Buzzard

Name: Buzzard
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: March 6, 2015
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 77

2015

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Oscilloscope Pictures | Release Date: March 6, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: Paranoia forces small-time scam artist Marty to flee his hometown and hide out in Detroit. With nothing but a pocket full of bogus checks, his Power Glove, and a bad temper, the horror metal slacker lashes out.

Director: Joel Potrykus

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 97 min

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IndieWire Eric Kohn

Mar 3, 2015

Buzzard is among the first great American satires of the 21st century, its scathing indictment of capitalism delivered as a prolonged, disorienting punchline. Read full review

The Playlist Gabe Toro

Apr 1, 2014

Buzzard is a quiet, introspective film, but it trumps all generic blockbusters in that it very much is a roller coaster ride, one that thrills, upsets, and makes one queasy, all in surprising ways. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Mar 5, 2015

With its casual deadpan attitude, Buzzard offers a nightmare portrait of arrested development and anomie for the age of inequality. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Mar 4, 2015

As Marty continues to run scams, the laughs continue unabated, but the dread only deepens, because we realize he’s a creature of need, capable of anything but empathy. And he’s been pushed to the precipice. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Mar 6, 2015

Under Potrykus’ clever direction and with a striking performance from Joshua Burge, Marty goes from quirky to desperate to dangerous gradually and effectively. He’s not a character to be taken lightly, or quickly forgotten. Read full review

Elise Nakhnikian

Mar 16, 2014

This is a study of a man who's hard to like, harder to dismiss, and impossible to pigeonhole. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Mar 3, 2015

Think of Marty as an R-rated Napoleon Dynamite — foul-mouthed, irritating, irritable, self-absorbed and clueless. He’s also a bit dangerous, the personification of the bird that gives his filmed story its title — Buzzard. Read full review

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Fem_Sweatpants

Sep 17, 2015

I found Buzzard super enjoyable. Marty Jackitansky is a truly unforgettable character and his transformation throughout the film from "incompetent scamster" to something much worse was really affecting. The film has an off-kilter feel to it that may put some people off but I think most ofI found Buzzard super enjoyable. Marty Jackitansky is a truly unforgettable character and his transformation throughout the film from "incompetent scamster" to something much worse was really affecting. The film has an off-kilter feel to it that may put some people off but I think most of the awkwardness in the film is intentional.

If for nothing else, the musical choices in this movie (mostly hip hop and metal) make the movie an interesting one that sticks to your memory.… Expand

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annapatrix

Sep 21, 2015

I really liked it. A little bit of everything in a production, comedy, drama and action.

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evanbando

Mar 10, 2015

A total waste of time. It's not an anti-corporate screed. It's not a funny office slacker movie. And as for the paranoia, it is lame lame lame. A joke. When was this movie actually made? A Freddie Krueger prop? The slacker himself has zero personality or humor. He's a dud, a fake SteveA total waste of time. It's not an anti-corporate screed. It's not a funny office slacker movie. And as for the paranoia, it is lame lame lame. A joke. When was this movie actually made? A Freddie Krueger prop? The slacker himself has zero personality or humor. He's a dud, a fake Steve Buscemi wanna be. His office sidekick might as well be a stapler or a hole punch. He contributes that much to an already drearily dull story. Did I say story? Just kidding. Unless watching someone for five movie minutes eat a plate of spaghetti is enough plot for you. And don't worry. There's plenty of movie time watching both drips play a video game. Novel, right? Am I being harsh? Go ahead. See it. Then you tell me.… Expand

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