Bellflower
Director: Evan Glodell
Actors: Evan Glodell, Tyler Dawson, Jessie Wiseman
PlotTwo friends, Woodrow and Aiden, are obsessed with preparing for the apocalypse and spend their time building flamethrowers and a custom car inspired by Mad Max. They live a carefree life, reveling in their shared love for destruction and survivalist fantasies. During this time, Woodrow meets Milly at a bar and a spontaneous and passionate relationship begins. She challenges his laid-back approach to life with her equally unorthodox and adventurous spirit. Woodrow and Milly embark on an impromptu, whirlwind road trip, growing closer but also exposing fissures in their relationship due to their impulsive behaviors and deep-seated emotional issues.
Woodrow returns home to find his life shifted dramatically, grappling with betrayal, heartbreak, and a spiral into chaos. The friendship between Woodrow and Aiden is tested as their dreams of an apocalyptic future start to clash with the harsh realities of their current lives. The intricacies of love, loyalty, and emotional turmoil gradually unspool, leading them down a darker and more violent path. The lines between their destructive fantasies and reality blur as they confront the fallout from their intense, intertwined relationships and personal failings, compelling them to face the consequences of their reckless ideals and actions.
Writers: Evan Glodell
Release Date: 21 Mar 2012
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Bellflower is a polarizing film; while its narrative captures raw heartache in an innovative format, it may alienate some with its unconventional character portrayals. Note, the video and audio quality on Blu-ray are commendable.
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