Testosterone (2003)

Director:

David Moreton

Writers:

James Robert Baker (novel)
Dennis Hensley (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

Dean has been stumped for some time in his attempt to produce a follow-up to "I was a Teenage Speed Freak," his incredibly successful graphic novel...

Plot Keywords:

Lover | Country Home | Peeping Tom | Book | Severed Head

Cast

David Sutcliffe	...	Dean Seagrave
Celina Font	...	Sofia
Antonio Sabato Jr.	...	Pablo Alesandro
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Louise
Leonardo Brzezicki	...	Marcos
Sonia Braga	...	Pablo's Mother
Dario Dukah	...	Guillermo
Jennifer Elise Cox	...	Sharon, the Perky Chick
Davenia McFadden	...	Marnie
Ezequiel Abeijón	...	Rogelio
Martín Borisenko	...	Hot Cater Waiter
Barbara Bunge	...	Bridesmaid
Gustavo Chapa	...	Cemetery Man
Daniel Di Biase	...	Taxi Driver
Gabriel Dottavio	...	Customer

Also Known As:

Testosterona (Argentina)

MPAA:

Rated R for sexual content, language and some drug use.

Runtime:

Canada:105 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | USA:105 min

Country:

Argentina | USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Company:

Blue Streak Films

Quotes:

Dean Seagrave: I'm just a fag with a gun who needs a chainsaw.
[sees a building]
Dean Seagrave: And there's an Argentine Home Depot!

Entertaining, Challenging, Fun, Dark -- Well Worth Your Attention...!

David Moreton and Dennis Hensley did a fantastic job with their screen adaptation of James Robert Baker's novel 'Testosterone.' David Moreton's second-only turn in the Director's chair is impressive, as was his choice of locations. Buenos Aires is one of the most striking and remarkable cities on the planet. The Argentine people are sophisticated and intriguing -- exactly what this story demands. Wonderful costume design highlights the Porteños' eye for fashion. In addition, the original music is light and amusing when it should be, turning dark and captivating just when it is vital.

The casting was virtually perfect. David Sutcliffe and Celina Font bring 'Dean' and 'Sofia' to life as if they were born to play the characters. Antonio Sabato Jr as 'Pablo' IS the quintessential Latin lover. As always, Jennifer Coolidge offers us laughter, this time giving us the take-no-crap 'Louise'. Leonardo Brzezicki's 'Marcos' takes us from distrust and contempt, to empathy and compassion. This guy is a true 'find' -- let us see more from him soon. Then the amazing Sonia Braga delivers 'Mrs Alesandro' at a level of outstanding few others could achieve.

'Testosterone' will make you a bit sad, let you have a few laughs, remind you we have all made at least one bad relationship choice, offer one mans decision on how he will reach closure, and will keep you thinking for days to follow.

'Awful?' 'Dreadful?' 'Terrible?' Harsh for a film that never claims to be an epic blockbuster. Moreover, if this was such a bad project, one wonders why do so many have rather deep questions into the characters, their motivations, and interconnections. Not to mention the seemingly endless quest to figure out the true meaning behind this films ending.

If you are looking to be entertained and a bit challenged, with a sufficient amount of foreign culture and 'eye candy' to ensure your attention is held, you need to see David Moreton's 'Testosterone.'