I am NOT saying that "Bullhead" is a bad film or that you should not see it. However, my summary is an important thing to consider, as the film is very violent and very disturbing. In addition to very realistic violence, there is a rather disturbing scene of a cow receiving a Caesarian--so it's obviously not a Disney flick!
It is NOT a film for kids or those who don't have a high tolerance for such material. So, think twice before you give this one a viewing. Frankly, it made me cringe at times and I have a rather high tolerance.
"Bullhead" is about folks who are criminals--thieves, killers and violent sociopaths. The film focuses in particular on Jacky. While he is a violent brute, why he is so violent is an interesting but HIGHLY disturbing story that you see through flashbacks. It seems that when he was a boy, a nasty little sociopathic teen bashed his testicles until they were completely destroyed...just for kicks! As a result, Jacky has spent years injecting himself with testosterone. The steroids and his anger about his childhood have made him a very disturbed man. At the same time, there is another plot involving the car used for a murder and its tires. There also is an old friend of Jacky's who owes him...big time. How these all come together is just something you'll have to see for yourself in this complex film.
While I can respect the work the filmmakers did in making this film, overall it was not exactly an enjoyable film nor is it one I'd heartily endorse. It is well made and interesting but also very dark and difficult.
It is NOT a film for kids or those who don't have a high tolerance for such material. So, think twice before you give this one a viewing. Frankly, it made me cringe at times and I have a rather high tolerance.
"Bullhead" is about folks who are criminals--thieves, killers and violent sociopaths. The film focuses in particular on Jacky. While he is a violent brute, why he is so violent is an interesting but HIGHLY disturbing story that you see through flashbacks. It seems that when he was a boy, a nasty little sociopathic teen bashed his testicles until they were completely destroyed...just for kicks! As a result, Jacky has spent years injecting himself with testosterone. The steroids and his anger about his childhood have made him a very disturbed man. At the same time, there is another plot involving the car used for a murder and its tires. There also is an old friend of Jacky's who owes him...big time. How these all come together is just something you'll have to see for yourself in this complex film.
While I can respect the work the filmmakers did in making this film, overall it was not exactly an enjoyable film nor is it one I'd heartily endorse. It is well made and interesting but also very dark and difficult.