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The Tao of Steve

  • 20002000
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  • 1h 27m
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6.7/10
7.7K
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Donal Logue in The Tao of Steve (2000)
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Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.
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7.7K
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    • Jenniphr Goodman
    • Duncan North(idea)
    • Greer Goodman
    • Jenniphr Goodman
  • Stars
    • Donal Logue
    • Ayelet Kaznelson
    • John Hines
    • Jenniphr Goodman
    • Duncan North(idea)
    • Greer Goodman
    • Jenniphr Goodman
  • Stars
    • Donal Logue
    • Ayelet Kaznelson
    • John Hines
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    • 93User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    Donal Logue
    Donal Logue
    • Dex
    Ayelet Kaznelson
    • Beth
    John Hines
    John Hines
    • Ed
    John Harrington Bland
    John Harrington Bland
    • Priest
    Jessica Gormley
    • Gossipy Woman
    Mercedes Herrero
    • Gossipy Woman
    Cheryl Anne Jaroslaw
    • Gossipy Woman
    Nina Jaroslaw
    • Maggie
    David Aaron Baker
    David Aaron Baker
    • Rick
    Dana Goodman
    • Julie
    Greer Goodman
    Greer Goodman
    • Syd
    Dave Bynum
    • Epperley Reunion Band: Bass
    Matt Nader
    • Epperley Reunion Band: Guitar and Vocals
    Dave Terry
    • Epperley Reunion Band - Vocals and Guitar
    John Truskett
    • Epperley Reunion Band: Drums
    Matthew Hotsinpiller
    Matthew Hotsinpiller
    • Jeremy
    • (as Matt Hotsinpiller)
    Sue Cremin
    Sue Cremin
    • Jill
    Roxanne De Mien
    • Sarah
      • Jenniphr Goodman
      • Duncan North(idea) (story)
      • Greer Goodman
      • Jenniphr Goodman
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    • Trivia
      Syd's motorcycle is a Honda C72/C77 (250cc/305cc) from the early 1960s.
    • Goofs
      When Dex and Syd are at her office, and Dex bends down after knocking over of a few baskets, you can see his strap-on belly.
    • Quotes

      Dex: Look at me. Look at me, okay? Technically, I shouldn't be getting laid, but I do. And do you know why, Dave? Because when I'm hanging out with a woman, that's all I'm doing is hanging out, talking, listening. I'm not sitting there thinking about how to get in bed with her. And this completely confuses them because they're saying "Wait a minute. I'm so much better looking than this guy. Isn't he attracted to me?" The basic principle: We pursue that which retreats from us.

      Rick: It's from Heidegger.

      Unnamed Guy Playing Poker: Groucho Marks said the same thing. "Act like a woman can't join your club, and she'll do almost anything to get in."

    • Crazy credits
      Based on a story by Duncan North Based on an idea by Duncan North Based on Duncan North
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Beach/Snow Day/Holy Smoke (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Crystal
      Performed by Epperley

      Written by Dave Bynum (as David Bynum), Matt Nader, Dave Terry (as David Terry), John Truskett

      Published by Windswept Pacific Songs/Rely on Pepe (BMI)

      Courtesy of Triple X Records

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    8/10
    AKA, The Diet of Steve
    This movie is that extremely rare blend of "guy movie" and "chick flick". Every guy can relate to this and most women will enjoy the (twisted) love story. Dex is the ultimate slacker - part time worker, pot smoker, over-eater and heavy drinker. His life is based on emulating the coolness of Steve McGarrett (Hawaii 5-0), Steve Austin (6 Million Dollar Man) and the ultimate in coolness, Steve McQueen. Hence, the Tao of Steve. Dex has claimed for his own a part of Zen philosophy which has made him remarkably successful in seducing women. Syd changes everything. She is an independent, career minded, drum spanking, beautiful woman that doesn't appear to fall for Dex's charms. The chase is on. Dex pulls out all stops, until his past catches reaches up and grabs him. Syd and Dex have a strange relationship that never allows either to fully define the boundaries. There is an obvious attraction, but Syd's contempt for Dex and his methods always throws up the road block. Of course, Dex does some soul searching after a health scare (that seems out of place in the movie) and the somewhat predictable ending,nonetheless brings a smile to our faces. Donal Logue give a brilliant performance as Dex, and Greer Goodman is enchanting as Syd. Greer is the sister of the movie's director, Jenniphr Goodman, and also shared in the writing credits. Take note of the soundtrack as it adds a layer to the script, which itself is loaded with great lines. Go see this movie. And it will work as a date movie.
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    • ferguson-6
    • Aug 28, 2000

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2000 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Parlor - 1841 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Good Machine
      • Thunderhead Productions
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    • 1 hour 27 minutes
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