It's hard to describe this movie to others in a way that would let them know if they want to watch it. This movie is not for everyone. But I thoroughly enjoyed it. It helps that I'm fascinated by sex work, different sexual orientations and non-traditional gender roles.
The trailer and positive reviews sold it as a glimpse into a lifestyle very different from most viewers'. On that, the movie completely delivered. We are taken to through the daily lives of two transsexual female prostitutes, but the movie isn't just about prostitution, transsexuality, or femininity. It's about friendships, relationships, and the shame of its characters.
The acting is superb, the visuals are beautiful (especially considering this was shot on a phone), the characters are very three-dimensional, and the movie is quite funny. Some have said it's fast-paced, and I have to disagree there. It drags at times, and the whole movie seems to take place in a relatively small section of LA, but there is lots of walking and bus riding. The movie is greatly helped by an outstanding soundtrack to make the transportation scenes go by quickly and kick the action scenes into high gear.
It's hard to rate the honesty of the film. I don't know the truth behind the lifestyle (for example, do female prostitutes have different "traps" than transsexual prostitutes?). But the emotions are raw, honest, and very relatable.
The trailer and positive reviews sold it as a glimpse into a lifestyle very different from most viewers'. On that, the movie completely delivered. We are taken to through the daily lives of two transsexual female prostitutes, but the movie isn't just about prostitution, transsexuality, or femininity. It's about friendships, relationships, and the shame of its characters.
The acting is superb, the visuals are beautiful (especially considering this was shot on a phone), the characters are very three-dimensional, and the movie is quite funny. Some have said it's fast-paced, and I have to disagree there. It drags at times, and the whole movie seems to take place in a relatively small section of LA, but there is lots of walking and bus riding. The movie is greatly helped by an outstanding soundtrack to make the transportation scenes go by quickly and kick the action scenes into high gear.
It's hard to rate the honesty of the film. I don't know the truth behind the lifestyle (for example, do female prostitutes have different "traps" than transsexual prostitutes?). But the emotions are raw, honest, and very relatable.
