Bosko and Bruno: A chaotic trip that barely makes sense

Is it worth your time?

Honestly, it depends on how much you like watching people get into trouble for absolutely no reason. If you want a story that actually goes somewhere, you will probably hate this. But if you have a soft spot for grainy, old-fashioned slapstick, you might find a smile or two here. 🚂

The whole thing kicks off with a train escape that feels like it’s been edited by someone with a very short attention span. Bosko and Bruno are suddenly on a handcar, and the momentum is just... gone. It happens so fast that I had to double-check I didn't skip a scene.

The chicken incident

There is this bizarre detour where they try to snag a chicken. It fails, obviously. It’s a messy, frantic little sequence that feels like it belongs in something like Broma pesada. Why are they hungry? Do they even care about the chicken? The movie doesn't bother answering, and honestly, I don't think it cares either.

Then we get to the runaway boxcar. The physics are, well, nonexistent. It’s the kind of movement that makes you feel like you're watching a dream where nothing stays on the ground. You can almost see the wires pulling the thing along in your mind, even if they aren't there.

• The sound of the wheels is weirdly hypnotic.
• The facial expressions are pushed way too far, like everyone is constantly smelling something bad.
• There is a distinct lack of background extras. The world feels strangely empty.

It’s not as polished as The King of Kings, but that’s clearly not the point. It’s thin, it’s loud, and it ends right when it starts to get repetitive. I think I watched a chicken jump three times in a row. Or maybe I just imagined it because the loop was so weird. 🐔

The movie doesn't try to be anything other than a quick distraction. You watch it, you wonder why you watched it, and then you move on. Not everything needs to be a masterpiece, right?