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5.3/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 5.3/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Lazy River remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
If you like movies that feel like they were filmed in someone’s backyard during the Depression, you’ll probably find something to like here. It’s not for people who need high-octane thrills or perfectly polished dialogue. It’s for the folks who want to watch a movie that feels a bit dusty, slightly desperate, and surprisingly human.
Seriously, the villains are just awful. They are the kind of guys who make your skin crawl, which makes the whole 'saving the shrimp business' plot feel a lot more urgent than it probably should.
The whole thing has this weird, humid atmosphere. You can almost smell the river water and the old bait.
There is this one scene where they are just hanging around the docks, and the silence is so heavy it’s like the movie forgot it had a plot for a minute. I didn't mind it. It felt real, in a way. Like they were just tired of the heat.
There’s a part near the end that feels a little rushed, like the money ran out and they had to wrap it up before the sun went down. It’s clunky. But it’s also kind of charming because of how messy it gets.
If you’re looking for a perfect film, look elsewhere. If you want to spend an hour and a half watching some guys try to do the right thing while everything tries to get in their way, give this a spin. 🍤