Jailbait (2004)

Randy commits a crime that would normally get him probation and a hefty fine, but in the "three-strikes" world of justice, he finds himself locked up for 25 years. His cellmate Jake is a ... See full summary »

Director:

Brett C. Leonard

Writer:

Brett C. Leonard

Stars:

Stephen Adly Guirgis, Michael Pitt, Laila Robins

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Stephen Adly Guirgis	...	Jake
Michael Pitt	...	Randy
Laila Robins	...	Mother
David Zayas	...	Guard
Eric Trosman	...	Prison Guard
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Brian Albanese	...	Prisoner
Ray Wineteer	...	Prisioner

Storyline

Randy commits a crime that would normally get him probation and a hefty fine, but in the "three-strikes" world of justice, he finds himself locked up for 25 years. His cellmate Jake is a congenial yet remorseless lifer who casually informs Randy that he slit his wife's throat because she slept with another man just three months after they exchanged vows. Jake recognizes Randy's fear and offers him advice on how to make it in prison. But it soon becomes clear that Jake has much more than mentoring in mind as he takes Randy under his wing. "Jailbait" sets a darkly cerebral tone, juxtaposing brutality with the unattainable ideal of intimacy in the harshest of psychological environments. For these two men so yearning to be anything but who they are and where they are, power is the goal, and it's never clear who truly holds it right up to the last unsettling moment.

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Plot Keywords:

prison | manipulation | prison sex | intimidation | gay

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language including graphic sexual dialogue, and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2004 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Belladonna Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Lake Placid Film Festival

User Reviews

Expected plot line but well done anyway

I first saw Michael Pitt in 'Funny Games US'. He portrayed a character so dislikeful , that I wanted to see the otherside of his acting range. He surely did not disappoint. This guy is a wonderful actor and not that popular yet. I do not want to give him all the credit in JAILBAIT. Stephen Adli Guergis was awesome as well . The movie played like a Broadway Play with a low budget for actors . Thus most of the movie was dialogue . That was very OK though. These actors had great chemistry and I believe the realism of a jail cell was portrayed accurately. Basically it was an alpha dog that took charge of a meek individual and thus the psychological and sociological ramifications of the movie were explored . The movie did not break new ground I must admit as some other reviewers brought to light. The movie did show , in entertaining fashion , I might add , the dynamics of an individual prison cell. This was a tasteful movie with some untasteful , but realistic manner of what goes on in 'said' prison cell. Where the movie was different than most was that it explored the individual cell , with just the 2 characters , as opposed to most prison movies that basically involve the whole penitionuary. From that aspect the movie did differ. In summation, I recommend this movie at optimum alertness and revel in the great acting while you are watching.