Reviewers often highlight how the film makes you root for a character who is objectively a "bad guy" through sheer charisma.
: Often described as "electric" and "fearless," Rex brings a magnetic but loathsome energy to the role of a quintessential American hustler. subtitle Red.Rocket.2021.HDRip.XviD.DD5.1-EVORe...
: Sean Baker continues his streak of "empathetic but unsentimental" portraits of people living on the margins of society, similar to his work in The Florida Project and Tangerine . Reviewers often highlight how the film makes you
"Sean Baker has a gift for making the 'invisible' parts of America feel vibrant and cinematic. This is a gritty but beautiful movie." "Sean Baker has a gift for making the
: Critics note the film successfully balances dark comedy with a cringe-inducing look at narcissism and exploitation. Community Perspectives
"Simon Rex is perfectly cast as the fast-talking, delusional Mikey. It’s a hilarious and deeply uncomfortable watch."
The film follows (Simon Rex), a washed-up adult film star who returns to his small hometown in Texas. Broke and unwelcome, he charms his way back into the lives of his estranged wife and mother-in-law while plotting a "comeback" that involves grooming a local teenage girl he meets at a donut shop. Highlights from Reviews