Johnny Deep took the part in 'Cry-Baby' after finishing the TV series '21 Jump Street'. He decided to do it to get away from the reputation of a teenage idol and to be recognized as a real actor. We all know today that he is, indeed, a great and real actor, but back in 1990 it seems like he did the wrong choice.
The basic premise of this movie is to spoof those teenage musicals there are set in the 1950's. That's why the plot looks a lot like 'Grease' - rebel teenager falls in love with a 'square' girl. Using this extremely, possibly because they wanted, cliché plot this movie tries really hard to make funny jokes, but it just can't. I only laughed because how bad it was, because it isn't really funny. The whole movie I was with my hand in my face due to my indignation. One particular really weird thing is that in the middle of the movie, they decided to turn into a musical - and were able to provide the audience with the worst musical numbers I've ever seen.
The acting here is, literally a joke. I know it was on purpose, but they try too much to seem forced, and it gets more ridiculous than spoof funny. John Waters also does a horrible job directing. The rest is all ridiculous, in every single aspect.
But it's not all bad. There are a few really funny moments, like the scene of the orphanage and the court scene, but these moments are rare. In most part, this movie doesn't accomplished what they tried to - be a funny spoof. And I also can't believe that Jim Abrahams is involved with this. I already putted a reminder on my desk - Never to watch a John Waters' picture again.
2,5/10, but I round up to a 3 because I'm (really) nice.
The basic premise of this movie is to spoof those teenage musicals there are set in the 1950's. That's why the plot looks a lot like 'Grease' - rebel teenager falls in love with a 'square' girl. Using this extremely, possibly because they wanted, cliché plot this movie tries really hard to make funny jokes, but it just can't. I only laughed because how bad it was, because it isn't really funny. The whole movie I was with my hand in my face due to my indignation. One particular really weird thing is that in the middle of the movie, they decided to turn into a musical - and were able to provide the audience with the worst musical numbers I've ever seen.
The acting here is, literally a joke. I know it was on purpose, but they try too much to seem forced, and it gets more ridiculous than spoof funny. John Waters also does a horrible job directing. The rest is all ridiculous, in every single aspect.
But it's not all bad. There are a few really funny moments, like the scene of the orphanage and the court scene, but these moments are rare. In most part, this movie doesn't accomplished what they tried to - be a funny spoof. And I also can't believe that Jim Abrahams is involved with this. I already putted a reminder on my desk - Never to watch a John Waters' picture again.
2,5/10, but I round up to a 3 because I'm (really) nice.