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Bug (Special Edition) (2007)

Ashley Judd , Michael Shannon , William Friedkin  |  PG-13 |  DVD
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (194 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr., Lynn Collins, Brian F. O'Byrne
  • Directors: William Friedkin
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: September 25, 2007
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (194 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000T5O48K
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,427 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Bug (Special Edition)" on IMDb

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William (The Exorcist, The French Connection) Friedkin directed this harrowing portrait of slow-boiling paranoia about a lonely waitress (Ashley Judd) whose world spirals out of control after meeting a charismatic but damaged drifter (Michael Shannon). Said drifter fills the gulf of loneliness that has swallowed Agnes (Judd) whole as she struggles to stay afloat in a backwater desert town; gradually, Shannon reveals that his stint as a soldier in the Middle East has left him infested with microscopic bugs that he believes are part of a government conspiracy. The force of his conviction (combined with the horrific physical self-abuse he endures) slowly persuade Agnes that she, too, is infested, and the pair undergo a gruesome mental and physical meltdown. Based on the theatrical production by Tracey Letts (who also wrote the screenplay), Bug has a hard time escaping its stage origins (much of the action takes place in one dingy motel room), but Friedkin ramps up the intensity to near uncomfortable levels, and Judd and Shannon (recreating his performances in the New York and London productions) are more than up to the challenge. Their fearless turns are well-matched by Harry Connick, Jr., as Agnes' creepy ex-husband and Brian F. O'Byrne as a medic who may or may not be part of Shannon's shadowy government cabal. Viewers should be forewarned that the violence is intense and often bloody; those that find insects unsettling should avoid at all costs. -- Paul Gaita

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A lonely waitress with a tragic past, Agnes (Judd) rooms in a run-down motel, living in fear of her abusive, recently paroled ex-husband (Connick Jr.). But when Agnes begins a tentative romance with Peter (Shannon), an eccentric, nervous drifter, she starts to feel hopeful again - until the first bugs arrive...

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A shattering of the soul February 8, 2010
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First off, totally exterminate any preconceived notions of the extreme horror you might be accustomed to. Bug is more of an alarming psychological journey into the human mind, an intense exploration of a broken soul. It's closer to the films Beautiful Mind and Conspiracy Theory than something like Aliens or The Fly. Director William Freidkin opens the crazy door and dares you to step inside.

The acting and character development in this movie is outstanding. Ashley Judd gives the performance of her lifetime as Agnes, an emotionally battered waitress who is hanging on by a thread. She has a trainwreck of a past, from her abusive ex-husband to her missing child.

She meets a mysterious loner named Peter, and he might offer a hand toward gaining some mental stability. Or he might push them both over the edge. We quickly realize it's most likely the latter, as this romance doesn't take long to unravel. Peter is a war veteran, and claims to be the victim of some extreme government experimentations. His military leaders apparently planted "bugs" under his skin. This may or may not be true, but one thing is for sure--his inner demons are about to come crawling out.

Freidkin unleashes a totally original and riveting psychological drama. The symptoms of this story frantically spread and feed off your mind in frightening fashion. A psychotically sick tale that plagues you with themes of loneliness, desperation, and mental instability. Plus it lightly touches on notions of government control and the devastating effects of war. Such a great film, one that might come off as ridiculous to some as it blazes an unfamiliar path. But for open-minded movie watchers ready to be challenged, this is must-see stuff.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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***CONTAINS SPOILERS***

Based directly on the stage play by the same name, BUG will most certainly get under your skin. Although thriller in nature, horror fans should be warned that there are no supernatural or superhuman elements in the story. Looking at the DVD cover, one gets the impression that it might be a spin-off of something along the lines of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, but Bug couldn't be further from it. No mutant grasshoppers. No aligning of planets that results in bloodthirsty arachnids.

Stage play actor Michael Shannon reprises his role on the silver screen as drifter Peter who falls for lonely waitress Agnes played by Ashley Judd. Agnes is damaged goods to begin with; a woman who's lost her only child to a kidnapping and drowns herself in liquor and cocaine. And when she meets Peter, she believes she may have found someone to connect with other than her abusive ex-husband Jerry (Harry Connick Jr., The Iron Giant). But Peter brings with him his own unique brand of psychological luggage. A battered U.S. veteran who possibly was exposed to torture, Peter begins showing cracks in his psyche soon after their first romantic encounter. He claims that bugs are in the room with them. Then the bugs are in him. Then in her. Then everywhere and involving everyone. The paranoia reaches a crescendo that culminates in the death of someone trying to help Peter and Agnes, and the eventual destruction of everything around them.

First let's be clear what we're talking about here. There are no bugs. We, the audience, don't see a single flea.
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25 of 30 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "Bug" will get under your skin. October 8, 2007
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William Friedkin returns with a vengeance in this highly disturbing tale of mental illness, self-mutilation, depravity, and isolation.

The story is deceptively simple in that Ashley Judd, who still looks beautiful no matter how sickly she's made up, plays an isolated, abused and tortured woman who has a history for making awful decisions and eventually makes one too many when she hooks up with a paranoid stranger who is at first shy, tender, and compassionate, but quickly becomes as domineering as Judd's criminal ex-husband who is very well played by Harry Connick, Jr. As I said, this is a deceptively simple tale, because nothing is as it seems in this incredibly violent and disturbing film.

Things very quickly spiral out of control with both Judd's character and the mysterious stranger believing that the government has arranged their relationship in order to produce some super bugs. This, ironically, appeals to Judd's character who has been seeking, in her own way, some relevance in a world that has ignored her pain. It oddly gives her a sense of importance and a reason to hate those around her who have either pointed a judgmental finger at her for literally losing her son (which could happen to anyone) or have done little to help her out of her miserable life (even though she created some of her own misery).

Judd's character is both an in-depth, evolving character and a stereotype of a crack-smoking waitress with no ambition in life other than to wallow in self-pity, hang with the wrong crowd and then wonder why her life is so screwed up. This is a tragically multi-layered character and performance.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Simply Horrible
I saw this movie based on some of the great reviews by others from supposedly reputable review sites but lo and behold they are full of it. Read more
Published 3 days ago by sisharp
4.0 out of 5 stars Ms Judd's performance
Ms Judd's performance was excellent as always as was the supporting casts. The story was a bit contrived but held my attention well. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Sea Dawg
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great movie
You either get it or you don't. If you have ever known someone with mental health problems this will touch home. The director did an outstanding job.
Published 20 days ago by Gene
5.0 out of 5 stars misunderstood
I love this movie for Ashley Judd's acting. She portrays a simple, broken, lonely and vulnerable woman. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anthony kim
4.0 out of 5 stars Bug
Great movie. Ashley Judd is an awesome actress every movie she plays is great. I love to watch her movies.
Published 1 month ago by Candiekaine
1.0 out of 5 stars I never thought I would watch a movie this terrible.
This movie sucked. It made no sense. It reminds me of when I sit around with my sister and talk about conspiracies that make no sense.
Published 1 month ago by Alejandrina Cabrera
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Movie
I realize this probably was one of her early movies, but this thing is terrible. Shows what people will do to get started in movies I guess.
Published 2 months ago by Billy C. Morris
2.0 out of 5 stars meh
Wasn't my thing. Seemed like it could be good if you're in the right frame of mind. Intrigued? Might be worth it.
Published 2 months ago by Real User
3.0 out of 5 stars DISTURBING
Ashley gives a great performance as usual. The lead male was weak. The story line is disturbing. Not something I would recommend with children around and I wouldn't recommend... Read more
Published 2 months ago by oldshopper
1.0 out of 5 stars WORST MOVIE EVER MADE P E R I O D!!!!
Who in a person's right mind would even want to make this film? When i first saw the trailer i thought it was like an Alien movie BOY WAS I WRONG!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Danny E. Owens J.R.
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