The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.[1] It was announced that same month that Bruiser was the first narrative feature film to be acquired by Onyx Collective.[2] It was released by Hulu in the United States on February 24, 2023.[3]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10.[4]Metacritic gave the film a weighted average score of 81 out of 100 based on 10 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]
Peter Debruge of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Insightful and universal in so many ways, Warren's first feature is a confident if sometimes oblique coming-of-age story from an important new voice..."[6] Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter also gave the film a positive review, calling it "A mellow and compelling spin on a familiar story."[7] Alex Saveliev of Film Threat rated the film a 9 out of 10 and wrote, "Warren's film may leave you bruised, but don't let that stop you from seeking it out."[8]
^Goldrich, Robert (September 30, 2022). "Director Miles Warren Reflects On "Bruiser," Breakthrough Deal With Disney's Onyx Collective". Shoot. Retrieved December 6, 2022. The short film resonated with audiences and critics, ultimately yielding the opportunity to create a feature of the same title, which made its world premiere earlier this month in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival.
