The Satire of John Waters and the heartthrob power of Johnny Depp are an IRRESISTIBLE combination.
Regan Humphrey
It is 1954 when prim and proper high school senior Allison Vernon-Williams (Amy Locane) takes a liking to juvenile delinquent Cry Baby Walker (Johnny Depp). It’s a simple case of opposites attract, until their burgeoning love and lust incite a class war in their small suburban town. Allison is a square, Cry Baby is a drape, and their community wants to keep them that way.
REF SCORE: 42%
Soundtrack: 100%
Story: 70%
Writing: 80%
Diversity: 70%
Daring: 70%
Racism: PERVASIVE — 60%
Gender Bias: ABSENT — 0%
Homophobia: ABSENT — 0%
SUMMARY
An unofficial Grease (1978) spoof that tackles classicism and prejudice by means of satire and smoldering Johnny Depp. Surprising musical numbers punctuate this romp through suburban Baltimore.
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