‘Chaotic’ movie that’s ‘Trainspotting meets The Bear’ | Films | Entertainment
Bunny is said to be a hidden indie gem (Image: Vertical)
A film hailed by viewers as the ‘most entertaining’ and comparable to Pulp Fiction has quietly arrived on Netflix.
The independent production Bunny debuted at the South by Southwest festival last year.
Following a limited theatrical run across America from November, it likely escaped the attention of most British cinema-goers.
Fortunately, the film is now more accessible than ever, having recently joined Netflix‘s rotating catalogue. Those who’ve stumbled upon it are already celebrating it as an undiscovered treasure.
According to its synopsis, the film follows Bunny, a streetwise hustler working a quick job when everything goes sideways fast. Thrown into a fight for his life, he turns to his best friend Dino for help.
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The narrative unfolds across one chaotic, sweltering summer day and night within their East Village tenement, as the pair conspire with an assortment of quirky neighbours to conceal a corpse. With the NYPD closing in, pandemonium erupts as time runs out and temperatures soar.
Bunny’s sole objective remains straightforward: make it through the night without arrest or death.
Bunny has accumulated just over a dozen published critiques but has nonetheless achieved a respectable 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes. One critic characterised the picture as “chaotic, charming, and full of heart.”
The independent film is touted as a nostalgic nod for those who relished the stoner comedies prevalent in the early 2000s, reports the Mirror.
It follows one chaotic day and night in the lives of New Yorkers (Image: Vertical)
It’s reported that the filmmakers commandeered an authentic apartment block to serve as the movie’s backdrop.
One critic wrote: “You feel the hustle of Bunny in every frame. Alive, exciting, funny, and original, Bunny is gem not to be overlooked.”
Another review encouraged audiences: “Bunny is ultimately more of an immersive experience than a film, allowing viewers to feel what it’s like to live in one of those dimly lit, overpacked walk-ups where strange odours always linger in the air and there’s no such thing as a peaceful night.”
Numerous cinema enthusiasts echo these endorsements. One individual even declared: “One of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen in a long time. Insanely quirky characters. Many thumbs up.”
Another viewer proclaimed: “Easily the best one and a half hours I have spent in 2025. I watch tons and tons of movies all the time. This movie is the best I’ve seen since Pulp Fiction. Extremely interesting yet very believable. Excellent acting and excellent production. Very realistic. I’d recommend watching it to anyone and will be opening the door to my friends and family. Never a dull minute, definitely worth your time.”
One viewer responded: “Bunny is a fast movie that’s tightly packed in close quarters. The script is so dense it feels nearly as claustrophobic as the narrow apartment complex it bounces around in. It was fun, charming, and always engaging – like a mix of Trainspotting and The Bear. Overall a great movie to sit down with and before you know it it’s over.”
Bunny is streaming on Netflix.
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