Mexican Bus Ride

About This Movie

Mexican Bus Ride, directed by Buñuel, is this wild mixture of comedy and drama that just pulls you into its absurdity. Oliverio’s journey, set against the backdrop of rural Mexico, becomes a kind of bizarre odyssey. The pacing feels like a rollercoaster, swinging between moments of genuine tension and the utterly ridiculous. The characters he meets on the bus—ah, they’re eccentric and oddly memorable, each adding to that surreal atmosphere Buñuel is known for. And the practical effects, well, they have that raw charm that you don’t often see nowadays. There’s this exploration of themes like existential dread and the absurdity of life that, while tinged with humor, also makes you think. It’s certainly a unique entry in Buñuel's filmography.

Absurd humor throughout · Strong character dynamics · Exploration of existential themes