Margot Robbie Was Obsessed With This 35-Year-Old Johnny Depp Musical
Three decades later, Cry-Baby remains one of Johnny Depp's most notable films, a sentiment with which Margot Robbie agrees. Here's what the actress had to say about John Waters' film.
In her decade-long career in Hollywood, Margot Robbie has accomplished a lot. She founded her own campaign to support movies from female directors, received several Oscar nominations, starred in Quentin Tarantino's films, and proved that she is a brilliant and talented actress.
Margot Robbie Names 'Cry-Baby' a "Personal Favorite"
Margot Robbie loves movies that don't fit into any framework, and one such project impressed her as a child. The actress shared that one of her favorites is Cry-Baby, starring Johnny Depp:
“Cry-Baby is also a personal favorite of mine. It's left of center, breaking the mold, totally camp, and you're like, 'What? You've got Ricki Lake and Johnny Depp? What is this?!' I was obsessed with that movie as a kid, and it's always stuck with me. John Waters is an incredibly transgressive filmmaker.”
What Is 'Cry-Baby' About?
Wade Walker, also known as Cry-Baby, is the most brazen and arrogant bully in school. His ability to shed a single tear drives all the girls crazy, especially Allison.
When Allison falls in love with Cry-Baby, their happiness is threatened by her strict grandmother and the fact that she belongs to the enemy clan of wealthy, conservative people, which is why her social circle is at odds with Cry-Baby's gang.
'Cry-Baby' Is Still One of the Most Remarkable & Unusual Johnny Depp Projects
Cry-Baby was Johnny Depp's first major role. The actor wanted to escape his status as a teenage idol, but ironically, this movie temporarily cemented his image as a pretty boy.
Some may find it unusual to see Depp play a school bully and the leader of a gang of rebels who participates in campy musical numbers. However, that's the charm of Cry-Baby – it's a parody of Rebel Without a Cause and Hairspray, and still one of the strangest projects in Depp's filmography.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Cry-Baby'?
Time Out praised Cry-Baby, saying:
“Replete with a thumpingly good soundtrack mixing old standards with modern pastiches, this is Waters' finest film to date, a worthy successor to Hairspray which exudes teen angst and young lust from every pore.”
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Cry-Baby has 73% from critics and 77% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the movie has a score of 6.5/10.
Where to Watch 'Cry-Baby'?
Cry-Baby is available to stream on Peacock.
