BULLHEAD (Michael R. Roskam,
2011) – in French and Flemish, with
English subtitles
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| Matthias Schoenaerts in Bullhead (2011) |
One needs to be fully engaged for
129 minutes to fully appreciate this complex tale (of personal tragedy, crime, revenge,
and friendship) that is set in the world of cow-breeding and illegal hormones
trade. There are scenes of violence and
gore, though suggestive, that are necessary.
This is a film where flashbacks are used masterfully, without
sacrificing the flow of the straightforward narrative. The central character (the testosterone-dependent
who runs in-char family-owned cow-breeding business) is played masterfully by Matthias
Schoenaerts.
This Belgian film is nominated
for Best Foreign Language Film in this year’s Academy Awards.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
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