One of the perks of my job these days is the opportunity to interview filmmakers at film festivals around the South and Midwest. One of the films that I watched last fall was Bob Trevino Likes It as I prepared to interview filmmaker Tracie Laymon, the writer/director of the film.
The great thing about interviewing Tracie was our shared history. We have talked with each other at film festivals where she showed her previous short films. This film is her debut feature film.
In this film, Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira) is a young lady whose home life growing up was not typical, in point of fact, it was terrible. Her father, Bob (French Stewart), is a self-absorbed egoist who had/has no business being a father. This resulted in a young woman who has always swallowed her feelings, trying to please everyone so she can fit in somewhere.
Lily has only one anchor, the young lady she works for as a live-in caregiver, Daphne (Lauren “Lolo” Spencer). But their friendship is strained by Lily’s emotional problems.
This is a story of healing and rebirth. Lily’s path to healing is not an easy one to watch at times but one that the film handles with brilliant finesse.
This cast is amazing. I admire French Stewart’s talent, his turn as the father/Bob Trevino, had me loathing him (the character). Barbie Ferreira sold me as Lily, the self-deprecating young woman who just wants to be accepted and loved. But John Leguizamo’s turn as the other Bob Trevino, the one from the title, reminded me just how amazing he can be when he has the right role.
I found this film fascinating. I need to find myself a rage room.
Director: Tracie Laymon
Cast: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer, Rachel Bay Jones
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language, and thematic elements
Selig Rating: 5 Stars
Runtime: 103 Min.
Release Date: 03/28/2025
Language: English
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Trailer: BOB TREVINO LIKES IT Official Trailer
The Selig Rating Scale:
5 Stars – Excellent movie, well worth the price.
4 Stars – Good movie
3 Stars – OK movie
2 Stars – No need to rush. Save it for a rainy day.
1 Star – Good that I saw it on the big screen but wish I hadn’t paid for it.
