Dark British comedy blends animation and live action styles
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“The Bunny and the Bull” is a whimsical tragedy about the life of a shut-in as he has flashbacks of his life before isolation.
The movie flashes back and forth between Stephen, played by Edward Hogg, in present reclusive state back to a crazy time in his life when he backpacked across Europe with his crazy, polar opposite friend Bunny, played by Simon Farnaby.
As they travel along, misadventure ensues. In their travels they come across the charming and delightfully potty mouthed Eloisa, played by Veronica Echegui, who professes they simply must head to her home country of Spain for her town’s riotous, carnal fiesta.
The reserved Stephen would all but object, however, both he and Bunny are vying for the pretty seniorita’s affections.
The movies takes a dramatic turn for the worst when Bunny takes a legendary matador’s suit and gambles it off.
The movie is very surreal as backdrops are stylized and little objects throughout the apartment come to life as Stephen recalls the fateful journey.
Half of the movie is animated, while the actors are very real. The story is sweet and hilarious as the crazy and thrill-seeking Bunny pushes Stephen far outside his comfort zone.
Echegui is a standout. Her performance demands you fall in love with her, just as her two traveling companions fall for her. She’s a ball of energy.
“The Bunny and the Bull” is chock full of dark, British humor. It’s a well crafted story showing just how opposites can bring out the best in each other.
However, there is also a dark side to that dynamic. As their love for Eloisa leads to one getting her, the other is left in the dust, though she teases both of them endlessly.
The characters are well developed, and their awkward dynamic is charming.
Bunny makes you cringe at his risky business ways, just as conservative Stephen does. The effects and animated scenery are wonderful.
Especially when the titular character faces a bull. The scene is electrifying, as Bunny must fight the bull to reclaim the suit, and Stephen attempts to stop him.
“The Bunny and the Bull” is a great bromance film to watch with friends.