Gutterbug

This is a film that is going to stay with you for a long time. Although it does have some amaeteurish issues here and there sometimes with the sound and editing...overall it's a gut punch of a film that constantly surprises you with it's intensity. There are moments that will shock you out of your stupor. A true punk rock film. The performances of the parents unfortunately didn't match the central 3 but that can be forgiven. I highly recommend this if you're ready for it.

Kinda pretentious indie drama about depression, drug addiction, the struggle of trying to get by and trying to get home. It's a pretty compelling story, just a bit let down by some dodgy dialogue here and there and a few of the cast not pulling their weight. I enjoyed the last 30 minutes or so a lot, it gets pretty insane and intense. Not that the first hour was bad or anything...just kinda felt like it was walking a straight path for too long. Decent enough.

Very underrated on imdb. Solid acting throughout, and a seriously good story. The rest has been said by others better before me in the reviews. Highly recommended!

This is about as good as you get to a flashback to the Trainspotting glory, although T.S. was the ultimate realistic look at the junkie world Gutterbug has parts that make me question the raw authenticity it's attempting to achieve!

I found this underrated gem on Amazon yesterday and felt compelled to write a review. Not often do I find films that hit so close to home and this was one of them. Although excruciating to watch at times, it was an incredibly rewarding experience that serves as a much needed commentary on an underbelly most never see.

As someone who's been homeless, in jail, and committed to psych wards as a result of mental illness, many scenes felt painfully familiar. It felt like I was reliving traumatic experiences of my own throughout and at times I struggled to finish it. The acting was extremely realistic and really took you into the gritty and bleak world of the characters, which I know all to well.

I recommend this to anyone who has a family member that's been homeless and struggles with mental health/addiction, as it will give you a glimpse into the terrible roller coaster ride they go through. While many have compassion for people in these types of situations, far fewer really understand it.