Totally F***ed Up

Name: Totally F***ed Up
Director: Gregg Araki
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1994-08-19
Rating: 6.6

August 19, 1994· 1h 19m

Comedy Drama

Directed by

Gregg Araki

Cast

James Duval Gilbert Luna Susan Behshid Lance May Jenee Gill Roko Belic +18 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score6.6

Gay, alienated Los Angeles teens have a hard time as their parents kick them out of their homes, they don’t have money, their lovers cheat, and they are harassed by gay-bashers.

Critics Sentiment

Critics6.6

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Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

17 reviews·Last updated 7d ago

Peak Moment

Film treats characters as real people without stereotypes

7.4at 1h 09m

Lowest Moment

Characters deliver dialogue in mumbled, naturalistic style

5.8at 39m

Biggest Swing

The film recovers from its lowest point around the mumbled dialogue criticism to reach its peak when critics praised the genuine, non-stereotypical portrayal of the characters

Critics were divided on Araki's raw, low-budget approach to depicting gay teen life in 1990s LA. While some found the fragmented structure and mumbled dialogue frustrating, most appreciated the film's authentic portrayal of LGBTQ youth without resorting to stereotypes. The film succeeds most when treating its characters as real people navigating genuine struggles, though its abrupt ending and sometimes aimless pacing left some viewers wanting more depth.

17 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb