REVIEW: Carsick, a film by John Waters

John Waters is commonly known as the Prince of Puke, the Pope of Trash, or just a plain weirdo. In Carsick, Waters chronicles his real-life hitchhiking journey from Baltimore to San Francisco. But that’s just part three. In part one, he imagines his ideal hitchhiking trip. It is full action, including a car chase, a gracious donation to finance future films, and the daring rescue of a kidnapped person stuffed in a trunk. Part two is the worst case scenario. It includes a suicidal drunk driver and a van full of mangy dogs. People not paying attention will forget whether they are reading the best possible trip, worst possible trip, or the real thing. From a dirty demolition derby driver to a Corvette-driving Republican, it’s hard to tell who is real and who is not.

Carsick is not for the faint of heart. It includes material that might make some uncomfortable. Think of it as an R-rated movie. Fans of Waters’ depraved humor and quick wit will appreciate this entertaining peek into the wild ride that is his life and into his fun, twisted brain.

— Ashley Dowdy, Main Library, Charleston, S.C.

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