Why so much hype?

The Worst Film Ever

Memorable, crazy movie

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Being a fan of the first "Freeway" with Reese Witherspoon, I wanted to check this out. Upon first viewing, I just wasn't sure. 'Trickbaby' is not a pretty film, and it took a while to adapt, but on second viewing, after the shock wore off, I could thoroughly enjoy "Confessions of A Trickbaby." Lyonne is f_ck%ng hilarious here, her performance is fearless; she is not afraid to be seen vomiting, or shoving food into her mouth, or to be just totally 'busted' on camera. This is the first thing I have seen her in and I am an instant fan. What a performance! Though the film is sleazy and ugly at times, I found myself sympathizing with Lyonnes character, 'White Girl/Crystal'. Her life has obviously been rough, and it has made her a tough, angry girl. She is thrown into prison, where she meets 'Cyclona', another girl whose life has been a rough road. A victim of all kinds of sick abuse, she is an insane serial killer who has visions of one 'Sister Gomez', Gallo's character, who she believes is the answer to all her problems. When the girls find 'Sister Gomez' they discover that this is not the case, in one of the most twisted and perverse endings i have seen in cinema. Technically, this is not as professionally-made as "Freeway", perhaps because it didn't have the financial backing of Oliver Stone. It is hard to imagine, but this cranks up the sleaze level compared to Freeway, which was a fairly twisted film. 'Trickbaby' is a lot darker than that first film, and deals with some more uncomfortable themes, and it is clearly not for all tastes. This is the kind of film that seems to get better after every viewing. I imagine that some day, this might become one of my favorites. I recommend "Confessions" to fans of "bad girl" cinema, and to those who are just tired of all the mainstream garbage coming out of Hollywood these days.

This movie shows Hansel and Gretle in a whole new picture... and no cottage made of candy will be found, even though it metaphorically shows! Its full of tasty scenes that make you wonder, though! I've never been in jail, and I am not completely off of the sane-train like these two girls are, but I'm sure that some of this can be considered realistic. Not the ending parts, where it gets out of control with the fairy tale essence; just use common sense to get what I mean. The only thing that I would change about this movie would be the beginning where she is tossing her chunks for half of my lifetime. Other than that, I am in love with this movie!

Freeway II, is just too weird to explain. I thought that while the movie was good, it was soooo weird! I completely agree with Joshua's comments, when he says it's disturbing but you have to keep watching it. Cyclona is probably the best character, but all the actors are good. This movie is definitely not for the weak-stomached, or hate watching disturbing films. It's surely a twisted mix of psychos, death, and just pure weirdness. Just go rent it and see for yourself.

So this movie was not very normal... who cares I really liked it. In a sick and twisted way it gives a cool notion of girl power and overcoming all of the screwed up aspects of your childhood. I think that is also says something very interesting about how times have changed...I mean if this is the modern day Hansel and Gretel then think about our world. There is a lot of shock value and dark humor but Natasha Lyonne is waaaayyy cool in this part as white girl. See it if only to note how time and materials for literature have changed.