Although John Waters, the director of Cry-Baby, has a reputation for shocking and disgusting scenes, I was surprised to find that CRY-BABY's plot is virtually identical to that of GREASE. Both are set in the 1950s. In both, a leather-jacketed high school bad boy and a square girl fall in love, and after numerous musical numbers it is the girl who has to have a make-over, looking and acting "bad" in order to keep the boy's love. John Waters goes a bit more over-the-top (in Grease, Rizzo only THINKS she's pregnant; in CRY-BABY, Ricki Lake's character has two out-of-wedlock children & is pregnant with a third). CRY-BABY also has a French kissing scene that is pretty gross, even if you like tongue. Both films have some stunt casting, a drag race, and memorable songs. If you like Grease, Cry-Baby is worth a look. A young Johnny Depp in the leading role is sizzling hot!Read full review
If you were in high school in the 50's, you'll love the music, dance, car and motorcycle moves.
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Wonderful John Waters film -- his first 'mainstream' movie. With a great cast, with Johnny Depp and a whole slew of iconic independent-film stars. Very entertaining, musical tribute -- and take-off -- of 50's juvenile delinquent films. Colorful and imaginative. Beautiful transfer.
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It's a good movie it was in good condition watched it with my 13 year old niece who had many many many questions about how they dressed and things LOL all in all I recommend others by this movie it is funny did I mention there's Johnny Depp so good
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Great movie love all the people that play in it
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