25 August 2010

Bug

2007 • Director: William Friedkin
Drama • Rated R • 102 minutes
Lions Gate Films / Lions Gate
Color • Language: English
Starring Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon

Weird boy meets emotionally damaged girl. Her ex comes around and beats on her, but her problems multiply when she gets dragged into her new flame's world of paranoia. As a play where the imaginary could tease audiences it was probably riveting—as a film it's a tough sell. Rating: C+