Vice

About This Movie

So, 'Vice' from 2000 - it dives into the courtroom drama surrounding a young Texas dancer caught up in some pretty scandalous charges. The film captures this mix of comedy and drama in a way that feels uneven but somehow fitting for the subject. The pacing has its lulls, but it really lets the characters breathe, especially the witnesses who offer their takes, both supportive and antagonistic. You get a real sense of the social dynamics and the judgment that comes with her lifestyle. The performances are a bit hit-or-miss, but that adds to the raw feel of it all. It's this odd slice of late '90s/early 2000s culture, and while it’s not perfect, there's something distinctly engaging about its approach to taboo topics.

Explores themes of societal judgmentUnique mix of comedy and dramaSet against a late '90s cultural backdrop