Bad Boy Buddy
Dir: Rolf de Heer
1993
*****
Bad Boy Buddy is like Being There without the beauty and The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser but with depravity. It's certainly more Josef Fritzl than Forrest Gump. Though, for all its depravity, disgustingly brutal, awkward and uncomfortable viewing, Bad Boy Buddy is absolutely brilliant. Never has a better argument against corruption been made and nothing is safe; Religion, education, government, fashion.. It is all held responsible for societies problems. Buddy actually represents us all, everything is turned on its head but he is actually just like the rest of us. This leads to more uncomfortable viewing in a way but it is quick, witty, raw and has a fantastic Exploitation (or Ozploitation) style, making it a cult classic but also one that warrants discussion. The ending is quite touching too I thought, so it's worth reminding yourself, manure may stink but it does aid the growth of the rose. I thought it was a great film.