Synopsis
A young cattle farmer is approached by an unscrupulous veterinarian to make a shady deal with a notorious beef trader.
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Cast
- Matthias SchoenaertsJacky Vanmarsenille
- Jeroen PercevalDiederik Maes
- Jeanne DandoyLucia Schepers
- Barbara SarafianEva Forrestier
- Tibo VandenborreAntony De Greef
- Frank LammersSam Raymond
- Sam LouwyckMarc Dekuyper
- Erico SalamoneChristian Fillippini
- Philip Grand'HenriDavid Fillippini
- Kris CuppensJean Vanmarsenille
Recommendations
- 91
The A.V. Club
Bullhead is well-plotted, with a powerful ending, but its most brutal scene comes early, explaining why for Schoenaerts, life has been one long wince. - 90
The Hollywood Reporter
The actor literally takes the metaphors of his bull-headed character to the limits and is never less than believable or mesmerizing. - 80
Boxoffice Magazine
An impressively dark and well-crafted crime tale about, of all things, cattle farming and "the hormone mafia underworld." - 78
Austin Chronicle
A persistent narrative thread that pits Flemish-speaking Belgians against French-speaking Belgians will whiz past most American viewers, but hopefully not distract from its overall impact because this movie grabs the bull by the horns and takes viewers on a surprising ride. - 75
Observer
I can tell you only that this is a film unlike anything I've seen before-harrowing, haunting and sordid. Be forewarned, it is not for the squeamish. But take a chance and you will be rewarded with a work of nightmarish force that is unforgettable. - 70
Variety
Though the story is told and edited in a way that too often obscures rather than enhances its central tragedy, much is compensated by a career-defining, powerfully physical lead perf by Matthias Schoenaerts and ace lensing by local widescreen wiz Nicolas Karakatsanis. - 60
Time Out
Every time the narrative's underworld schnooks and low-level lowlifes edge their way out of the periphery, a sense of snorting impatience takes over. This is Jacky's story, and when he's grabbing Bullhead by the horns, you don't want him to let go. - 60
New York Daily News
Schoenaerts capably handles a difficult role that's equal parts pathetic, repulsive and heartbreaking. But you'll need a strong will to spend your time with such a tragically hopeless character.
