Review of Chuck & Buck

I get the feeling that movie critics and self-proclaimed cultural elite equate a small budget and unease with artistic merit. This movie was an exercise in how uncomfortable the audience could be made to feel.

I'll grant it a couple of positive points to give myself a little credibility here. There was some very good acting. The dialogue was believable. I'll spare going into detail, as you can read about that in a favorable review.

Now on to specific rants. This movie seemed like it lasted a week. Normally, I like a nice long movie I can sink my teeth into, but this one wouldn't end. Whenever I thought I could make it because it was almost over, it stubbornly evaded resolution. It felt like I was watching two bad movies. The plot hinted at a significant revalation that fizzled into nothing. The actual climax was unbelievable and inconsistent for the characters.

Everyone else on this site (and in critic-land) seems to be giving this movie a favorable review. Please bear in mind that out of several people I know who saw this movie, only one would disagree that this movie is in the running for worst of the year.

Beware.