Bug isn't a conventional thriller/horror movie. Although the trailer
of this movie does give you that idea. However this film can be conceived as creepy and scary. But more on a psychological level. The less you know about the
plot the better. The suspense doesn't come directly from the plot. Because there is not much happening. Most of the events occur in
one place. And we don't actually get to see a lot. (Since this movie is
based on a play this makes a lot of sense.) It is through the actors that we
experience everything. From the moment we get introduced to Michael
Shannon you know that he is somewhat troubled. And you don't actually
believe one word he says. But because of Ashley Judd you do begin to
doubt whether he is telling the truth or not. Judd seems a strong person at
the beginning. Somehow she does get pulled in by his paranoia. Her fear
looks so real and convincing that it is hilarious and frightening at
the same time. Through her we actually do get to believe the ridiculous
conspiracy theories that are told. It is Judd that hooks you in the
story. We are witness to change in her character. The strong
independent woman becomes a scared and vulnerable person. Because of
her excellent performance the viewer will care for her. We don't want
her to get hurt or be aware that something is wrong with her. Although
it is pretty obvious at one point. There are no real twists or turns in
the movie so if you had hope of getting those then you will be very disappointed. The suspense is powerful at times because of the actors. And
you do want to find out what is going on. The conclusion however doesn't
give a real explanation. If you watch closely to what the main
characters are eating and drinking than it will become clear what is
going on. The way Bug is set up however does offer more ways to
interpret the story and in my humble opinion makes this worth a watch at least once or twice.
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Review Bug (2006): Tour de force from Ashley Judd
genre: thriller, horror, drama
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