BULLFIGHTER

Cinemavixion Review

Rune Bendixen's 2000 film "Bullfighter" presents a gritty, existential journey set against a harsh landscape, both literal and metaphorical. The narrative follows Jack, a drifter whose quiet fascination with the spectacle of bullfighting is violently disrupted when he is framed for the accidental death of a crime lord's daughter. This accusation plunges him into a desperate fight for survival against a relentless wave of assassins. Olivier Martinez, in the lead role, embodies the haunted wanderer, a man caught in circumstances far beyond his control. The film's strength lies in its atmospheric portrayal of Jack's flight, where each strange town and eccentric ally serves to deepen the sense of isolation and peril. While the external data notes a particularly low IMDb rating, the film's thematic exploration of fate, innocence, and the struggle against overwhelming odds offers a compelling, albeit bleak, cinematic experience. The supporting cast, including Michelle Forbes and Michael Parks, adds depth to Jack's surreal odyssey, making "Bullfighter" a noteworthy, if challenging, entry in the genre.