Red Rocket
Director: Sean Baker
Actors: Simon Rex, Bree Elrod, Suzanna Son
PlotMikey Saber, a washed-up adult film actor, returns to his hometown in Texas after years in Los Angeles, hoping to reconnect with his estranged wife, Lexi, and mother-in-law, Lil. As Mikey tries to make amends, he struggles to find steady work due to his controversial past and resorts to hustling to make ends meet. Despite his dubious reputation, Mikey charms his way back into Lexi's life, convincing her to let him stay. However, his return disrupts the fragile stability they have established, and tensions rise as he tries to manipulate and charm his way back into the community. His smooth-talking ways often get him into tricky situations, as he tries to prove he remains relevant and plans a comeback into the adult film industry.
While wandering around town, Mikey becomes infatuated with a young woman named Strawberry, who works at a local donut shop. Seeing her as his ticket back to the industry, he begins grooming and influencing her with promises of fame and fortune. As Mikey develops a complex relationship with Strawberry, he juggles maintaining ties with Lexi and concealing his clandestine motives. The community around him grows divided in their opinions of Mikey; some see him as a returned troublemaker, while others are drawn to his charisma. As he dreams of reclaiming his former glory, his questionable decisions begin to unravel the lives of those around him, threatening to expose the duality of aspirations and deceptions in pursuit of a new beginning.
Writers: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch
Release Date: 24 Dec 2021
Runtime: 130 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Red Rocket shines with excellent performances, a fantastic script, and a stunning Texas backdrop; the Blu-ray offers solid audio and visual quality, plus engaging extras.
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