This is one of those mind-f*ck Generation X movies that is done in a really cool way, but you're left wondering how it all really fits together.
This film stars Rose McGowan in what I believe to be her first real lead role playing the gothy Amy Blue. Amy is hardcore from head to toe and knows how to lead the guys on. Amy and here boyfriend, Jordan White, played by James Duval, set off on an "epic" adventure fueled by sex, drugs, rock n' roll, and all things containing 666.
Along the way the come across the hitchhiking Xavier Red, played by Johnathon Schaech. He is older than Jordan, and very appealing to Amy. Director Gregg Araki blends sexual tension and witty banter very well.
After a bizarre love triangle developed, our group of three stumble across some neo-nazis that swear they know Amy. Amy however, has no clue who they are. Later, the three are cornered by these Nazis and all of them are raped before our three are able to kill them. This of course changes the mind sets of our group and they submit to the reality that has so harshly presented itself to them.
The trip is met with the likes of Perry Farrell, Skinny Puppy, Dustin Nguyen, Christopher Knight, Nicky Katt, and Parker Posey. A virtual who's who of the times. This is one psychedelic piece of film greatness. The absolute on-point performance of Rose McGowan made her an instant heart throb of Gen-X guys and girls.
This is definitely a long, strange trip, but it is worth the watch. Not suitable for anyone under 16 due to drug use, sex, violence, and rape. You might want to have a few drinks before starting this one.
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