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I liked this movie!

The characters were believable and as the story unfolded, it made me realize that people can be victims of circumstance and that there is good in all people. I liked how it was filmed in Florida and that it wasn't your usual "Hollywood" happy ending type movie.

There was a lot of swearing in the movie but nothing I haven't heard in school and if the language was cleaned up, I don't think it would have seemed as real. I have known people like those in the movie who's lives seemed so hopeless that they ended up in trouble.

I thought the little black and white dog was adorable and I would like to see that cute puppy in more movies!

So, if you are mature enough to handle the language and one little glimpse on nudity, I'd say GO SEE THIS MOVIE! I bet you will like it a lot!

A lot of people seemed to have liked the film, so I feel somewhat bad giving it a bad review. But after sitting through 96 minutes of it, I feel I have to do so. Where the heck is the plot in this film?! I must have missed it, I was waiting for the storyline to unfold and nothing happened. Sure the ending was "somewhat shocking" but they didn't build up to it. I forgot who was who half of the time, so they didn't really develop the characters. The acting was so-so, most of the time it was believable, but I was able to see through it most of the time. So... without giving anything away, I must say that unless you like the actors in the film, there is no real reason to watch this movie. I could be mistaken, but I just didn't understand why there was so little, or too much of the film. I can't decide which one that would be, so I say judge for yourselves. I don't even know if renting it would be a good idea, the cost and all...

Plot: 0/10 Characters: 1/10 Acting: 2/10 Overall: 3/10 I feel like that's too high really, I am staying with my vote up at the top.

Except for acknowledging some nice cinematography, I can hardly say anything positive about this movie. The single real issue is the protagonist's dilemma whether to remain with his childhood friends in the world of misery or to leave them and take up his own life. Abundant "emotionally powerful" scenes do not go with this plot and, because of bad acting, they also fail to create the intended atmosphere. The director only manages to introduce Anthony's dilemma and eventually brings an easy solution. The characters do not seem to evolve, although it is difficult to speak of any characters... perhaps except for Sonny. Beside him, actors do not get to play much and when some of them have to, they come off as self-indulging amateurs. I wonder what ruined the movie more: the superficial script, throwing away all the potential of the plot, or the bad acting, disturbing any appeal that might be left.

The cinematography and art direction were quite good. The acting was fine throughout..... especially the leads.

However.... this could have been a much better movie, even if the plot really smacks of being out of the not-so-mythical 100 basic plots for Hollywood movies. That in itself doesn't damn a film. It's what the writer and director do with it that counts. This movie does not belong in cinematic hell but we certainly are put through long stretches of purgatory. Scenes are overwritten and go on too long. Frankly, the hunting accident with which the film begins in retrospect seems rather superfluous. Every indication is that the now-reduced-to-three (but it's really two, isn't it?) little gang of troublemakers behaved very much the same way before the accident. Adult characters are not developed enough nor enough is shown of their interaction with the "children." Jeremy Sisto's character loses complexity for that. Poor, sensitive Anthony comes accross also as also being rather dim..... can't he see his best friend is a brutal, criminal maniac? Where was all his sensitivity when the old lady was mugged? the dog run down? couldn't he just walk away when he realized his best friend was turning him into an accomplice to a hold-up? Just say NO? One could have understood this dogged devotion if there had been some hint of an obsessive attraction to the Jeremy Sisto character, even a hint of sublimated sexuality, but Anthony is otherwise shown to be cool and fairly detached. Jeremy Sisto overhears as much standing outside the trailer while Anthony proposes to his mother they move away. This is bad writing which a good director would have easily spotted and probably gotten the necessary rewrites. It does not help that in this case the writer and the director are one and the same.

In short..... no Orson Welles making a debut here. I wish Mr. Galluzzo well. I think he should concentrate on learning his craft as either writer or director. At this point he can't hack both.

I'm a huge fan of Mr. Sisto.... thoroughly enjoy him in Six Feet Under.... I like the nervy edge he can bring to some roles and it shows to best advantage the more reticent he is. In this flick he is made to go from aria to aria, unfortunately. I think he has great career potential and this film will in no way harm him. Eric Michael Cole I know less about but a good by-product of this film for me is that I will now look for his work. He seems an interesting actor with presence of his own, which holds up nicely even next to the flamboyant Mr. Sisto. Unfortunately, both actors, indeed most of the actors in the juvenile leads were glaringly much too old for their parts. One can suspend disbelief, but only up to a point. Youngish hoods, yes... High Schoolers, no way. Where were Brad Renfro, Nick Stahl.... their peers? Perhaps younger, relatively unknown talented wannabees might have made the movie more interesting.

Minor point but.... I am familiar with small southern towns.... even white trash shampoo their hair occassionally, particularly when they go on a date. I haven't seen so much consistently dirty greasy hair in a movie ever.

I only bought the dvd of Trash because I have a thing for Jaime

Pressly. But this film turned out to be pretty damn good despite a

few dubious plot issues. The lead actors were very good and I

found myself getting caught up in the struggle of the two white

trash small town buddies. Their angst was right there without

hitting you over the head. In fact, the performances were all right on

even from the minor players. Thankfully, this film wasn't too

"Hollywood", but it seemed to veer into Movie of the Week territory a

few times. The visual treatment was very good and captured the

essence of the place and time.

Trash reminded me of how I felt when I first saw "Stand by Me". For a first movie by this young man I was very impressed. The music was excellent. The locations and shots were excellent as well. It really gave you the feeling of what it must be like being poor "white trash" and wanting more out of your life than what is staring you in the face day after day. It is a sad comment on our society that people have been killed by "kids with rifles bigger than they are." I feel this issue was addressed admirably and shows the after effects on the friends of the victim. I missed the name of the actor that played Garrett. He was cute and I would like to see more of him. It was a gripping plot and a well executed movie. My best wishes to Mark G. and his future movies.

Wow. What a moving movie.

You have to feel for these guys. Growing up poor is never easy, but growing up poor and unsupervised and unloved (as Sonny was) is recipe for disaster.

I would say this is a definite "must see" but only if you are in the mood for some serious drama.

You don't see a whole lot of serious films that tell the many tales of life in America's trailer parks, but Trash is one of them for the ages. This potent story should speak to all those who grew up in the south or 'the parks' anywhere for that matter. Some may argue that the film takes itself a little too seriously, but that's what good drama is all about. The pain and suffering, the love and laughter of growth and life.

This edgy debut picture is worthy of an award-winning, NYU writer/director with excellent performances and awesome cinematography. Look for it on be a staple on network TV someday. If Galluzzo breaks, it's got independent classic written all over it.

This movie was a drama that told a true story of poor teenagers. I think it was wonderful and truthful. Everyone should see this movie to get to understand the life of the less fortunate. It contained my high school which was very exciting to watch. I loved the struggle of Anthony and how he decided not to choose to follow Sonny. I was a great movie and I would encourage everyone to see it.

after reading the two previous reviews of trash, I feel almost afraid to say that I thought the film rocked, but it did, fear aside. Jeremy Sisto showed that he's got some decent acting chops, and to the person who thought Jaime Pressly should have either been a bitch, or showed some skin, all i have to say is ever hear of range? the stand-out though is the actor who played her younger brother bobby. Sure we pretty much know whats gonna happen, but the plays the thing. It isn't where you go but how ya get there. This film is better than most independent films, and it's shot well. I don't know if it's gotten a U.S. distributor yet, so check for it in local film fests, like where I screened it. solid.

I have seen this film about three (3) times in the last weekend. It is so captive. Also, I lived in a small town where there was a lot of poverty present and trailer parks in surrounding areas, I have also lived in the city in poverty stricken areas with a lot of ghettos and projects in surrounding areas as well. It is one and the same, black white,poor and looked down upon. To be called or treated as Trash is almost, if not just as bad as Ni@@er in my eyes. I have seen young men grow in the "hood", one may have the intelligence and the support needed but be confused about the actual possibility of making it based on his surroundings and past experiences in life. A disparaged young man of any race, sees his friends and their lack of support, drive, opportunity, or sometimes intelligence and how they are less fortunate and have no recognizable way "out" or have already given up and opted for the quick way in absence of seeing hope or a future ahead. I have seen poor whites and blacks in areas like in "Trash" act out the same play in very similar ways. In places that create situations like the ghetto or poor trailer parks of America there is often lack of hope, low paying jobs, and most of times(in the ghetto, anyway)the schools and the teachers in them are no good, but somehow we have major access to drugs and alcohol or a number helpful destructive resources (guns, knives). However,there are hardly any libraries, museums or educational activities). It's sad but true and in those situations a lot of poor whites and blacks deal with the same lack of hope or belief that things will get better than they have been. This film showed me the distinct similarities between the two environments and how sad and how true the struggle is that our youth and adults deal with just for being POOR in America (of all places).

I saw TRASH at the Nashville Independent Film Festival and found it to be a solid notch stronger than any other competing feature at the event. Mark Annthony Galluzzo's extraordinary eye and terrific scene structure stretch the boundaries of low-budget filmmaking. Main character Anthony's harrowing conflict is reminiscent of Scorsese's Mean Streets set in the southern swamps. Jeremy Sisto's vivid performance as antihero Sonny, the tragically hardheaded rebel, set against Eric Michael Cole's meditatively trapped Anthony, makes for one outstanding scene after another. Trash is unpredictable and arresting. It's a triumph of independent filmmaking and i geniunely hope to see it get a theatrical release.

I rented "Trash" initially confusing it w/ Jamie Pressly's similarly titled "Poor White Trash" (lol)...however, I was NOT disappointed with this film!! Sure, the movie is a bit amateurish & has its flaws (some over-acting, a mickey-mouse'd score, few cheesy lines), but ultimately this is a sincere, heart-felt good little movie. Jeremy Sisto gives a superb & immensely believable performance. Jamie Pressly is subtle, sexy & controlled as always. Both of these underrated actors really stand out in this flick. The direction is tight & focused, & really places the viewer in this desperate small town. (I couldn't help but thing of the far more effective "Gummo" & personal caparisons of eastern NC towns and the often desperate young people trying to break away). It's easy to connect and empathize with the characters, and provides for a gripping, emotional escape. I also loved the well-placed, twangy music. Anyways, I enjoyed this movie and everyone who I showed it to (or recommended it to) really got into it. Dismiss the overly critical (& suspiciously bitter) user reviews. Rent this little movie and be surprised!

I saw the original Director's cut of this movie when it was named Nobody's Children. Last evening I had the chance to see the Ocala screening (it was filmed in Ocala, FL) and I was very amazed at the final product. Mark Anthony Galluza has outdone himself in his directorial debut. The storyline seemed to be very well told from each characters point of view. The main characters Sonny and Anthony were raised in a poverty stricken part of town with not much to offer for their future. Early on in the movie Anthony discovers he has a writing talent while Sonny turns to a life of destruction. The movie flowed very well with an excellent soundtrack to go with it. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone that has a chance to see it.

I just saw Trash at the methodfest in pasadena this year. The movie blew me away. I knew it would be great from the beginning. The last scenes of the movie were amazing. Mark Anthony Galluzzo is a very talented new director and writer. The story kept me interested the whole time and always kept me guessing what was going to happen next. Jeremy Sisto and Eric Michael Cole were wonderful in their roles as two best friends trying to deal with another friend's death. I encourage everyone to see Trash. I guarantee you will love it.

"Trash" is a coming of age film about making life choices. Set in a poor, rural Florida town, a small group of high school outcasts struggle with poverty and small town life on the wrong side of the tracks.

Trapped in their destiny, they feel that they rule the town. Loud, brash Sonny James (Jeremy Sisto) quickly emerges as the leader, while introspective Anthony De Marie (Eric Michael Cole) seems to admire and follow his life long friend without question. Thought of as tough guy punks and white trash by the upper class, we see the bond between these young men and all of the sadness and poverty in their lives. I was prepared not to like Sonny with his foul mouth and contemptuous manner but I quickly found myself seeing him as a loyal friend and ultimately kind person, trapped within his environment and circumstance.

When Anthony wins a scholarship due to his writing ability, he struggles with leaving his best friend behind and decides he cannot leave without Sonny. Sonny secretly plans a way for them both to escape their life circumstance and go to college. When Anthony betrays his friend, the outcome is predictable, but none the less poignant and moving.

This movie has many depths concerning the bond of friendship, rich versus poor, and right versus wrong. I guarantee you will be thinking about "Trash," long after you leave the theatre.

Shot in North Central Florida, the scenery reminds one of any small town with two sides of the tracks. It is the mastery of Director, Mark A. Galluzzo which makes us realize that this could be any underprivileged kids trying to break free from an impoverished life anywhere. While the sound is a little difficult to understand in part, the cinematography is gritty and surprizing. This movie looks and feels "real" in comparison with big budget movies that are shot in a Hollywood studio. Hurray for Indie films! Be sure to see "Trash" several times. I liked it very much!

I am amazed to say that I enjoyed this movie immensely.My surprise is rooted in the fact that I am not usually much of an independent movie fan, preferring to lean, no matter how erroneously, towards big, expensive, explosion-filled blockbusters rather than films I might actually learn from (and no, I'm not proud). Despite being dragged kicking and screaming to see "Trash" by my more culturally sophisticated friends, "no, no, please not another well meaning Indie, let me go home quietly and watch The Terminator" I found to my astonishment that five minutes into the first reel I would not have left for the world. This film manages to have the excitement and appearance of most big budget movies, yet miraculously retains the heart of an independent. It is a captivating and charming combination that singles this movie out from most low budget films I have seen. The plot was one that resonates with many of us who have naively meandered into trouble (and occasionally a police cell) during our youth, and was beautifully brought to life by Jeremy Sisto and Eric Michael Cole respectively. My one potential criticism might be that the ending was rather excessive, but then again, for those of us with a penchant for the overblown action flick it was perfect. To sum up my feelings in one concise sentence, who would have thought a low budget coming of age drama could be quite so entertaining?

My family, ranging from 14 to 52 thought this the best small independent film we have seen in a long while. The script is exciting and original, the characters believable and the acting and direction superb. The story also taught me to understand how desperately hard it must be to escape such a lifestyle, even if you are blessed with the intelligence to do so.

So very well done Mr Galluzzo; we eagerly await the next one!

I found this movie alarming it was emotional and raw and everyone can relate to some part of this movie all the acting was real the direction was very true and the way it was shot was very spiritual I believe strongly in the whole performance

and commend the creative one!!!

Caution: Probable SPOILERS

As a longtime fan of Jeremy Sisto and Eric Michael Cole (I've loved them ever since I saw them together in WHITE SQUALL), I've waited a LONG LONG TIME to see Trash, the highly personal debut from first time director Mark Anthony Galluzzo, and I have to say that this movie was well worth the 3 year wait. This movie is a good choice for the millions who loved STAND BY ME and THE OUTSIDERS. This movie deserved to be in theatres and deserved a lot more attention than it got from the mainstream crowd, but in the independent festivals, it reigned quietly and garnered several awards, and maybe it's better this way. I thought the production was very authentic, rough, gritty, rusty, and for good purpose. The bluesy, rockabilly music by unknown artists was beautiful and very Southern, reminded me of the movie "Sounder". The love and devotion in Galluzzo's directing style reminds me of Francis Ford Coppolla's direction of The Outsiders...lots of strange and wonderful camera angles that added to the experience of viewing it. This is obviously a story that Galluzzo has lived himself, a touching story that needed to be told.

The movie begins when four long time friends in Ocala, Florida go hunting and one of them loses his life in a tragic accident. The story spans over a few weeks, and the surviving friends are doing their best to adjust.

Eric Michael Cole gave Anthony a realistically stoic quality as he struggled to keep the pain buried deep down. That was Anthony's way of dealing with the death of Garrett. Sonny James dealt with the pain a completely different and equally realistic way. I was once again astounded by Jeremy Sisto. Yet another unforgettable character brought fully to life. It's not often that I could be so disgusted with a character yet understand and sympathize so much at the same time. And Jaime Pressley, who I thought was wayyy to physically attractive for a role in any serious film, has won my respect with her compassionate, delicate portrayal of CJ Callum, a girl who has a lot more than Anthony financially, but cares very much for Anthony and has nothing snooty or condescending to say about him and his "hick" friends. Grace Zabriskie plays Anthony's loving, caring mother who works hard every night cleaning buildings and houses and who comes home exhausted in the mornings.

Early on, it's easy to see Anthony is a bit luckier than Sonny, who lives with his unloving mother and his abusive father. It's also easy to see that if Sonny'slife doesn't improve, he will end up turning into his father. Healready likes to drink, and he already has a terrible temper that getshim into brawls on the high school campus, and he's taking Garrett's death very hard.

This movie won't work for everyone, that proved beyond the shadow of a doubt by some of the reviews here on this site. But I think that many will end up loving this film. It's a film for people who loves stories about people. It's a film that really hasn't been made before and depicts a group of American people who are virtually ignored as of yet: white people living in abject poverty, without the means to make their lives better, most without even a chance given to them to make things better. Anthony DeMarie stumbles upon a "chance"; his teacher sends a short story he wrote in to a contest and he wins a scholarship. He can get out, and he is encouraged to do so by the school principal (Veronica Cartwright), but something weighs heavily on Anthony's mind, and that is Garrett's death and the way it has affected himself and Sonny. Anthony shrinks deeper into himself and Sonny becomes angrier, more violent and more unstable as the weeks pass. After a succession of violent crimes, it's easy to see that Sonny is semi-suicidal, screaming for help, and Anthony is convinced that unless he can get Sonny away from this miserable life, Sonny will die...by his own hand or someone else's. He knows Sonny is worth something because he knows the other side to Sonny, the Sonny that is starving half the time, the Sonny that hands over all his money from his job as a mechanic to his sister Jackie to help support her two young children and then gets beaten for it by their dad, the Sonny that helps Anthony and his mom with the rent and the groceries now and then. The farther you get into the movie, the deeper the understanding of this relationship between Anthony and Sonny. They really see themselves as brothers and depend on each other a great deal.

Anthony asks Sonny to take the SATs and to come with him to college. Sonny agrees but sadly, he plots a foolish scheme to get them some money to run away with. Then he ends up in jail facing serious charges and their short lived dream is over.

In spite of the violence, the many uses of profanity and one brief scene of sexuality, in spite of what it appears to be on the outside, TRASH isn't some simple, shallow story about hell-raisers having a good time, living in the fast lane, dying young and all that crap. Otherwise I would have hated it. It's rather an intricate portrait of the fiercely adhesive bond of friendship between two boys, and all of the hopes and heartaches within that bond.

Maybe this sort of melodrama might work with audiences that think "Dawson's Creek" is profound drama, but for most people it will go by as just another parade of teenage angst on a big screen instead of on the tube. Everyone feels too much, everyone suffers for their sins, everyone cries, and everyone drinks, but no one is the least bit sympathetic. When the two lead boys commit an act of violence on a senior citizen, any hope of the audience giving a damn about either of them ends right there, and nothing is ever mentioned again about the victim's fate! Nothing deserves to be said about the use of a handicapped child as a dramatic prop who exists only to be the target of another contrived dramatic incident you can see coming from the first time he shows up. The only minor saving race comes in the form of Jamie Pressly from "Poison Ivy III" and Playboy magazine note. But she is there playing a character so goody-good that she might as well not be there. Her natural wickedness and mischievous personality on display to great effect in other films goes untapped. In short, too highbrow to be trashy fun, too melodramatic to be serious drama, too contrived to be credible, and not nearly enough Jamie Pressly to be worth renting at a video store.