Big Bully Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

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😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A writer gets relentlessly tormented by Tom Arnold, proving that some grudges last longer than a bad perm.

🍿 Big Bully: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Childhood Trauma

David Leary, as a young boy, is relentlessly tormented by the bully Rosco “Fang” Bigger. The bullying culminates in an incident involving a stolen “moon rock,” leading David to report Fang to the authorities. This act significantly alters Fang’s life trajectory and causes David to relocate, aiming to escape his tormentor. The opening sets up a dynamic of power and resentment that shapes the protagonists’ future encounters.

Returning Home

Years later, David Leary, now a writer and divorced father, returns to his hometown with his son, Ben. He accepts a teaching position at the local school, hoping for a fresh start. This return marks the re-emergence of past conflicts as David discovers that Rosco “Fang” Bigger is also working at the school as a shop teacher. The stage is set for a collision of their adult lives, reigniting old rivalries.

Re-Emergence of the Bully

Despite the passage of time, Fang’s bullying behavior resurfaces, and David finds himself once again a target of his tormentor. Their interactions escalate, impacting David’s personal and professional life. The film explores the challenges of confronting past traumas and the difficulty of escaping deeply ingrained patterns of behavior. Subplots involve their sons and romantic relationships adding to the tension.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• David Leary (Rick Moranis): A writer who returns to his hometown and must confront his childhood bully, reigniting past traumas.
• Rosco Bigger – Fang (Tom Arnold): The former bully who relishes the opportunity to torment David Leary once again.
• Victoria (Julianne Phillips): A romantic interest for David, whose presence is complicated by the resurfacing of Fang.
• Ben (Blake Bashoff): David’s son, who exhibits bullying behavior of his own, mirroring his father’s past.
• Kirby (Cody McMains): Rosco’s son who becomes a target of bullying, creating a parallel dynamic to the adult characters.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Roscoe “Fang” Bigger: “You were my friend and you betrayed me!” – Fang expresses his hurt after David reports him for stealing the moon rock as children.
• David Leary: “You thought we were friends? You beat me up, you humiliated me, I’m 35 years old and I still have nightmares about the fourth grade! That’s not what friends do for eachother, a friend is supposed to make you feel good about yourself!” – David finally confronts Fang about the years of torment he endured, explaining the impact of bullying.
• Roscoe “Fang” Bigger: “Really? Then you’re the best friend I ever had!” – Fang responds in a humorous, tone-deaf way, failing to grasp the gravity of David’s feelings.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $15,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $2,042,530
• Worldwide Gross: $2,042,530

💥 Big Bully Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, I’ll admit it, ‘Big Bully’ is a guilty pleasure. It’s not high art, but there’s something strangely comforting about seeing Rick Moranis getting chased around by Tom Arnold. The scenes where they’re both acting like overgrown children in a school are ridiculous, but that’s part of the charm. I laughed, I cringed, and I secretly enjoyed every minute of it. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, maybe it’s the absurdity, but this movie always manages to bring a smile to my face.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold”
  • “Viewers interested in comedies about childhood”
  • “Those seeking a light-hearted take on the theme of bullying”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Mild violence”
  • “Bullying themes”
  • “Suggestive humor”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “While Moranis does an acceptable job playing the wimpy character as usual, Tom Arnold’s dialogue is quite funny and has the right chemistry. This movie is more suited to the small screen than the big screen. Watch it if it’s on TV late at night… and then go to bed.
• IMDb: “It totally baffles me how anyone can give this film 5/10, let alone 10/10. Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold should, and are obviously ashamed of being in this horrible movie, that some one mentioned, ‘goes nowhere’. Overall, an awful movie. Bad script, bad direction and bad acting. I give this 1/10.

Audience Reactions

Some found this a pure garbage while others call this movie as a classic with genius storyline.: Viewers are splitted in half some claim that is a terrible movie and Rick’s worst movie ever while some thinks it is a nice movie.

Overall Consensus: Big Bully divides audiences, with some finding it hilarious and nostalgic, while others consider it a poorly executed and depressing comedy.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.”
• “Justin Jon Ross, who plays young David, also played young Danny O’Shea in Little Giants. This movie has Don Knotts who was in The Apple Dumpling Gang.”
• “Big Bully had a budget of $15 million but grossed just over $2 million at the box office.”

🖥️ How to Watch Big Bully?

Big Bully is currently available for purchase or rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies. Check your local listings for cable on-demand options. As streaming availability can change, it’s best to verify current options on these platforms directly.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Big Bully, you might like these similar films:

• Billy Madison (1995): Features an immature adult reliving school days with comedic results.
• Little Giants (1994): Features Justin Jon Ross (Young David) as Danny O’Shea.
• Problem Child (1990): Shares a similar tone of juvenile antics and over-the-top humor.
• Grown Ups (2010): A group of childhood friends reunites as adults.

🛒 Big Bully Related Products

• Big Bully [VHS]: Relive the 90s with this classic VHS tape. Own a piece of cinema history with the original format of ‘Big Bully’.
• Rick Moranis Film Collection: A bundle of Rick Moranis’ greatest movies, including classics like Spaceballs and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, for endless laughter.
• Tom Arnold: ‘True Lies’ Autographed Photo: A rare signed photograph of Tom Arnold from his memorable role in ‘True Lies’.
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🎧 Soundtrack

Big Bully features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Wooly Bully” – performed by Michael Ian Elias, Jeff Stillman and Paul Stillman

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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