Crime,Drama
United States of America
Sonny is a film that explores the struggles of a young man who is trying to rid himself of his past and make a new life for himself. The movie is set in New Orleans in 1981, and the main character, Sonny Phillips, has just returned from the Army.
Sonny's mother is a madam who owns a brothel, and she has always relied on her son to work for her. Sonny wants to leave that life behind, but he is soon drawn back into it when he can't find a job anywhere else. He realizes that he doesn't have any skills other than those he learned as a gigolo.
Sonny's Army buddy promised him a job, but it never materializes. Sonny is left feeling lost and unsure of what to do next. He tries to distance himself from his past by getting involved with a woman named Carol, but even that relationship is complicated.
The film is a character study of Sonny and his struggles. It explores themes of identity, family, and the difficulty of breaking away from a life that seems to have a hold on you. James Franco plays the lead in the film, and he delivers a powerful performance that captures the complexity of Sonny's character. The movie also features a great supporting cast, including Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton, and Mena Suvari. Overall, Sonny is a compelling drama that is well worth watching.
