Betsey Brown and Jack Dunphy in a scene from 'Assholes'

‘Assholes’ will leave you wondering… ‘What the hell did I just watch?’

Betsey Brown and Jack Dunphy in a scene from 'Assholes'
Betsey Brown and Jack Dunphy in a scene from ‘Assholes’

Assholes.

I mean, what the fuck?

This insanely bizarre comedy from writer/director Peter Vack is part arthouse piece, part John Waters-esque laugher, part “shock and awe”.

Its visuals pop with color and calm framing. The performances are grounded and natural. Things play out like some kind of Wes Anderson piece for the first 10 minutes or so.

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