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Bully
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2001
A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Bobby, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.
Movie details
Bully
“It's 4 a.m... do you know where your kids are?”
2001 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 53m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Bobby, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Bully?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Larry Clark
Written by
David McKenna · Roger Pullis
Brad Renfro
Marty Puccio
Rachel Miner
Lisa Connelly
Nick Stahl
Bobby Kent
Bijou Phillips
Ali Willis
Michael Pitt
Donny Semenex
Kelli Garner
Heather Swallers
Daniel Franzese
Cousin Derek
Court is in session
Put Bully on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.