

Trixie
Passed over at work and numbed after she witnesses a colleague's murder, security guard Trixie Zurbo takes a relatively easy job at a lakefront casino, working undercover keeping an eye out for pickpockets. Trixie meets an assortment of colorful regulars: Kirk Stans, the casino's lounge act who drinks too much and is a dead-on mimic; Ruby Pearli , a glamorous, young and knowledgeable barfly; and Dex Lang, a raffish ladies' man who pays attention to Trixie in a way that's hard for her to ignore.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Trixie is a bit of a dreamer and a romantic, escaping her dreary life in a small town by imagining herself as a Hollywood star. After a series of misadventures, she finds herself in a surreal, almost dreamlike world where reality and fantasy begin to blur. She encounters a cast of eccentric characters as she navigates her identity and desires.
Critical Reception
Trixie received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its quirky charm, unique visual style, and Emily Watson's performance, others found the film to be overly whimsical and lacking in coherent narrative structure. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating its offbeat nature and others feeling it was too eccentric.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its imaginative visual style and offbeat humor.
- Criticized for its somewhat meandering and hard-to-follow plot.
- Emily Watson's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Google users generally found Trixie to be an interesting and unique film, with many appreciating its artistic direction and unconventional storytelling. However, a significant portion of viewers felt that the film was too strange or lacked a clear purpose, leading to a mixed reception.
Fun Fact
Director Alan Rudolph often works with a specific troupe of actors, and 'Trixie' features several actors who had collaborated with him on previous projects, contributing to the film's consistent, quirky tone.
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