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Buddy Boy
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36 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 5 out of 10
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  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    75
    First-time writer-director Mark Hanlon creates a solidly trippy atmosphere.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    70
    Even the walls seem to be sweating something viscous and unpleasant.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    Such a compellingly repulsive freak show it's hard to pay attention to any serious concerns.
  4. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    42
    Be wary of any movie in which the hero is monosyllabic and a stutterer at the same time.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    40
    Production notes for Mark Hanlon's Buddy Boy describe it as "a dark and twisted exploration of faith, alienation and madness"--and is it ever!
  6. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    38
    First-time writer-director Mark Hanlon lands only glancing blows in this grim black comedy.
  7. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: John Patterson
    30
    A little bit "pi," a little bit "julien donkey-boy," a little bit "Eraserhead," Buddy Boy doesn't equal these, but offers bizarre pleasures of its own.
  8. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    25
    If you want pretentious and unsavory, check out Buddy Boy.
  9. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Amy Taubin
    20
    Mark Hanlon's ridiculous and repellent hash of "Repulsion" and "Psycho," with scenic elements of "Seven" thrown in for good measure.
  10. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Ernest Hardy
    10
    Lost its chance to be anything but an endurance test for the viewer.
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7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. CarrieW.
    7
    A tad overblown in the "emo teen" I must take myself too seriously category but intriguing nontheless in a sort of "Rosemary's Baby" or "The Tenant" sort of spooky. Got under my skin still and made me itch..though the dark quality was just a bit overdone.… Full Review »
  2. MichaelK.
    9
    Powerfully acted by the wonderful Gillien and Tyrell, this wickedly dark journey into madness makes you question just what goes on behind the doors and eyes of anyone you meet. This is not your typical suspense film and viewers should be warned that it will appeal most to film lovers who enjoy something outside the mainstream. Like a voyeur, the audiance is left without all the answers and left to reflect and come to one's own conclusions. Highly recommended!… Full Review »
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