Review of Cry-Baby (1990) by Mikeychump — 04 Jun 2021
The best words to describe this film are corny, comedic, and classic. This is a John Waters film through and through, from the music selections, to the costumes, to the characters themselves. The movie itself isn't very long, and has what seems to be a basic plot.
A girl falls in love with a guy that she is "forbidden" to be with due to their different social upbringings. The thing that really shines about Cry-Baby is what the director chooses to include.
Whether it be the beginning scene where we first meet the two protagonists while they're receiving a vaccine in their school gym, or the decision to show rowdy and unruly teens and adults being taken to jail and divided by the police by their race, you become fully aware of the Baltimore that once existed for John Waters.
I would recommend this film to anyone familiar with the director, or anyone who loves campy movies that don't take themselves too seriously.
This review of Cry-Baby (1990) was written by Mikeychump on 04 Jun 2021.
Cry-Baby has generally received positive reviews.
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