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30 out of 38 people found the following review useful:
I haven't laughed so much in ages.... it was great and I hope it gets distribution., 7 February 2006
Author:
smiling-o from Los Angeles area of USA
Writer/Director Martin Curland did a great job. I loved it.
I was invited to a screening of Zerophilia at Westwood Crest Theatre
November 16, 05 in the LA area and it was great to see the theatre
packed. It's a romantic comedy with a twist. The audience loved it. I'm
not one to laugh easily at films, but, this one had me laughing out
loud a lot.
I hope these guys get distribution.
The theatre was packed and everyone was clapping and smiling at the
end. You could tell by the faces that everyone loved it.
I went in without knowing a thing about the premise line and never
looked at the trailer. It took me by complete surprise. A cute movie
that really does a great job of highlighting love for a person no
matter what the gender is. It's a great comic fantasy. With a twist I'd
never thought of.
You are what you are! Good job...;)
17 out of 22 people found the following review useful:
Innovative, positive and entertaining, 24 March 2007
Author:
Gordon-11 from Hong Kong
This film is an affirmative coming of age film for a teenage man with a
condition that makes him change sex when he has sex.
The plot is very original and innovative. I have never thought about
anything remotely like that before! On the surface, it is a film about
an imaginary genetic condition called zerophilia. It explores self
discovery and self acceptance. Luke finds out that he in fact like
guys, tries to change this but fails. Then he accepted himself as who
he is, and starts a relationship with Max. This very much mirrors the
sexual discovery of adolescents.
This film brings a positive message about self acceptance, as
highlighted in the symbolic scene of Luke given a light blue top for
ladies. It's OK whoever you choose to be.
The positive message is portrayed in an entertaining way. I hope this
message can reach a wider audience!
19 out of 26 people found the following review useful:
A Tale of Two Genders, 31 August 2006
Author:
neylada from United States
I was a little skeptical to watch this movie when I first heard about
it. I couldn't tell if it was a comedy or a drama. Yet, within the
first five minutes of the film, I was really too impressed with Taylor
Handley natural acting skills and lovable portrayal of "Luke," to
really care.
"Zerophilia" ended up being funny and dramatic at the same time. The
whole idea of switching genders through a genetic condition somehow
worked in the story's overall message of acceptance-no matter who you
are.
I think I'll watch it again, if not just to see the reaction of
everyone in the theater in the shocking scene with Luke (wow).
19 out of 27 people found the following review useful:
Wow, great movie!!! I recommend to both genders!!, 10 July 2007
Author:
mixmasterkev18 from United States
I loved this movie. You should definitely see this whether you're a
male or female. It conquers both gender barriers.
The beginning as well as the end is intelligent. The storyline is
precise with the meaning of the word that we all wonder about. However,
the word isn't correctly used. Rather, there should be a noun defining
the exact meaning should be, instead of an adjective. All in all, I
believe this movie had great acting. And when I mean great acting, I
think of the A & B list of actors (which has a lot to say!) I read a
previous comment summarizing "I wish this film can circulate through
the public, it deserves the best!" I completely agree with this idea.
This film should have been in the mainstream. Why wasn't it?
11 out of 13 people found the following review useful:
Good film!, 24 November 2005
Author:
jw-115 from United States
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
Just saw the film, "Zerophila", this past Monday as a part of the 7th
Annual Deep Ellum Film Festival, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hopefully
besides the festival circuit, this film will at least receive some sort
of theatrical run before it hits DVD.
In this fictional narrative, the main character dealing with a rare
genetic condition that causes him to change gender with each erection,
and the only way that this can be altered is to have sexual relations
with another person with similar symptoms. There's plenty of genuinely
funny scenes in this film, as well as some sensitive issues that handle
without being bogged down with syrupy sentimentality.
I applaud the cast and writer/director Martin Curland for this film.
23 out of 38 people found the following review useful:
Eye-opening, 21 November 2005
Author:
kelly-michelle from Dallas, Texas
Great concept, good performances Very original. I saw the film at the Deep Ellum Film Festival in Dallas 21- Nov 2005. Great movie, Funny and a little deep. The film underlies a message of finding your true self. If you have a chance, see it. This film is funny, entertaining and bizarre. Enjoy a look inside a young man finding himself in a way you will not believe. Martin Curland has a feature he should be very proud to show. I hope it is picked up for distribution. Try to find Kelly LeBrock in the opening sequence. Don't hate her because she's beautiful. In this rare coming-of-age comedy that combines elements of magical realism with edgy humor
27 out of 48 people found the following review useful:
truly creative, weird, and funny, 11 September 2005
Author:
taigezhang-1 from Toronto
I was walking down the street when I... anyways I met the director and
got tickets to see the world premiere of it at Rebel Fest in Toronto.
It should have been in the TIFF, but it didn't meet the deadline.
The movie is "so creative" as my friend put it and I haven't seen
anything like that for a long time. Both of us are taking film courses
in college.
The premise is the main character has a disease that changes his gender
in minutes when he gets turned on. My only complaint is that it's hd
quality and not widescreen.
I think most people would enjoy this film's quirky subject, and comedic
dialogues. Unlike most films, Zerophila isn't predictable and not
conservative. Also there's also some sort of frog motif going on in
there.
8 out of 11 people found the following review useful:
The after school special they'll never make :), 26 August 2008
Author:
Joe-146 from Boston MA
Without dropping any spoilers - though if you're reading this you
probably already know too much ;) - I'd sum the point of this movie as
"before you can find your soul-mate, you have to truly know your own
soul". It playfully & non judgmentally deals with gender roles, and
desires. It's cute, at times contrived - but I'll cut them lots of
slack, because this is an unusual plot and moving the story along
sometimes takes some real contortions. The cast is all wonderful &
likable - even those who could be deemed 'villains' have their own
understandable logic. In a world of teenage comedies about finding sex,
recreational substances, or adventures involving large amounts of
toilet humour, this is anything but a mainstream movie. Still, for
those who took the effort to seek it out, it's a worthwhile, and
heartwarming watch. Does using the term "heartwarming" constitute a
spoiler? ;)
See it at least twice. Once with fresh eyes, and again with wisdom.
3 out of 3 people found the following review useful:
Fun, Sweet, Sensitive and lovely, 19 July 2010
Author:
(westpenn49) from United States
I suppose that my summary says it all I had medium expectations for
this film. I liked the concept but was worried that it would be played
for the wrong laughs and bathroom humor. Instead I, and you will be as
well, was rewarded with a sensitive and witty look at how we deal with
our own identities.
Luke has to work through the age old question of "who he is" though he
is working in some unfamiliar territory.
Pay attention to the dance of characters and you will not be too
startled in the end. Though the premise is far fetched the director has
managed to pull it off delicately and satisfactorily.
I loved all the leads, but found the character named Jeanine to be the
wisest of the bunch.
4 out of 6 people found the following review useful:
Seriously funny, 13 October 2009
Author:
catfish-er from Orlando, Florida
I saw ZEROPHILIA on Showtime last night; and, I found it to be is a
very unusual and unique comedy, to say the least.
First off, the cast is wonderful and each character is likable. That's
only because the acting was so exceptional. Taylor Handley as Luke;
and, Marieh Delfino as Luka really pulled this one off. They look
enough alike; but, it's the attitude, mannerisms and gestures that
really work.
Also, Rebecca Mozo as Michelle and Kyle Schmid as Max are excellent
foils to our hero/heroine. In addition, I was absolutely thrilled to
see Gina Bellmen (of Coupling fame) in her role as Dr. Sydney – WOW,
what a performance!
ZEROPHILIA is easy-going and non-judgmentally in its presentation of
gender roles – I mean just look at the title sequence, "Microangelo
Entertainment" and "Scambled Egg Productions" – these guys aren't
taking themselves too seriously.
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