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BUG / William Friedkin (2007)

June 3rd, 2007 by Scott Marks

William Friedkin’s BUG (2007)

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Bug (2006)

Directed by: William Friedkin

Written by: Tracy Letts

Cast: Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Lynn Collins, Brian F. O’Byrne, Harry Connick Jr.

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Running Time: 102 min.

Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Rating: ★★★½☆

Before critics had a chance to squash Bug, Lion’s Gate seemed to make up our minds by refusing to hold a press screening.

Normally this would be an example of a studio, disappointed with its final cut, falling on its sword. No so with Bug. The film had a miniscule promotional budget and was only screened in ten markets.

If anyone needs a comeback it’s director William Friedkin who hasn’t hit artistic or commercial paydirt since the early 70s. Never one to praise The Exorcist’s cheap thrills, Bug is the only sign of intelligent life Friedkin’s shown since picking up his Oscar® for The French Connection.

All Agnes White (professional victim Ashley Judd) has in her life is misery. When not waiting tables, she suffers alone in her shabby Oklahoma motel room living on pot and booze.

Even a routine visit to the grocery store proves traumatic for Agnes. One shot, an empty shopping cart parked next to a gumball machine, and a baby crying on the soundtrack informs us of her loss.
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