BUG (2006)

[The Burgomaster]

It's really hard to talk about this movie without mentioning *spoilers*, but I will try.

First of all, it was adapted from a stage play, so most of the movie takes place in a small motel room.

Ashley Judd plays Aggie, a bar waitress living in a broken down motel in Oklahoma.  Jerry, Her violent ex-husband, played by Harry Connick, Jr., is released from prison and plans to stay with her for a few days against her wishes.  Meanwhile, Aggie's friend introduces her to Peter, a mysterious stranger played by Michael Shannon.  Soon, Aggie and the stranger begin a love affair.

As the story progresses, we learn that Aggie's son was abducted from a supermarket when he was 6 years old.  In addition, Peter claims that he was the subject of secret government experiments and is on the run.  He claims the military implanted aphid-like bugs into his body and they are multiplying in his blood stream.





This is a sometimes intense, often disturbing movie about lonely, miserable, paranoid people.  It contains violent, bloody scenes (including self-mutilation).  The tone is a real bummer, so don't watch it if you are depressed . . . it will only make you worse.

The acting is excellent all the way around.  It was directed by William Friedkin, but it looks more like a David Lynch film. 

[BeyondTheGrave]

I enjoyed it when I saw in theaters but it is a bummer film. I can't this to often but I do recommend it to people.

[ds21]

Haven't seen it, but it really bothered my girlfriend, who was forced to watch it.  Thus, I sorta have bad feelings toward the movie.

[Torgo]

I hated this movie.  The performances are great but the movie is so repetitive that you've seen all it has to offer by the midway point.