Buddy Boy (1999)
Average Rating: 6/10
Reviews Counted: 8
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 3
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Critic Reviews: 3
Fresh: 1 | Rotten: 2
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In this bizarre drama that would seem to have "cult item" written all over it, Francis (Aidan Gillen) is a severely introverted young man with a speech impediment who shares a shabby apartment with his bedridden mother, Sal (Susan Tyrrell). Francis has developed certain voyeuristic tendencies which are satisfied through his job in a photo lab, where he helps process other people's snapshots all day. Soon Sal has a new boarder, a massive plumber named Vic (Mark Boone Junior), and Francis notices
Mar 24, 2000 Wide
Sep 27, 2005
Independent Pictures
Cast
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Aidan Gillen
Francis -
Emmanuelle Seigner
Gloria -
Susan Tyrrell
Sal -
Mark Boone Jr.
Vic -
Harry Groener
Father Gillespie -
Hector Elias
Mr.Salcedo -
Jon Huertas
Omar -
Richard Assad
Haroonian
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An odd and disturbing little film...
As a movie made up of interesting images and even a few ideas worth considering, it is recommended.
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