Review of Cry-Baby (1990) by Stefanie R — 28 Apr 2010

A really funny and bizarre take on the whole Greaser/Jock social clash of the fifties. The fact that John Waters doesnâ??t take this as far as his other films makes it even more odd. You keep expecting something dirty and vile to pop out, but itâ??s really contained.

However, you really get the sense of this overall joke on the time period that never is revealed in the film. As a musical itâ??s extremely impressive and likable, which is not usually the reaction I have to the genre.

Johnny Depp is obviously the standout, but the rest of the cast really supports him well. The visuals are great and itâ??s just an all around fun and sarcastic experience.