Mike and Lenny are two buddies who dream of getting out of the trailer park. Out of desperation they resort to burglary as a means of financing Mike's college education. Their dream is jeopardized one summer day when their ploy to shoplift Near Beer begins a crime spree and a series of mishaps during which they are threatened with jail.
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I'm a huge fan of Jaime Pressly - so sue me -, and I bought this DVD for her. Biiig mistake. She's not in it that much, and the story itself and most of the characters are tacky and vulgar and stupid. No way this can be called a quality movie. I regret spending the five bucks on it.One thing is good, though: Sean Young. I never really liked her much, but I must say middle-age agrees with her. She was cool and sensitive and hotter than she's ever been, and I'm going to have to seek out some of her other movies from recent years.But I doubt I'll ever be watching this one again.3 out of 10.
Sure this was fun and it left me with ever-repeating question-why are such films rarities nowadays?The characters are really adorable,the plot is amusing,the actors' performances are exquisite!(still,if I had to single only one of them,that would be Jason London in his best comedic performance ever!)And the sight of the radiant Sean young with a rifle gun!!!(this reminded me of the similar hidden gem,starring Sean young(the must-see black comedy "hold me,thrill me,kill me")).I got the real kick out of this film but what I liked best is its tricky simplicity,hiding numerous sub-concepts such as a bunch of under-appreciated,wrongfully forsaken actors in leading roles!Such a shame that this movie shared their destiny!To conclude-try this one out,in not for anything else,then for a heart-warming pleasure of reminding yourself of how good a true B-movie can feel!
This movie is one of the funniest I have seen and I really expect it to rank up there with other cult classic films such as "Raising Arizona" and "Joe Dirt." One must review this movie with an understanding that it is not Shakespeare or some social drama. There's no false advertising here. It is a movie about poor white trash. The selection of actors could not be more fitting. William Devane was excellent as Ron Lake, a man who fancies himself as up-scale white trash, obviously from his choice of dwelling, the classic Airstream Travel Trailer; the true choice of trailer connoisseurs. Sean Young is pure poor white trash, playing the mother who wants her son to go on to things better than the trailer park, and is willing to go the extra mile, including committing armed robbery with him to ensure his success. Also, amongst this group, is the extremely attractive Jaime Pressly playing Sandy Lake. When I think of actresses who can play white trash there are three names that come to mind as the VERY BEST: Holly Hunter, Juliette Lewis, and Jamie Pressly. Ms. Pressly is one amongst talented company. Supporting these actors is M. Emmet Walsh, a superbly talented actor, whom I feel is often underrated.
This movie rules! I laughed alot. The main character's one-eyed celibate semi-pro wrestler dad is just too funny. Jaime Pressly plays the perfect trailer park girl. Jason London is hilarious as the local stud. All performances are dead on. Nothing to dislike. I wish more indies were this good.