Red Rocket (2021)
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Finding himself down and out in Los Angeles, ex porn star Mikey Saber decides to crawl back to his hometown of Texas City, Texas, where his estranged wife and mother-in-law are living. Just as this dysfunctional family seems to be making things work, Mikey meets a young woman named Strawberry working the cash register at a local doughnut shop.
Review:
This film’s about an *ssh*le who eventually gets what he deserves. However, this *ssh*le has a very eccentric and hilarious personality.
I enjoyed this film. It was very creative, fresh, and a fun theatre experience. However there were a few moments that felt unnecessary and didn’t serve any purpose.
The technical aspects of the film were beautifully done. Amazing cinematography and amazing editing and audio work that embellished the comedic moments equally as much as the suspenseful ones. Even the more sexual moments carried a sense of humor because of the editing that put those scenes together.
However, despite the technical moments, story moments that seemed crucial at the time of viewing became obsolete and unnecessary. There were a few times where I questioned why something that had a lot of buildup never went anywhere in the future.
At the same time, there were story elements implemented that were blatantly intended to make the viewer uncomfortable. However, in making me uncomfortable, they also led to me not liking the characters especially in the more intimate moments where I should’ve been rooting for them.
Pretty nice film overall, but the little elements made it drag and feel incomplete.
Director: Sean Baker
Actors: Bree Elrod, Brittany Rodriguez, Ethan Darbone, Marlon Lambert, Shih-Ching Tsou, Simon Rex, Suzanna Son
Country: United States
Release: 2021