When I saw this movie, I immediately liked how it broke free of tired plot points. There is no happy ending, and the bad guy does not pay for his sins. It's the story of a young hustler working for his--get this--father. As he turns tricks, he also aspires to become a film star. The young man is also Latino, and the film resists the urge to be overly pious--like studio efforts do when dealing with minority issues. Though the film is downbeat at times and doesn't end on a happy note, it is still enjoyable to watch. It's a ten.
