Bullitt County

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Finn W Mar 14, 2019 Though the story is somewhat interesting - it's pieced together in a way that is more that's more frustrating than though provoking. Attempts to peer into the psyche of the characters - but fails in being believable. See more

Draco S Mar 7, 2019 Give this high caliber indie a shot One thing I will say from the offset, this movie touted itself as being about bourbon. I thought to myself, cool, I like bourbon, I should check it out. It is not about bourbon. It's about bourbon the way Jurassic Park is about lawyers. Also, it's not really a thriller, not entirely at least. Much like pancakes are just dessert disguised as breakfast, this is more of a dramatic comedy strutting around in lavish thriller plumage. None of this is to say it's a bad movie - quite the opposite. Although it's a grim genre tale, there is a lot of heart, a lot of laughs, a few tears, plenty of blood spilt, and . . . a musical number? For myself, I liked not knowing too much going in, as there are plenty of surprises, some you don't see coming, others you do (but those are just as satisfying). I was a bit rattled by the abrupt and abrasive tonal change halfway through, but after a second viewing, I can dig it. Bullitt County is more like a fine wine than a bourbon, just need to let it aerate a bit and then the flavors really explode. Are the characters entirely logical, making sound decisions like normal human beings? Eh, they stretch the limits of what is believable (or likable in many instances), but hey, that's what makes genre flicks so fun, and Bullitt County is no exception. Everything feels larger than life, and I mean that in the best possible way. From the stylistic choices in cinematography and editing to the portrayal of each of the main characters (or all the characters for that matter), this is a bombastic assault on the senses. Even the music and sound editing make some ballsy in-your-face choices, teetering on taking it too far in some instances, but always keeping within the parameters of the overall film, unorthodox though they may be. As unhinged as it may get, nothing ever feels out of place. Don't expect everything about this flick to be served on a silver platter, either. There is a lot buried under the surface to grapple with long after the credits roll, especially if you've had any sort of brush with alcoholism in your life. Definitely wasn't expecting a little backwoods indie to take such a bold plunge into an issue like that. It's a wild ride, infused with plenty of the 70s to feel nostalgic but not get distracting, and while I have never been to the real Bullitt County, I would absolutely get lost in this film again. See more

Abraham S Mar 5, 2019 Drunken Rollercoaster (a haiku) First, it's fun! Then...weird. Then it's a full on blood bath. I'd watch it again. See more

Draco S Mar 5, 2019 What a wild ride. Starts out fun and free-wheeling, like "Easy Rider," a bunch of buds hanging out, but this movie goes to some dark places. The main character, Gordie, is basically Repression in human form (he's a recovering alcoholic, a Vietnam vet who got injured and shipped back to the States, and a guilt-ridden guy who is burdened with a huge -- and dark -- secret he shares with his friends). If you're expecting a run-of-the-mill thriller, this isn't for you. "Bullitt County" is much deeper, more nuanced, than your average film. It's fun and exciting and riveting, sure, but ultimately, it made me really think about some of the deeper themes it was exploring. Beautifully directed, written, shot, edited, scored, etc., this movie really is the whole package, with some outstanding performances from the lead Mike C. Nelson as Gordie and David McCracken (who also wrote and directed the film) as his best friend. Now that I know how the whole movie ends, I'm going to give it a rewatch... so many fun surprises throughout. Can't recommend highly enough. See more

Kylo S Mar 5, 2019 Caught this movie at the Austin Film Festival, and what a pleasant surprise! Indie films, especially those by new/up-and-coming filmmakers can be a bit of a mixed bag, but "Bullitt County" feels like a film made by some very assured folks. It's clearly rooted in fun genre tropes (bonus points for being set in the 1970s!), but it has a lot more on its mind -- deeper themes like friendship, repeating the past, alcoholism, etc. I just bought it on VOD / DVD, and it's a really fun rewatch. One of those movies with a lot of twists, turns, and surprises, so it's fun knowing the ending and seeing how everything is set up. Can't wait to see this crew's next flick. See more

Theodore S Nov 9, 2018 Suspense drama and true heart! Worth the price of admission. See more

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