pal05052003 Review of Bushwick

Bushwick (2017)

A former army veteran and a young lady team up to survive another day in Bushwick, New York

[7/10 · 5 October 2017]

I missed the first part of the movie, and got thrown in the middle of the action. Much like the characters played by Bautista, and Jane Snow, it was chaotic, and frenetic. The camera shots was nauseating at times, but manages to convey the sense of chaos and helplessness. It also narrows the perspective to first person, making the audience as clueless as the characters of what happens. It is almost like a snapshot of a real battle in which you follow Bautista and Snow throughout the movie. Honestly, this movie may not be a success due to its camera work, and unconventional style. It has several what the F... moments, which I will not spoil. However, Bautista actually performs well in this movie and carries the weight of the movie on his broad shoulders. Unlike other movies where he is given a few one-liners, or is limited to the comic relief as in the Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Bautista is able to display his acting range here. In fact, he could make a good dramatic actor if it were not for his imposing physique. I would say I actually enjoyed this movie because it provides a new take on action. The action is not glamorous, and all characters are interesting.