Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Lollivan It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

jajmford-96202 Finding positive energy from negative in a chaotic world .great family movie one of the best films I think I've ever probably seen

hfarner As I began to watch this, I turned to my wife, about 10 minutes in, and said this reminds me of Lars and the Real Girl. This movie is different, original, well acted and directed. If you liked Lars and the Real Girl, you will like this. Surreal, makes you really think about the character and what he is going through and the others around him. Great cast.

markojulio Brigsby Bear is the sad but wonderful story of a man expressing his passion. Despite the doubt he receives from his family and others perceiving him as "weird". That doesn't stop James to continue pursuing what he loves.Right from the beginning, the movie assures you that it's unique with the introduction of some twists. I was hooked by the 30 minute mark and anticipated what was to come next. It was fascinating to watch James, a quirky and oddball character, get creative and work with his friends. This movie really is about coming together with your friends and creating something with heart in it. The ending demonstrated this beautifully. It also shows what it's like to be a film maker. Pouring all you have into what you love, and getting sick to your stomach worrying if others will actually like it. Another theme I feel the movie conveyed well was the idea of accepting someone for who they are. James' love for Brigsby had roots in a dark past, so it makes sense as to why his parents were resentful towards his feelings. However, they soon accept that Brigsby is a part of James, and they can't change that. James had imagination and dreams, something nobody could take away from him.This film pulls you win from the get go and takes you through a delightful story with a great ending. I was pleasantly surprised, as I went in with practically no idea of what I was in for. I recommend it to those who enjoy making movies or for those who just want to see a touching tale of expressing your creativity.

ThurstonHunger Cult films usually have an edge, one of weirdness or danger, maybe both. Rarely do they feel like they foster a hope in mankind, sure the Dude Abides, but Brigsby flourishes.I strongly agree with statements here saying the less you know the better, so I'll mark this review as a spoiler and hope folks stumbling across my profile here, just see this based on the rating. My twin teens and myself knew very little about this. In fact I watched about 15 minutes of it alone when my instincts were telling me to trust the film and have the boys join me in watching it.I'm glad they did, and they are as well (rare are the movies where neither one says, "how long have we been watching" which happens even on films they claim to love). But they were committed to this one, and my guess is most teens feel to some degree as estranged as Kyle Mooney's character does in this. Although that character James' story is beyond ludicrous, somehow the filmmakers manage to elicit authentic feelings and resonance from it.And it does with sex, drugs and some "dope as sh*t" mocking. But don't get hung up on that, focus instead on the family bonds. The old cliché of "Who are you and where did my son go" gets turned on its ear. Ultimately the message of creativity as a saving grace or guiding force, is good to hear at any age.My comment to my boys was be the Spencer to someone's James. That character was noble. In Mooney, I see a comic who is both fine with self-denigrating humor that he stays buoyant through and thus winds up as self-affirming. He's done that often in his SNL skits, and this is a promising step out of that box.