20/34
Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere
Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and her father Bug, who raises them alone in a squat in north Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for them. Barry Keoghan dropped out of Gladiator II (2024) to star in this film instead.
Cut: Fontaines DC: Bug (2024)
This film breaks convention with its cinematography, with shaky, dynamic and fast-paced shots. It’s a stylistic choice I both loved and hated. The aspect ratio and filming format gave an aesthetic that perfectly suited the gritty, raw tone of the film.
, immerses herself in the culture the film depicts
The plot is a nostalgic montage of clips that weave love, hate, drama and conflict into Bailey’s story. The fusion of rock, ambient, UK hip-hop and indie is another standout element. I was captivated by the insight into Bailey’s life—how she lives, the people she meets, and the culture that shapes her world.
Still, it’s refreshing to see a story centered on flawed, raw characters
It’s so far removed from the average middle-class person’s experience that it feels authentic and intimate. At times, the narrative shifts between characters, leaving me unsure of the film’s focus. We’re used to seeing movies with beautiful people as the backdrop, but Bird embraces the messy and the ugly—and finds beauty in them.
The film leaves me with deeply personal, shared emotions and mixed feelings
While it may not resonate with everyone, its (symbolic) meaning is its true strength.
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