There is quite an electric and fascinating new film in theaters directed by the incredibly talented Bryan Fuller, who gets to team up with Mads Mikkelsen again after their notorious three-season NBC show Hannibal was canceled a decade ago. Does anyone who doesn’t follow new films even know Dust Bunny exists? With several large production companies attached, and being a film aimed at mostly all ages, it seems to have just been dropped into theaters with no marketing behind it. Not every film needs a substantial marketing push, but it feels as if Dust Bunny could have attracted a decent audience, as it is a very fun time. For a kid or young teen, I could easily see this being something that sparks their imagination, as the film is an absolute beauty to watch.

Dust Bunny feels refreshing, making its low budget pop in the most vibrant ways possible. Every glamorous set our characters step into, along with each costume worn, makes it hard not to love everything being shown. Taking place in New York, the film is a mixture of magical fantasy, intertwined with the violent underbelly beneath it. Mads Mikkelsen, who is only known as Resident 5B, is a hitman facing his own personal problems and the mysterious claims of his ten-year-old neighbor, Aurora, played by Sophie Sloan. Together, these two are absolutely wonderful—constantly bouncing off each other with stubbornness yet drawn together by a situation unlike anything either of them has faced.

Their path of circumstances delivers some of the most fun any film has provided this year, from beginning to end. Within the limitations Fuller is working with, he brings this world to life and makes it feel truly magical, supported by an entertaining cast of characters who all seem encouraged to enjoy themselves. Although the script isn’t the strongest and begins to lose momentum in the second half, it never feels overbearing or filled with unnecessary fluff to the point you’re checking your watch, wondering how much bullshit is left. Another aspect that makes Dust Bunny so enjoyable is how closely it can feel to a Bong Joon-ho film—something like Mickey 17 in tone and spirit. Over-the-top characters and a story that is genuinely rare to come across, especially when executed this well. A large portion of people who can’t get enough of Bong Joon-ho’s work would likely walk out of Dust Bunny happy they saw it.

I was extremely surprised to learn this film has an R rating. The consensus seems to be tied to violence, although I’m still baffled as to what actually warrants the rating, and quite frankly, I’m stunned the studio didn’t fight back against it to launch a decent holiday marketing campaign. This could have easily been positioned as a family option that both adults and kids would enjoy.

Dust Bunny is an easy recommendation for almost anyone. It’s a safe film, but one that never feels dumbed down for regular audience members. There’s very little not to love, and although I’m not itching to rewatch it right away, I’m incredibly glad I got to experience it in theaters before it’s quickly swept away and forgotten.