Duck Butter

This film really is how Sergio talks about it at the start: 10 years in 24 hours. It was very frustrating because it was so realistic. Very raw and difficult to watch, but definitely worth the suffering.

Duck Butter tells a story of two struggling artists (sigh, I know) that flee from their troubles into an intense relationship. The good part is that both Alia Shawkat and Laia Costa deliver amazing performances as reserved Naima and dramatic Sergio, respectively. The bad part is that the story elements are rather trite and the plot doesn't lead anywhere. Overall, it seems like a waste of talent. At best, Duck Butter is a movie to be enjoyed for the ride rather than the destination.

My father watched this movie and actually called me to say that I should watch it immediately. My father is 68 years old and I'm 20 and bisexual. Duck Butter is just raw, so much like real life. Laia Costa is amazing (AGAIN), the tears and the singing, she's incredible. Also, Alia Shawkat she's always worth it, isn't she? The movie deserves a better rating!

This movie could be compared to Blue is the Warmest Color but this is way better. It does include some of the same things as that movie but this movie actually makes you feel something and in a way it's relatable to any relationship or how we should go about our love life. I also love how raw this movie is like this felt like I was right there in that moment. Great movie. Alia Shawkat you've really outdone yourself and I hope you continue making movies.

Here's the thing. Queer movies tend to speak to a culture, and are not there just for the sake of being made.

Duck Butter has a lot of potential because it's raw, down to the name. It's real, it's sweaty, it's disgusting and that's the fun of it. It portrays sweat blood and tears, and sort of reminds me of what I think is its French gay counterpart, the movie "Sauvages". In other words, you wouldn't get them unless you've lived the intensity they convey.

So for once, or I would say for a rare occasion, we got a movie that is about lesbianism that is not made for the male gaze. It's relatable, and it's natural.