Review of Sonny (2002) by Greg B — 15 Jun 2012
Greatly underrated film, James Franco's best performance. The film is a mix of film noir, southern gothic and Midnight Cowboy. Blethyn's character is an honest portrayal of this type of personality in this disgusting, degrading profession.
James Franco shows the Brando and James Dean comparisons easily in this but it is not caricature. The film is a great character study and condemning of prostitution but it shows how society does not give you second chances easily and uses their own fake modesty while oblivious to their own hypocrisy.
This review of Sonny (2002) was written by Greg B on 15 Jun 2012.
Sonny has generally received mixed reviews.
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