Bushwick

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Bushwick

Released Aug 25, 2017

1h 34m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Adventure

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76 Reviews

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When Lucy steps off the subway, she walks into an utter bloodbath on the streets of Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. Texas is attempting to secede from the Union, and militia forces have descended upon New York City to claim it as an East Coast base of operations and negotiation tool. Lucy takes shelter in Stupe's basement, a burly war veteran who reluctantly agrees to help her traverse the treacherous five-block stretch to reach her destination.

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Critics Consensus

Bushwick's sociopolitical subtext gives it more heft than the average action thriller, but those ideas are given short shrift in what amounts to a disappointing shoot-'em-up.

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Anthony Lane

New Yorker

The effects are scarcely special, and Bushwick locals will have many bones to pick, but somehow the movie gets to you, with its doomy political soothsaying.

Sep 4, 2017

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Simon Crook

Empire Magazine

Delivering knockout action and political punch, this blazing siren of a B movie imagines America at civil war with vicious force. Sequel, please.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 31, 2017

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

The film works as a hollow tale of "resistance", with less of a stake in the politics of collective action than in the visceral business of individual survival.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 27, 2017

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Kip Mooney

Fresh Fiction

Provides relentless thrills on a scale beyond its small budget. That's impressive, even if the finished product isn't.

Rated: C+

Aug 10, 2021

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Howard Gorman

NME (New Musical Express)

Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion use an immersive fly on the wall direction style to really heighten the audience's sensation of the anxiety, tension and ferocity of the home front war zone they created.

Jun 11, 2021

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Alex Flood

NME (New Musical Express)

Bautista is excellent and Lyle Vincent's clever camerawork means the battle scenes feel ultra-immersive.

May 18, 2021

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Steve J

Bushwick feels like a raw, unfiltered experience, and that’s part of its unique charm. It almost looks like the entire thing was shot on a cell phone, giving it this gritty, boots-on-the-ground feel that makes the chaos and tension hit even harder. That stripped-down approach really works in its favor—it doesn’t rely on flashy effects, but instead pulls you into the heart of the action, making you feel like you’re right there in the streets alongside the characters. Dave Bautista brings such a grounded, powerful performance, blending action-hero toughness with a surprising vulnerability. It’s like a 70s throwback with that low-budget, high-intensity vibe that makes it stand out from the crowd. The film’s rawness and Bautista’s presence give it a cool, DIY edge that’s hard to find in today’s polished action flicks. It’s a must-see for anyone craving something a little different.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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alan g

Why does Hokeywood keep casting Barrista. He can't act and it is painful to watch him flex and grunt.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/24

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GM M

Something different and the acting is great.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/23

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rtherapy60

The plot was confusing, the acting was horrendous, then the movie ended. The only thing I could make out of this mess was that Bushwick is supposed to be a tough neighborhood. 👎👎

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/23

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Uche P

Bushwick should have been a really amazing, but that was ruined by bad script writing and acting. The Lucy character is so annoying, it seems as though everything bad about the movie centers around her.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/15/23

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Klara S

Great story and simply amazing movie. 10/10!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/23

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Synopsis

When Lucy steps off the subway, she walks into an utter bloodbath on the streets of Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. Texas is attempting to secede from the Union, and militia forces have descended upon New York City to claim it as an East Coast base of operations and negotiation tool. Lucy takes shelter in Stupe's basement, a burly war veteran who reluctantly agrees to help her traverse the treacherous five-block stretch to reach her destination.

Director: Cary Murnion, Jonathan Milott
Producer: Adam Folk, Joseph Mensch, Nate Bolotin
Screenwriter: Nick Damici, Graham Reznick
Distributor: RLJ Entertainment
Production Co: XYZ Films, Bullet Pictures
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 34m

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