Ponyboi

Watched this at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

"Ponyboi" isn't something new to the crime thriller genre but it does offer a new perspective from the trans community which was refreshing and includes good performances from the lead actor River Gallo, good neon vibe camerawork and tension throughout.

Filmmaker Esteban Arango improved his directing style and approach unlike his previous work "Blast Beat" which I didn't like as Arango does a good job on the neon 80's vibe, the tension, and the character interactions. The performances from the entire cast was really good and Dylan O'Brien really surprised me cause outside from The Maze Runner franchise, he offers some really good acting range.

The writing does have it's fault but the good performances, chemistry, and the solid dialogue moments helps to create a gritty thriller with some pretty good emotional moments between the themes of trans identity, desperation, life, and crime. Good soundtrack too.

This movie feels like a good throw back to the 80s crime thriller and overall, it was a fun time.