i think this be an utterly charming film . the story seem to be a thinly veiled autobiography of john water represent pecker great gift be his ability to find beauty in unexpected place . edward furlong do well in the lead and but the best performance be by his grandmother and mink stole ( a hilarious cameo ) and and of all people and patty hearst . i think the reviewer be way off base on this one . they seem to be take pecker bad valuation of his work a gospel and when i think the film pretty clearly state that he be indeed a promising artist .