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"Cry-Baby" parodies 50's "Teen Rebel" musicals such as "Rock Around the Clock" and "Don't Knock the Rock", but with obvious affection. The silliness works because the John Waters BELIEVES in what he is saying, and makes damn sure that his actors are with him! All of the actors, from Johnny Depp who (as with all of his roles) *becomes* the character to Joe Dallesandro who barely can get his lines out, believe in their characters. Yes, scenes such as the orphanage are silly, but the cynicism of the orphanage workers and the angst of the mother are as real as can be. John Waters' love for the fun parts of the 50's, (and hatred of the status quo that obviously made his teen years a living hell) is all over this film. Even in incredibly silly scenes, the movie is based in real and true emotions.

Cry-Baby is no Citizen Kane, and it's no Pink Flamingos, but, at risk of being pretentious, I will say that its full of something that makes art: Truth. I was well into my 20's when the movie first came out, not a fan of 21 Jump Street, and no stranger to movies, including masterpieces and early John Waters, but I LOVED it, and have caught the uncut version on USA network quite a few times. There seem to be two types of folks who detest "Cry-Baby " those who think Waters sold out by making anything that cost more than $500 and didn't include coprophagy, and those who insist that all movies be Art with a capital A. The showdown is at Turkey Point instead of at the press conference in front of the prison.There is a longer scene with Wanda, her parents, and Inga, the Swedish exchange student.In the movie, Hatchetface says, "Ain't ya got tits? Stick 'em out for God's sake!" In the USA Network version, she says, "Ain't ya got a figure? Show it!".Cry-Baby arrives during "So Young" instead of before the song beginning, as in video version."Lay That Pistol Down" dance number is included.Cry-Baby combs his hair instead of adjusting his crotch when he gets off of his motorcycle.Extra footage of Cry-Baby driving his motorcycle to the charm school, a cop chasing him and an air raid drill that interupts Allison's act.The third verse of Allison's song, "Teenage Prayer," is included.Lenora's "gunboats" are now "goldmines".extra footage of Hatchtface chasing Snaredrum and Susie Q around Ramona's front lawn.an added act of a flexible little girl in the RSVP charm school talent show.Toe-Joe's does a "work-with-me" spiel instead of thanking his "Nudie Cutie".