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Bullet

Bullet

Action · Drama · Thriller · 1996

A tough, Jewish ex-con just released from prison crosses a powerful drug dealer and former prison rival in his return to a life of crime.

Movie details

Bullet

“You only get one shot at revenge.”

1996 Action · Drama · Thriller 1h 40m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

A tough, Jewish ex-con just released from prison crosses a powerful drug dealer and former prison rival in his return to a life of crime.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Bullet?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Julien Temple

Written by

Mickey Rourke · Bruce Rubenstein

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

Butch 'Bullet' Stein

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Tank

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Ruby Stein

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Louis Stein

Matthew Powers

Matthew Powers

Paddy

Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg

Big Balls

Suzanne Shepherd

Suzanne Shepherd

Cookie Stein

Court is in session

Put Bullet on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.