Poor White Trash

2000 "Crime pays... just not enough"
Poor White Trash
4.9| 1h26m| R| en| More Info
Released: 01 December 2000 Released
Producted By: Kingsize Entertainment
Country: United States of America
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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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trashgang I came across this flick due Danielle Harris being in it. This flick is filed under comedy and crime so i thought I gave it a try. The story is simple. Two boys getting in trouble will be sent to college but they do need the money. The mother hasn't got any so it's time to rob a fast food joint. It intended to be funny but I didn't laugh at any moment. Even as it do has stupid moments actually to be funny, for me it never worked. On the other hand there's the crime too, that part was low too, it's really about the comedy. Here and there, like with the safe, we do have a bit of slapstick situations. But overall, this wasn't my thing. Maybe teenagers will have a big laughter recognising the situations but for me this was exactly what the last word says in the title.Gore 0/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 1/5 Story 2/5 Comedy 0,5/5
Woodyanders Desperate white trash matriarch Linda Bronco (marvlously played with lip-smacking relish by Sean Young) resorts to criminal means so she can raise enough money for her son Mike (a likable portrayal by Tony Denman) to go to college. Linda joins forces with Mike and his dim-witted pal Lennie (delightfully essayed with supremely idiotic aplomb by Jacob Tierney) to embark an inept crime spree that only manages to compound the severity of their problems instead of solve them. Writer/director Michael Addis ably milks the hysterically broad humor for maximum belly laughs; the gut-busting profane dialogue, constant squabbling amongst the outrageous redneck characters, and the gloriously tacky evocation of the sordid trailer park world they reside in all add up to one extremely funny and enjoyable, if less than subtle and sophisticated, comedic romp. Moreover, the game cast tackle the wacky material with delicious go-for-it zest: William Devane has a ball as shrewd and corrupt no-count lawyer Ron Lake (who has a very impressive beer can art display in his garden!), the always enticing Jamie Pressly struts her sizzling hot sexy stuff once again as Ron's faithless and calculating trophy babe tramp wife Sandy, Jason London likewise excels as the bumbling Brian Ross, and M. Emmet Walsh makes the most out of his minor part as the hard-nosed Judge Pike. The swift pace and right-on rocking soundtrack keep things hopping throughout. Both Peter Kawalski's slick cinematography and the lively harmonic score by Tree Adams are up to par. An absolute hoot.
joesmith40 This movie is one of my favorite redneck movies, and I can say that because I was raised in the south and had relatives that really acted as trashy as some of the people in this movie:) In all seriousness, this movie is fun from beginning to end. It's nothing but a bunch of pure white trash, and if you don't know what that is, this might be a good movie to get started on. The biggest attraction of this movie is Jamie Pressly's high-caliber performance (it may be unfortunate for her own reputation that she fits into white trash roles so well--take Ringmaster, My Name is Earl, etc.--but it's certainly entertaining for the audience). You'll get no redeeming moral qualities from this movie, no great message, no uplifting spirit, but you'll laugh your ass off!
gt2g 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!