44/10
Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and her father Bug, who raises them alone in a squat in north Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time to devote to them. Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.. Barry Keoghan dropped out of Gladiator II (2024) to star in this film instead.. Edited in Fontaines D.C.: Bug (2024). Too RealWritten by Grian Chatten, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Tom Coll and Carlos O’ConnellPerformed by Fontaines D.C.. This is an excellent coming-of-age story, reminiscent of “Wild Diamond”; but, in my opinion, executed even better. We follow the life of Bailey, a 12-year-old girl living in the poor areas of the United Kingdom. From the beginning, it is clear that Bailey perceives the world differently from those around her. Nature, animals, and especially birds, symbolize freedom and ease, a feeling that is vividly manifested. Bailey meets Bird, a character who embodies the person she aspires to become. Initially, she mocks Bird, but eventually her ridicule turns to admiration. Bailey faces numerous challenges, and Bird subtly guides her towards resolution. Some questions remain unanswered, but to me, the specific answers are unimportant. Bailey’s journey and growth are what really matters.
