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Mope

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1.1K
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Mope (2019)
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BiographyComedyDrama

The tragic true story of best friends Steve Driver and Tom Dong, two low end porn actors who sought fame but gained infamy.The tragic true story of best friends Steve Driver and Tom Dong, two low end porn actors who sought fame but gained infamy.The tragic true story of best friends Steve Driver and Tom Dong, two low end porn actors who sought fame but gained infamy.

  • Director
    • Lucas Heyne
  • Writers
    • Michael Louis Albo
    • Lucas Heyne
    • David C. Hill
  • Stars
    • Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
    • Kelly Sry
    • Brian Huskey
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lucas Heyne
    • Writers
      • Michael Louis Albo
      • Lucas Heyne
      • David C. Hill
    • Stars
      • Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
      • Kelly Sry
      • Brian Huskey
    • 29User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
    Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
    • Steve Driver
    Kelly Sry
    Kelly Sry
    • Tom Dong
    Brian Huskey
    Brian Huskey
    • Eric Long
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    • Director
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      • Lucas Heyne
      • David C. Hill
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    6TheAnimalMother

    A Worthy Effort

    I really feel I have to give this a 6.5 on here. In some ways it was quite interesting to me, and I feel some things were well captured here. However this film is certainly not for everyone, in fact not nearly everyone. It is a true story that claims to have kept the story as authentic as possible. Some may know by now that I'm big on films that duplicate reality in a very believable way. For the most part, this film is quite believable, as extreme as it is. Not every scene feels 100% authentic, but overall they did a fairly good job in this area. Aside from having some interesting aspects, it also has some pretty hilarious moments here and there. Overall however it is a pretty bleak and sad story that involves a person with mental health issues. The story itself however is really not all that bleak until near the end. If you have some interest in it, I would definitely suggest giving it a watch.

    6.5/10.
    5jrspam29

    About as funny as 'Requiem for a Dream.' Includes boderline non-consensual sex scene, and brutal violence

    A helpful warning for anyone finding this in the "Comedy" section of a streaming service like I did.

    As a drama, this is movie has a lot of promise, and a strong directorial debut, but I'd definitely consider it a drama with comedic moments, and not a comedy. Overall this is about as comedic as Requiem for a Dream, with a similar descent into the personal hell of the characters that never turns around.

    Without giving spoilers, I wanted to include that one of the sex scenes contains graphic non-consensual moments, with the woman visibly upset. I'm leaving this as a very generic description so people can know what they're getting into when watching this movie.

    I love movies with dark material, and don't want to dissuade anyone from watching this, I just want to put a warning out there in the reviews for anyone coming into this expecting it to be a comedy, so people know what they're getting into.
    8Stay_away_from_the_Metropol

    Surprised with how well this film nailed EVERYTHING

    As someone who has been a performer in the adult film industry for 11 years now, and someone who unknowingly had my toes dipped in the "mope" pool in my first couple of years in, I can attest to the fact that the makers of this film either A. Were involved with the adult industry themselves at some point, or B. Truly did their research, because everything from the terminology used, to the tone of these sets and the way people are treated and spoken to, to the progression of how things occur, were all nearly 100% accurate. Plus, about 50% of the cast was made up of actual XXX industry people and that added to the legitimacy of the vibe as well.

    Perhaps it is because I have been in similar shoes and experienced some of these themes myself in reality, but I didn't really perceive the film as a comedy at all, and honestly comedy is generally a whack genre - this movie has more merit than that. It is very effective as a jarring, bleak re-telling of a tragic real life story, which should be considered this film's primary purpose anyhow - it's a solid drama and it's will make you feel like you need to take a shower afterwards, exactly as it should. This is a very dark, very real pocket of reality that most people have no idea exists - and this is the only film that's ever been made about it, so it deserves credit for doing it loyally.

    It was my first impression of lead actor Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and he definitely steals the show, selling a very unique character that somehow manages to be incredibly complex and incredibly simple at the same time. At first he just seems naive and dumb, but as the film progresses you learn there is a lot more going on with him psychologically - this is one of the most impressive aspects of the film - it's very well written and VERY well acted, with great intensity. Familiar face Brian Huskey also puts in a very memorable, and relatively striking performance as their "boss", in a sense. The smaller role from David Arquette was a welcomed surprised and he ANNIHILATED his role too - Level 100 jerk, fully sold.

    I do think one of the ways the film could have improved overall is by trimming off a bit of the fat in the edit, but otherwise the film flows very well. I think it's directed, shot, and edited very tastefully. I was impressed. The film also has some really great original music on the score by Jonathan Snipes of the group clipping, which I will be adding to my Spotify playlists.

    Now, not everyone will be able to handle or appreciate this movie, considering the subject matter and the tone which is strictly in the realm of seediness and grime. There are only two scenes that are truly set to repulse those who don't have a head for perversion or a stomach for large amounts of bodily fluids, and one of them is the opening scene. But, know that most of the movie is nothing like the opening scene - however, it is the most appropriate and necessary way to open this film, 100%. All in all, a lot of people who don't realize how real this seedy underworld is are gonna think this is some try-hard trash film, but the truth is it's an important document eternalizing some niche history dealing with a bizarre and primarily unknown shadowy corner of contemporary U.S. culture.
    7burnett_123

    It's not a comedy

    Don't be misled. If you you think you just chose a light hearted comedy you will be disappointed. Even though it wasn't my kind of movie. (It was very disturbing and gross.) I have to admit it was actually a pretty good but also very intense movie full of emotional triggers. -6.5 rating
    6lifelinespublishing

    good..

    I had low expectations for this film to be honest but as I watched, this had a good story and the acting were really good. The story moved clearly and all that needed emphasis had emphasis. It's such a shame that the ending had to be that way. I give it a 6.5/10

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    • Trivia
      The final entry in the film's closing credits consists of the words "For Herbert". Herbert Wong was Tom Dong's real name.
    • Goofs
      Steve Driver in reality was unable to try and attack Eric Joven (Eric Long in the movie) after he badly injured Chris Rachel and killed Herbert Wong. He didn't do that only because a nearby business owner named Yuri Drell used martial arts to slam Driver into a wall (suffering a wound that needed 23 stitches to close) and a stunned Driver ran out and drove away without trying to kill Eric specifically.
    • Quotes

      Steve Driver: This whole city is one giant butthole waiting to be fucked.

    • Connections
      References Head Case 3 (2007)

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 2019 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Моп
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Parkside Pictures
      • Saxton Cinema
      • Uncooperative Pictures
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      • 1h 45m(105 min)
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