Labor of Love
8/10
Author: caspian1978 from Boston, MA
15 April 2005

If John Cassavetes was alive, he'd have a copy of Trees Lounge in his video library. This is a story that is hard to tell, let alone find an audience. Although many can relate with the cast of lost souls hanging out at a bar most of the day, many will not admit to being somewhat connected to any of the characters. Filmed for less that 2 million, this independent, low budget, and somewhat of a masterpiece is brilliant as well as entertaining.

Much of the cast has gone on to do other known films. Carol Kane, MarkBoone Junior Steve Buscemi, Bronson Dudley, Anthony LaPaglia and Steve's brother Michael Buscemi star in this Minnie and Moskowitz type story. Seymour Casselland Mimi Rogers add their touch of magic to this story as well. A deep story with deep characters, this is a movie worth watching.