"Simon Rex is perfectly cast as the fast-talking, delusional Mikey. It’s a hilarious and deeply uncomfortable watch."
The film follows (Simon Rex), a washed-up adult film star who returns to his small hometown in Texas. Broke and unwelcome, he charms his way back into the lives of his estranged wife and mother-in-law while plotting a "comeback" that involves grooming a local teenage girl he meets at a donut shop. Highlights from Reviews
: Sean Baker continues his streak of "empathetic but unsentimental" portraits of people living on the margins of society, similar to his work in The Florida Project and Tangerine .
While there isn't a specific individual review for that exact file release string, Red Rocket (2021), directed by Sean Baker and starring Simon Rex, has received widespread critical acclaim. Critical Reception
Reviewers often highlight how the film makes you root for a character who is objectively a "bad guy" through sheer charisma.
: Critics note the film successfully balances dark comedy with a cringe-inducing look at narcissism and exploitation. Community Perspectives
Critics generally praise the film for its raw energy and Simon Rex’s "career-best" performance. It holds a high rating on major review platforms: : 90% (Certified Fresh) Metacritic : 76/100 (Generally Favorable) Plot Summary