American Trash – Movie Review
Director: Robet LaSardo
Writer: Robert LaSardo, Adrian Milnes (Screenplay)
Cast
- Robert LaSardo (Arena Wars)
- Lorelei Linklater (Boyhood)
- Costas Mandylor (Bloodthirst)
- Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan)
- Gigi Gustin (The Retaliators)
Plot: A war veteran suffering from PTSD meets free-spirited environmentalist. They share secrets, explore Venice, CA, seeking happiness. However, unexpected event impacts their romance.
Runtime: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: American Trash starts when PTSD-suffering veteran Milles (LaSardo) meets free-spirited environmentalist Melissa (Linklater). They connect in a way they didn’t expect and find themselves getting involved in a romantic relationship. However, an unexpected event causes ripple effects in the lives of their loved ones.
Milles searches for answers, which tests his restraint while connecting to other like-minded souls. However, he finds his patience tested without getting any answers.
Verdict on American Trash
American Trash is a drama following two unlikely souls who find each other. They strike up a romance before tragedy hits. It follows one as they try to find peace and understanding as to what happens, testing their troubled mind along the way.
This drama shows us how people in life can have their peaceful journey interrupted. It shows how people find calm to get them through their troubled times and want to give back to the community around them. However, it shows that a troubled mind can consume someone and the unknown only makes things worse. There is a lot of contemplation occurring, which helps give us the feeling of reflection about one’s actions. Robert LaSarbo brings a much more sombre approach to his character and shows that his character’s mind is in overdrive.
Final Thoughts –American Trash is a wonderfully thoughtful & reflective movie.
