Trash (1999) Reviews

• Finally got the DVD

  HailSisto2003-07-14

  Wow. What a moving movie. You have to feel for these guys. Growing up poor is never easy, but growing up poor and unsupervised and unloved (as Sonny was) is recipe for disaster. I would say this is a definite "must see" but only if you are in the mood for some serious drama.

• A very moving film. Well done.

  palawney1999-11-13

  Trash reminded me of how I felt when I first saw "Stand by Me". For a first movie by this young man I was very impressed. The music was excellent. The locations and shots were excellent as well. It really gave you the feeling of what it must be like being poor "white trash" and wanting more out of your life than what is staring you in the face day after day. It is a sad comment on our society that people have been killed by "kids with rifles bigger than they are." I feel this issue was addressed admirably and shows the after effects on the friends of the victim. I missed the name of the actor that played Garrett. He was cute and I would like to see more of him. It was a gripping plot and a well executed movie. My best wishes to Mark G. and his future movies.

• Surprisingly Good.

  screamingfoot2004-06-05

  I only bought the dvd of Trash because I have a thing for Jaime Pressly. But this film turned out to be pretty damn good despite a few dubious plot issues. The lead actors were very good and I found myself getting caught up in the struggle of the two white trash small town buddies. Their angst was right there without hitting you over the head. In fact, the performances were all right on even from the minor players. Thankfully, this film wasn't too "Hollywood", but it seemed to veer into Movie of the Week territory a few times. The visual treatment was very good and captured the essence of the place and time.

• Trash is a potent coming of age drama

  unkle-sam-i-am2003-08-28

  You don't see a whole lot of serious films that tell the many tales of life in America's trailer parks, but Trash is one of them for the ages. This potent story should speak to all those who grew up in the south or 'the parks' anywhere for that matter. Some may argue that the film takes itself a little too seriously, but that's what good drama is all about. The pain and suffering, the love and laughter of growth and life. This edgy debut picture is worthy of an award-winning, NYU writer/director with excellent performances and awesome cinematography. Look for it on be a staple on network TV someday. If Galluzzo breaks, it's got independent classic written all over it.

• TRASH Is A Good Movie For Mature Teens

  cyberookie1999-12-01

  I liked this movie! The characters were believable and as the story unfolded, it made me realize that people can be victims of circumstance and that there is good in all people. I liked how it was filmed in Florida and that it wasn't your usual "Hollywood" happy ending type movie. There was a lot of swearing in the movie but nothing I haven't heard in school and if the language was cleaned up, I don't think it would have seemed as real. I have known people like those in the movie who's lives seemed so hopeless that they ended up in trouble. I thought the little black and white dog was adorable and I would like to see that cute puppy in more movies! So, if you are mature enough to handle the language and one little glimpse on nudity, I'd say GO SEE THIS MOVIE! I bet you will like it a lot!