

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Noel Murray

Feb 15, 2012

Bullhead is well-plotted, with a powerful ending, but its most brutal scene comes early, explaining why for Schoenaerts, life has been one long wince. Read full review

Natasha Senjanovic

Feb 13, 2012

The actor literally takes the metaphors of his bull-headed character to the limits and is never less than believable or mesmerizing. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine Kate Erbland

Feb 14, 2012

An impressively dark and well-crafted crime tale about, of all things, cattle farming and "the hormone mafia underworld." Read full review

Rex Reed

Feb 14, 2012

I can tell you only that this is a film unlike anything I've seen before-harrowing, haunting and sordid. Be forewarned, it is not for the squeamish. But take a chance and you will be rewarded with a work of nightmarish force that is unforgettable. Read full review

Mike Scott

Mar 16, 2012

Unlike most enforcers in the movies, Jacky isn't just a brainless slab of meat. Read full review

David Fear

Feb 14, 2012

Every time the narrative's underworld schnooks and low-level lowlifes edge their way out of the periphery, a sense of snorting impatience takes over. This is Jacky's story, and when he's grabbing Bullhead by the horns, you don't want him to let go. Read full review

Calum Marsh

Feb 15, 2012

What Bullhead ultimately lacks isn't balls but insight and empathy. Read full review

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Euchrow

Feb 23, 2012

Very good movie. Starts as a rural crime flick then subtly turns into an intense character study. Great performances by the lead actors. Don't miss it, this is what cinema should be: a movie that leaves you thinking for hours about what you just saw.

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BENNEB

Feb 25, 2013

Great and intense! You can see the emotions and the tense plot. It is heartbreaking to see him suffer. The storyline is pitch perfect and would had been one of the best foreign language film!!! Don't think, do it! Watch it, now, or up! Your choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MarcDoyle

Feb 18, 2012

It's an outstanding film. The lead character is so damaged, and you develop such sympathy for him. The trailer led me to believe he'd be some monster, but the flashbacks to his youth are uniquely heartbreaking, and you come to truly feel for the guy as he's doing his best to live aIt's an outstanding film. The lead character is so damaged, and you develop such sympathy for him. The trailer led me to believe he'd be some monster, but the flashbacks to his youth are uniquely heartbreaking, and you come to truly feel for the guy as he's doing his best to live a quasi-normal life given his circumstances. The supporting characters are fantastic. Even some stabs at light humor within the very heavy storyline are effective. The cadence of the film is right on the money.… Expand

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luistua

Feb 17, 2012

Esta pelÃcula presenta un guiÃ³n original y con Ã©l mÃ¡s o menos logra sacar la pelÃcula. Repito, la premisa es tan original que logra enganchar hasta el final. Al final la pelÃcula deja varias reflexiones en torno a laEsta pelÃcula presenta un guiÃ³n original y con Ã©l mÃ¡s o menos logra sacar la pelÃcula. Repito, la premisa es tan original que logra enganchar hasta el final. Al final la pelÃcula deja varias reflexiones en torno a la virilidad, la justicia, etc. Absolutamente recomendable.… Expand

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Friskytiger81

Feb 17, 2012

What could have been a very interesting character study on the things that mature us and make us men, is inevitably distracted by a relevant and interesting sub-plot involving treating cattle with illegal growth stimulants in the gangster underworld. The story gets lost in the plot, thoughWhat could have been a very interesting character study on the things that mature us and make us men, is inevitably distracted by a relevant and interesting sub-plot involving treating cattle with illegal growth stimulants in the gangster underworld. The story gets lost in the plot, though the acting is worth the price of admission, and the direction at times is shows an amazing amount of empathy and fear. This good film could have been an instant classic with another script rewrite, but it's still a worthy contender for Best Foreign Language film, though it'll inevitably lose to "A Separation".… Expand

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jeremyp

Nov 14, 2013

You start off not liking the main character, Jacky, seemingly a low IQ brute on massive steroids. Then we see why, or at least what, caused him to end up a battered human. Just when we get that message he shows us he is a brute after all, but a complicated one, and quite intelligent, when heYou start off not liking the main character, Jacky, seemingly a low IQ brute on massive steroids. Then we see why, or at least what, caused him to end up a battered human. Just when we get that message he shows us he is a brute after all, but a complicated one, and quite intelligent, when he can see through his steroid haze. The movie unfortunately decides to take on more than a character study and throws in so many additional plots, which take time to unravel, that it ends up distracting from the fascinating human tragedy that is at it's core. There is a Quasimodo sense of a tortured beast, but with no heroine to rescue, and a predictable ending.… Expand

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GenuineOpinion

Feb 18, 2012

Not a good movie. I wish I could summarize my complete hatred toward this film within the confines of a paragraphs length, but alas, I am unable, and unwilling at that. Cliche characters, boring, unoriginal.

0 of 11 users found this helpful011

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