Comedy

Brigsby Bear

ComedyDrama

After being freed from his life in an underground bunker, a man sets out to make a movie of the only TV show he has ever known.

Year

2017

Duration

1h 37m

IMDb

7.3

Trailer

Cast

Dave McCary

Director

Kyle Mooney

James

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Spencer

Matt Walsh

Greg Pope

Michaela Watkins

Louise Pope

Claire Danes

Emily

Ryan Simpkins

Aubrey Pope

Greg Kinnear

Detective Vogel

Mark Hamill

Ted

Alexa Demie

Merideth

Beck Bennett

Deputy Bander

CC

Chance Crimin

Logan

Jane Adams

April

Kate Lyn Sheil

Arielle Smiles

Andy Samberg

Eric

JA

James Anthony Green

Police Officer

Kim Fischer

Female Reporter

KC

Kelly Chapman

News Anchor

Nicholas Rutherford

Excited Man

Kevin Costello

Writer

Kyle Mooney

Writer

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Loubn & Salma 🤱Nov 22, 2022

Brigsby Bear is one of the most creative and original movies I've seen. The performance by Kyle Mooney was great and it didn't feel like some SNL sketch kind of acting and story. It's also great to note that the supporting cast in this movie is also good not only for their acting but also purpose and relativity.

صــفــاء🦋🤍Nov 22, 2022

I went into this without knowing anything about it, and I think you should do the same, its a really weird movie that could have gone completely wrong if it would have fallen into the wrong hands, but the people behind this really wanted to tell this peculiar story. Its pretty enjoyable, very original, well made, with likable characters and really good performances. It could have been really dumb and obnoxious but almost every aspect of it its done carefully so it doesn't fall into the same trap many irritating movies fall with these subjects and ideas. It dragged a little bit towards the middle and its somewhat predictable but none of that ruins the movie as a whole. An interesting movie about passion and nostalgia, and how it could affect your life in a huge way. Like John Waters said "Without obsession, life is nothing."

HarlowNov 22, 2022

Starts off a bit weird/sad then gets to be one of the most joyful and inspirational pieces of art in film. A very well written and adorable story, even written by the main actor (Kyle Mooney) James Pope, about how he's basically obsessed with Brigsby Bear and wants to make a movie about it, which is lovely. Purely delightful cult almost family flick! Also this is my 240th review which is awesome!

Mégane proNov 22, 2022

I soooo wanted to like "Brigsby Bear." I saw it after coming off a string of depressing, bleak movies about people being nasty and mean to one another, and a film with a big heart full of decent characters all wanting to just do the right thing was appealing. But the screenplay for this movie is just lousy, and the film overall simply does not work because of it. I think the film is meant to strike a satirical tone, kind of a "Napoleon Dynamite" vibe, but it's not confident enough in itself to do it well. It makes a joke out of a dark premise (a child is abducted as a baby and raised by his kidnappers until he's reunited with his birth parents a good 25 years later), which could work under the right circumstances. But it so doggedly avoids dealing with any of the emotional or even just procedural collateral that would come with such a story in its interest to make everything happen easily and neatly. It's like a college student wrote a term paper about a subject he knows nothing about and didn't feel like researching. Greg Kinnear and Mark Hammill are the most recognizable faces that show up in this one. I would add Jane Adams to the list, but she's in a teensy-tiny part of the movie at the very beginning and is never seen again. I know she's not necessarily a major star, but she's a recognizable enough actress that one wonders if there are additional scenes of her that were left on the cutting room floor. Grade: C+

Olley JackNov 22, 2022

To avoid long reviews i thought to share a rating of what i think the most important pillars of a film which will help you to decide if you would like to watch or not. Story: 7/10 (Weird story, needs imagination) Script: 6/10 (lines are fine and matching the story) Directing: 7/10 (Well done for a small project) Acting: 6/10 (Nothing outstanding) Story Build up: (Started very good, a bit slow sometimes) Spirit: 7/10 (There is a nice spirit in the film as simple as it is) Innovation: 8/10 (not many will think of such a story) Characters: 7/10 (the characters are interesting enough) -If you liked "Moonrise Kingdom" or "Swiss Army Man" you may like this one. Thanks

EL~~♥️💫Nov 22, 2022

'Brigsby Bear' is a dark story told with a light touch. Though much of the material covered is upsetting, it never does more than dip a toe into these waters. A handful of dark jokes are delivered with an "aww shucks" charm that seems bashful about presenting anything too deep. It's more comfortable frolicking with the amusing awkward humor and writing a love letter to quirky creativity. Without spoiling anything, the plot is a bit difficult to outline. A young man named James (Kyle Mooney) has lived a life of isolation. He knows very little about social cues, popular culture and virtually all common knowledge. One thing he knows everything about is his favorite show (and the only show he has ever seen), Brigsby Bear. What James doesn't realize is that the show was made only for him, to teach him lessons and to manipulate him. No one else has ever seen it. When it abruptly ends, James wants to make a movie and give his beloved characters the ending they deserve. James's adaption into a world unfamiliar to him makes for a messy situation, especially for his family. No one knows how to handle it. They all want what is best for James, but none of them are sure what that is. His family tries to impose their interests onto James instead of taking an interest in what he likes. His new friends understand him better, or at least, they make a better effort to do so. Through these interactions, we see how special James is and how he doesn't need to change just so he can fit in with everyone else. There's a heartfelt message here about acceptance and pursuing passions, even if not everyone understands them. At times, the story features extremely dark jokes, pushing boundaries. It takes a tremendously upsetting situation and inserts jokes that create such a paradox that my body physically struggled to laugh. I'm not sure what that means. It seems like an indication that the combination didn't quite work. The joke didn't quite land, and the heavy material is left only partially explored. The film struggles with nuance in the more challenging moments. It's a little hesitant or reluctant to dig deep and make the circumstances hard on the characters. It softens the edges and makes things too easy and too light and too dumbed down. Certain bits of dialogue spell out too much, as if the filmmakers weren't sure enough of their visual storytelling to leave certain elements unsaid. The story arcs felt a bit underwritten and unearned. A moment of growth in a character simply happens because it's supposed to-we're not shown sufficient reason for it to occur. Despite the flaws, this is a charming film. I only point out the imperfections because I see great potential. This could have been a classic. Instead, it's merely a likable and unique comedy that will surely have its supporters (I'm one of them). Perhaps Kyle Mooney's next film will ascend to the level of a classic.