"Buster" is a good low budget film, possessing some fine acting by its lead and supporting cast. It's totally unpredictable, which makes it that much more entertaining as a result. The main character is not very likable, and is unique in his appearance and behavior in general.
The film doesn't have a traditional narrative structure of three standard acts; the characters lack a driving element, but I guess a story like this isn't meant to have such a thing. It all depends on audience's open-mindedness and patience as to how much they'll want to sit through. Me, I wasn't bothered all that much.
The photography reminded me of Darren Aronofsky's "Pi" from ten years ago, and I have to say that sound design was very impressive (something not very common in low budget features). Also, for a feature at 65 minutes in length, "Buster" is surprisingly short, and I liked the ending much better than I thought I would.
The film doesn't have a traditional narrative structure of three standard acts; the characters lack a driving element, but I guess a story like this isn't meant to have such a thing. It all depends on audience's open-mindedness and patience as to how much they'll want to sit through. Me, I wasn't bothered all that much.
The photography reminded me of Darren Aronofsky's "Pi" from ten years ago, and I have to say that sound design was very impressive (something not very common in low budget features). Also, for a feature at 65 minutes in length, "Buster" is surprisingly short, and I liked the ending much better than I thought I would.
