Brigsby Bear reviewed by Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode reviews Brigsby Bear. A man raised in isolation, with only videotapes of Brigsby Bear Adventures to entertain and educate him, finds himself stuggling to understand his place in the world when he finally leaves home.
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[@WAAAAAAAAAAAY]

I liked this. Didn't know that much about it - thought the premise was interesting. Was pleasantly surprised by how sweet and funny the tone was. It felt unique in that it wasn't cynical or mean-spirited. All the people in it were oddly decent - which you don't see in a lot of mainstream movies - particularly American comedies where everyone's a loud asshole for the most part.

[@megamoviez]

This is in my top 20 of the year so far. I was pleasantly surprised by this film.

[@pwarner184]

Saw this on an Odeon Unseen showing. Going in blind is the best way to experience this one. One of my favs from the year.

[@dstrachan990]

I enjoyed this a lot more than Kermode it seems. One of the year's best for me

[@blindtruth4614]

This is a very enjoyable film actually, shame that Mark did not like it more but I had a good time with it.

[@rossthompson1657]

Enjoyed this but couldn't help thinking of the Brendan Fraser "classic" Blast From The Past.

[@caricatureparty]

I think it's interesting that it takes on nostalgia in a way that recognizes it as propaganda, but doesn't then vilify it.

[@Luvie1980]

Mark hamill is making a big comeback

[@rightattheunicorn]

lucky ive seen all the mention referenced cause Mark explains this films by spoiling Room, Dogtooth and then by spoiling Brigsby Bear, something the trailer actually managed not to do. Love ya Mark, but surely you know better by now

[@Ulysses6806]

Love these but Simon always looks so bored...😊

[@cowetascore8476]

I'll save you time. One of the more original movies over the past 6-7 years when movies could be original. Worth a watch.

[@Luvie1980]

Mayo knows C+C music factory? Good on him.

[@JT883]

There were moments when I laughed so hard...and yet it wasn't exactly a comedy. I loved it.

[@kemprowland5136]

Someone got the thumbnail wrong...;)

[@samosa4034]

I happened to watch Mark's review of Swiss Army Man today and they had the exact same conversation about Songs that make you go hmm

[@jonathanbray2382]

bad boy bubby ,anyone

[@oscarmorland3788]

Seems good, i should check it out some time

[@godfreemorals]

Quirksome?

[@niksiever3135]

It’s such a sweet movie, I loved it.

[@redmangoose182]

Loved this movie