Barely Legal (2011)

Sue, Cheryl and Lexi are best friends. They do something special every year for their birthday as they were all born on the same day. Now their 18th birthday, they set out to lose their virginity.

Director:

Jose Montesinos

Writer:

Naomi L. Selfman (screenplay) (as Naomi Selfman)

Stars:

Jeneta St. Clair, Lisa Younger, Melissa Johnston

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeneta St. Clair	...	Cheryl
Lisa Younger	...	Lexi
Melissa Johnston	...	Sue
Morgan Benoit	...	Jake
Myko Olivier	...	Eric
Matthew Keoki Miller	...	Frank (as Matt Miller)
Joy Amber Stephens	...	Johanna / J.J.
Irec Hargrove	...	Rod
Wolfie Trausch	...	Chris
Andre Meadows	...	Tom
Lee Doud	...	Troy
Alex Arleo	...	Jeremy
Alex Zanger	...	Jesus (as Alec Zanger)
Joseph O. Gara	...	Jo
Kevin Yarbrough	...	The Priest

Storyline

Sue, Cheryl and Lexi are best friends. They do something special every year for their birthday as they were all born on the same day. Now their 18th birthday, they set out to lose their virginity.

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Plot Keywords:

bare chested male | male objectification | nipples visible through clothing | nude woman in a shower | full frontal female nudity | 

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Taglines:

Presents aren't the only thing they're unwrapping!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Sue: So, girls... what do you want to do for our birthday?
Cheryl: Sue, we have plenty of time to figure something out.
Sue: But this is the big one-eight. I mean every year since our moms met in the hospital we've always done something nice. What is one thing we haven't done before?
Lexi: Mushrooms?
Sue: No, not that. Like maybe take a trip.
Lexi: Like a mushroom trip?
Sue: No.

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Connections

References The Transformers (1984)

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Soundtracks

Bach: Air On The G String
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranged by Patrick Smith

User Reviews

A Cinematic Masterpiece

I would like to begin by apologizing about using word to describe such a well-crafted cinematic masterpiece. I have nothing else at my disposal and words will not do it justice. This is the brilliant coming of age story of three young women who happen to all share the same birthday. The actresses playing these women should receive not only Oscar nods, but also the hardware. Hell, they should give them Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actress just so Jeneta St. Clair, Lisa Younger, and the refreshingly brilliant Melissa Johnston do not have to share a statue. There is no way a trifecta so perfect in acting should not be recognized as a whole. The Director, Jose Montesinos, utilizes his cast and film crew so effectively, the viewer does not feel as if they are watching a film, but actually participating in the entire experience. The connectivity he is able to bring out of all of the actors and actresses is unparalleled. There is a young genius at work behind the camera in this film. You will feel the emotion, pain, hunger, and desperation of every character. I mean every character. Tanya Yiang, who plays the role of Girl, will leave you riveted to the screen. You will despise Morgan Benoit's Jake with vitriol normally only reserved for the most heinous of villains, such as Game of Thrones' King Joffrey. You will feel the religious fortitude of Kevin Yarbaugh's Priest. There is no other way around it. The director got everything possible out of every actor who graced the screen.

Although that is impressive on its own there is little actors can do without dialogue, and the screen writer, Naomi L. Selfman, nailed this one on every facet of good storytelling. If you are someone who loves dialogue, Ms. Selfman's word craft is a treat to behold. Forget the wittiness many critics claimed of such wordsmiths as Kevin Williamson or Diablo Cody, they are not even in a league with Naomi Selfman. She is more deserving to be whispered in the same breaths as Poe, Keats, Whitman, Dante, or even Shakespeare himself. To say that the script of the film Barely Legal was Shakespearean in quality would be an insult to the film for it has set a new standard to which I am certain books, TV shows, and movies will be referred to as Barely Legalian. It was with some distrust that I took the Netflix recommendation from the PS3 Netflix Max option, but I could not be happier that I had done so. This film was a transcendental and life-changing experience for me and I am sure many others. I am seriously considering getting the three main characters tattooed across my torso, but alas even that tribute would not be worthy of such astute filmmaking genius. If you want to have your life changed and be awakened to what truly standard filmmaking is, then check out The Asylum's Barely Legal, but be prepared for the decrepit, weak, worn-out, schlock that Hollywood normally produces to not even touch your movie viewing palate any longer. It will be like having the most astounding meal prepared for you and then trying to tell yourself McDonald's will be good the next time you go there. There is only pre-Barely Legal movie viewers and post-Barely Legal movie viewers. I am glad to call myself one of the latter and if you take the leap you will be too.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 July 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Barely Legal

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Asylum

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1