: Chuck and Buck
An interesting and unusual film. It’s about two former childhood best friends. Buck’s mother has just died after a long illness, and he’s suddenly free. But he hasn’t grown up yet: he tries to restore life to the way it was when he was a child. It’s a fascinating, in-depth look at a dysfunctional man. My only complaint is that I wish I’d known a little of what it was about before I watched it: I didn’t know if this was a comedy, drama, or anything, and that kept me a little on edge and focusing more on guessing where the story was going instead of just appreciating the characters. The film is well-written and acted, and frighteningly realistic. Lots of gray and little black and white. Definitely not Hollywood. It takes an honest look at a complex subject and shows it to us deformities and all. Excellent, though not always pleasant.
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