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Cast: Vincent Gallo, Chloë Sevigny, Cheryl Tiegs
Director: Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo wrote, directed and starred in this slow moving story of a motorcycle racer Bud Clay who has lost his love, but constantly tries to replace the void with women he meets on the road. Only at the end of the movie do you find out what happens to Daisy his ex played by Chloe Sevigny. Like many art films this movie could have been shortened way down, very little happens in this movie to make you watch it on normal speed. The scenery on his trip is enjoyable, but is there any reason to spend time filming a guy filling his van up with gas? Little dialogue in this movie stacks up with the likes of Matt Damons art house film Gerry. The rest of the film shows Gallo in constant anguish until the end of the movie which is what started so much controversy and garnered any viewings of this film.

Many viewers may just fast forward through this movie to a graphic blow job scene by Chloe Sevigny. I haven’t seen this type of sex scene outside of a porno. I have to ask as a director at what point do you tell an actress in this intense scene we’d like it to be real no hidden camera angles so you’re going to actually blow your co star and oh yeah that’s me. Apparently this film did not hurt her chances as she moved on to HBO’s Big Love. This sound in this intimate scene is very muted so if you plan on understanding it turn the volume way up. What you find out is Daisy his one true love at a party passed out from drugs and alcohol and was raped by 2 guys at the party. Gallos character walks in on this and not knowing what to do leaves only at the end do we find out she dies from her mixing of drugs. Sorry if I gave out the ending, but you will most likely be watching the movie for the last 5 minutes.

And oh yes the title comes from a chocolate bunny Bud bought Daisy a long time ago.

Grade: D

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