Jailbait (2004)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Brett C. Leonard

Writer:

Brett C. Leonard (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Randy commits a crime that would normally get him probation and a hefty fine, but in the "three-strikes" world of justice...

Plot Keywords:

Prison | Intimidation | Prison Drama | Prison Life | Rough Sex

Awards:

2 wins

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

MPAA:

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

Runtime:

USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:MA (2008)

Company:

Belladonna Productions

Trivia:

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

A three strikes offender becomes dominated by his cell mate in every way

This movie is extremely good, with pitch-perfect performances by Stephen Adly Guirgis and Michael Pitt. I mean, this ain't Christmas WITH THE KRANKS, and it can be difficult to watch at times, but only because the writing and directing are so intelligent and emotionally jarring that you sort of feel behind the same bars as the characters are stuck behind. It's a visceral experience, and as I was watching it, I noted how rare that is in cinema these days. Brett C. Leonard never delves into melodrama, as a writer AND director. He lets his actors do the work but with excellent cinematography in a small space, and the mental/physical domination unfolds in unexpected ways. I hope this film gets the recognition it deserves!