American Trash

Robert LaSardo not only delivered an exceptional performance but as a storyteller, he knocked it out the park! They don't make movies like this anymore and the tragic story he has written resonates on a very deep level. This is a love story and delves deep into humanity, our environment and the psychology of ptsd. The cast did a great job supporting this story and the production value is very high considering the low budget this film had. The score is haunting and brings you back to a time long ago. If you haven't seen this film you should, it's an emotional ride that will leave you stunned. I adored this film and I highly recommend it!

First I may say it was a pleasure to chat with Robert Lasardo himself, after seeing him in a lot of my fav films .., American Thrash , was a different type of film o seen Robert do, he showed a different range of acting , dept in his character Milles, , a very gritty feeling the movie set you in, shows the very down side of Los Angeles, and for Robert directoraldebut , it was a hit ...for me .. Not to spoil anything but was a great ending sequence to this movie , , also this movie shows love, hope , in this storm of humanity .. Realize have more to say , this movie also shows the individual struggles of these characters.

This film is absolutely something else in the best way. It is beyond well done. I'm absolutely blown away. I haven't cried this many times during a film in a really long time. This hit home with me so hard it's a bit crazy. This is his first dramatic Opus as director and actor & writing etc. The nuances and steady pacing of all of it was incredible. It's starts as if it's a slow burn and you really feel everything. I'm gonna have to do a whole review on this honestly. There's so much more to talk about! The angles, cinematography, editing, in the relationships between the characters. All so dynamic and different. You really accomplished a massive milestone Robert LaSardo! I've always enjoyed your on screen presence but I really can't wait to see more sides of you! Something really interesting as well is the steady energy of this film. And great supporting cast! It's very rich in substance and you portray the feelings of flashbacks & invasive thoughts & extreme emotions so on point! Another palpable factor is the portrayal of frustration like as he spoke to the cop about the investigation at the window and he was being a dick. I can totally relate. Also a huge accomplishment is the underlying Manson story that is presented in a very unique and approachable way. Which led to Lasardo's podcast with Reaper deep diving into it. Thank you for giving this your heart and soul! And thank you for letting scenes breathe. Not a lot of people doing that correctly in film today. So sick of fast cuts.

This film is RAW man! Wasn't expecting this to be this engaging! The performances were actually on point and the plot kept you going! The film in general gives you a weird vibe, and leaves you feeling for the lead who gave an incredible performance. At times I felt I wasn't actually watching a movie, but actually living an experience! Very few independent films I feel give me that vibe now-a-days, especially no Hollywood blockbuster! The music was very powerful and just heartbreaking at times! The scene in front of the tree tore me up man! The films crew did a great job to with the editing, sound and scouting locations! They captured Venice very well! Highly recommend!

My husband and I finally got a chance to watch "American Trash" on Amazon Prime and we loved it! Robert LaSardo is a U. S. Navy Veteran and wrote and directed the unique story, which brings insight into the suffering that PTSD inflicts on soldiers. The production value was excellent, with the realistic and gritty cinematography adding to the themes of social decay and too little empathy for our Veterans. The acting by the entire cast was top notch throughout. Robert LaSardo, Costas Mandylor, and Tom Sizemore show why they are stars, as their charismatic presence just jumps off the screen. Gigi Gustin gave a beautiful performance, and I was so happy that Tom Sizemore was at the top of his acting game in one of his last roles! This is a must see and congratulations to Robert LaSardo and producer Diana Carter!!! 💖💖💖