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AceZachRocksDec 12, 2021

A masterful film, about a manipulative but likeable **** leading to his eventual downfall and rise. It shows not only a funny and well paced beautiful looking film but shows us sort of the opposite of what occured to Howard Ratner in UncutA masterful film, about a manipulative but likeable **** leading to his eventual downfall and rise. It shows not only a funny and well paced beautiful looking film but shows us sort of the opposite of what occured to Howard Ratner in Uncut Gems while he had bad luck lots of times it seems to be on Mikey's side. I love the supporting cast a lot as well. Simon Should be Oscar Nominated and so should this screenplay and cinematography it's a gorgeous Simon Rex film but the buzz is no where near where Florida project was so this won't make it to award shows sadly but damn is it one of my new favorites. Thank You Sean and Simon. 10/10. These other reviewers just didn't get it trust me. If this trailer interested you I think you will love it.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 14, 2021

Of the 4 films I've seen from Sean Baker so far, I think this one is the weakest.
I could hardly call it a drawback, but after The Florida Project I was quite interested to see what he would do next.
The story of Red Rock has no artifice inOf the 4 films I've seen from Sean Baker so far, I think this one is the weakest.
I could hardly call it a drawback, but after The Florida Project I was quite interested to see what he would do next.

The story of Red Rock has no artifice in itself, let alone an unnecessary need for ambition. That's what I like about Baker's films. His style is gritty and perceptive. It's gritty and raw, and even as hilarious and implausible as this story is, it's still surprisingly focused.

You'd wonder how someone with Simon Rex's credits would end up starring in something like this, but the guy knows what he's doing because Baker was clearly looking for that.
He needed an actor like him who basically isn't doing anything different from what he's done before, but his comedy timing is perfect for the character.
He's a questionable **** especially because of his relationship with that very young girl, but he's a funny ****.

By the third act, the plot no longer really moves forward, but it doesn't collapse in on itself.
Having said that, it comes naturally to its conclusion, even if it doesn't really seem decisive, because after all, the journey was entertaining.… Expand

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DonStroganovFeb 11, 2022

Sexually appealing F*ing Masterwork!! This is what I expect relationships to be and so far life has been exactly this. Every relationship has it's lesson and thus the reason why this movie and relationships themselves are only for the strong.Sexually appealing F*ing Masterwork!! This is what I expect relationships to be and so far life has been exactly this. Every relationship has it's lesson and thus the reason why this movie and relationships themselves are only for the strong. Also the nuances of the characters in this movie are insane, it's so f*ing realistic. I recognize so much in myself, other people, for gods sake, the dog even. (poor neigbour guy)

My god some of these reviews almost stopped me from watching this, glad I did anyway. Sorry to say this people but disliking this is just because yer a **** boomer or you just didn't have the patience to catch the subtleties. This movie is definitely my second favorite movie now. After "Under the silver lake", good movie to watch after this one believe me. They both have that (im not sure if ill survive watching this movie till the end but im still gonna) factor!

btw this movie a 7.5 and the florida project a 9.2, is such nonsense, depends on what you like I guess. This movie rocks!!… Expand

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moviemitch96Dec 25, 2021

In this raunchy indie comedy, and directed by Sean Baker ('The Florida Project'), Simon Rex stars as Mikey Saber, a washed up porn star who returns to his small Texas hometown in hopes of getting by and starting anew. There, he encounters hisIn this raunchy indie comedy, and directed by Sean Baker ('The Florida Project'), Simon Rex stars as Mikey Saber, a washed up porn star who returns to his small Texas hometown in hopes of getting by and starting anew. There, he encounters his estranged wife, drug dealers, job-hiring difficulty, and a potential new romantic interest in a young 17-yr-old donut shop girl. Baker's the kind of director who specializes in what I like to refer to as "white-trash cinema", films that specialize in detailing the lives of the lower class and ghetto small towns and the poor sleazy people that live there. He did this with 'The Florida Project' as well, and he does it again here to somewhat amusing effect. The film starts off humorous and intriguing enough, but the further it goes on, the more trashy, sleazy, and all-around smutty and gratuitous it becomes to the point of no return. I couldn't have cared last about any of these hicks, and while Rex undeniably gives a confident, albeit rather cocky (no pun intended) lead performance, even he's near impossible to root for or sympathize with, causing trouble and BS everywhere he goes throughout the film from start to finish. And I'm sorry, but watching him try to groom a hardly legal 17-yr-old girl into a relationship with him and into the porn industry did not sit right with me at all! The story is wandering and aimless and just feels all-around pointless and like a whole lot of nothing by the time the credits rolled. Overall, it's a complete sleazeball of a film with zero redeemable characters and an excessively smutty story. No thanks!… Expand

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MetacriticOnurDec 28, 2021

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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ajacquesDec 29, 2021

This claims to be the non judgmental view of a predator. That’s literally just acting like being a pedophile is ok. This man is a piece of **** of the worst kind. I liked Simon Rex before. **** him. Let his career die like it has been.

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TVJerryDec 30, 2021

Director Sean Baker’s previous films are Tangerine and The Florida Project (my review), both of which have a gritty, guerilla feel and unique casts (many of whom are not actors). He continues his love of working (or in this case non-working)Director Sean Baker’s previous films are Tangerine and The Florida Project (my review), both of which have a gritty, guerilla feel and unique casts (many of whom are not actors). He continues his love of working (or in this case non-working) class people in low-rent situations. Simon Rex stars as an over-the-hill porn star who returns to his small hometown in Texas, where he tries to reconnect with the people he left behind. There are lots of loose, coarse interactions with a variety of sketchy types, but it’s Rex’s film. His manic character is both charming and dreadful (his roller coaster revelation is especially poignant). Newcomer Suzanna Son, as the sweet redhead Strawberry, is resplendent on the screen. While the pacing never drags, the film could have used some tightening, but the cavalcade of gritty characters, dominated by Rex’s portrayal, are what make the film worth watching. FYI, the title is slang for a dog’s erection, which is NOT explained in the movie, so I'll leave it to your imagination.… Expand