John Leguizamo has a peach of a role in this indie crowd-pleaser inspired by a strange turn of events in writer-director Traciey Laymon’s life. “Lily Trevino” (Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira) is a lonely young woman in her 20s, a care giver saddled with a toxic, narcissistic dad, Robert (French Stewart) who takes all he can and gives nothing in return. After a fight, he cuts her out of his life — until Lily looks him up on Facebook and happens across Bob Trevino (Leguizamo), a gentle, genial contractor who happens to live nearby, and who turns out to be an altogether better dad…
Laymon’s film doesn’t offer an awful lot in the way of drama, but the characters are sketched with such care and attention, it’s immensely likable and very moving.
Like its heroine, the comedy can be bright and bouncy and frequently funny. But also like her, it’s secretly a tearjerker, and never more effectively than when it’s at its very sweetest.
Angie Han, Hollywood Reporter
A deeply moving film, and a passionate, uplifting paean to the importance of found family.
Chloe Walker, AV Club
Bob Trevino Likes It resonates as a celebration of friendship, and the small acts of everyday kindness that have their own redemptive power.
Nikki Baughan, Screen Daily
Tracie Laymon
Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren ’Lolo’ Spencer
USA
2024
English
SXSW Narrative Feature Competition Grand Jury and Audience Awards
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Credits
Screenwriter
Tracie Laymon
Cinematography
John Rosario
Editor
Anisha Acharya
Original Music
Jacques Brautbar
Production Design
Sydney Marquez
Art Director
Katie Blackburn
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