Bully

Not much nuance to the plot, and a pretty basic execution, but it was still an enjoyable diversion if you like underdog movies. The characters were likable, and the ending sufficiently satisfying. Again, no cinematic masterpiece, but a simple, fun movie.

Simple B film made for young teens who are not very experienced or evolved. If you want to not think, suspend reality, and like to see the little guy get his due then it's a fun little film. I watched it when I wasn't looking for something not to heavy and I enjoyed it. But don't have any expectations.

In "Bully", a punk and his gang enjoy making life miserable for the weaker kids...in particularly, the pudgy and out of shape Jimmy. However, it goes way beyond this...the bully is also trying to extort money. Either Jimmy pays, or he gets beaten.

After one nasty encounter with the bully, an older man, 'Action' Jackson* (Ron Canada) sees Jimmy getting his butt whipped. In response, he offers to introduce him to Manny (Danny Trejo)...a guy who runs a boxing gym. Now, perhaps, Jimmy will feel confident and be able to stand up for himself.

While I enjoyed seeing this film (hey, who doesn't mind seeing bullies get their butts kicked?), the film seems to downplay or ignore one major issue....this IS criminal behavior. The bully is trying to extort money from Jimmy and I am surprised no one called the cops because of this. You can (and should) get jail time for this.

This film far better than a lot of the reviews I read.....were we watching the same film? The acting wasn't bad...and Trejo and Canada were great. There is a lot of cursing, while might bother some parents, but I actually think it's a pretty good film for teens.

*This name might sound familiar...it's the title of a 1988 action film starring Carl Weathers.

From the title itself, you have to know that it's about bullies...well, you are right....LOL

back to the review, the story was simple, the acting was alright, Danny Trejo and Ron Canada joking is what made me laugh in this movie....

if you just want to relax., this is a good movie to watch.

7/10 for me...

story is simple, the acting was average and I like how the movie ended....it's good to see that Jimmy has "diverse" friends....

Acting is terrible. Lines over delivered, and forced. How did Trejo end up in this loser? He must have thought it was a feel good, message, movie. Or he needed some money, by doing this low budget, single camera movie.