Bullet Head (2017)

About Bullet Head

Bullet Head is a 2017 American-Bulgarian crime thriller film written and directed by Paul Solet. The movie dives into the lives of a trio of criminals who find themselves trapped in a warehouse with a vicious attack dog. The core of the plot revolves around these characters as they reminisce about their past and contemplate their futures while struggling to stay alive. The suspense mixed with the interplay of past and present narration makes it a thought-provoking thriller.

Making / Production

Written and Directed by Paul Solet, the movie is a well-balanced mix of suspense, thrill, and action. The film was shot in Bulgaria, a co-production between the USA and Bulgaria. It was produced by Milos Djukelic and Yariv Lerner, along with David Gardner and Victor Shapiro as executive producers. The cinematography was handled by Zoran Popovic, known for his remarkable work in action genre.

Actors

• Antonio Banderas as Blue - Portrayed the veteran criminal with raw authenticity, giving depth to his gritty character.
• John Malkovich as Walker - Played the role of the elder statesman and strategic professional thief.
• Adrien Brody as Stacy - Captured the complexities of a criminal with a softer side, delivering an emotional performance.
• Rory Culkin as Gage - Provided a memorable performance as the timid and vulnerable thief.
• Ori Pfeffer as The Handler - Played the antagonist with ruthless cruelty.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was shot in Bulgaria despite its setting being generic and not specified in the plot.
• The dog in the movie was extremely well-trained and all the scenes involving the dog are carefully choreographed.
• This film marked a departure for Paul Solet from his previous works, leaning more towards a hybrid of crime and horror genres.
• John Malkovich and Antonio Banderas previously worked together in the 1995 film "The Convent".

Awards

Despite its unique storyline and exceptional performances, Bullet Head did not receive any major awards.

Queries

• "Dogs understand impermanence." - Blue (Antonio Banderas)
• "We're all gonna die, and it's just a question of when." - Stacy (Adrien Brody)
• "No one gets out alive." - Walker (John Malkovich)

Music, Soundtrack

• "Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato" composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was featured in the movie.
• Austin Wintory, known for his innovative and diverse composing, has crafted the suspenseful and striking score for the film.