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It's hard to imagine a gay themed film where the main characters aren't drag queens, don't have AIDS, aren't bitchy, catty, flamboyant, tragic or shallow. As it turns out, gay people, like non-gay people, can be all those things (and aren't we all tired of it) and so much more. In fact, the most distinguishing characteristic of gay people is that, for the most part, they are virtually indistinguishable from non-gay people. Isn't it about time a movie just allowed its central gay characters to be a couple of cute young guys whose casual meeting teeters over the course of a hilariously frustrating evening on the verge of becoming more than a one night stand?

Gabriel, played by Christian Campbell, Neve Campbell's older brother, is a shy, aspiring composer with dimples to die for. Mark, J. P. Pitoc, is an outgoing journalism student who earns money as a go-go boy and has the body to prove it. Pitoc and Campbell, who appear together again in the "Thank You, Good Night", gel beautifully as the put-upon would-be lovers. In a world where meeting and having sex can be a rather common and often all too impersonal event, they meet, and like most people their age, they want to have sex. But the story that gently unfolds is not at all common. It's tender, funny, and much more romantic than it sounds.

Tori Spelling, it hurts me to even write this, is terrific as Gabriel's oh-so theatrical friend. She maintains a drama in her life that can be endearing, but is often times more annoying, the latter which Ms. Spelling portrays with great comic success.

The rest of the cast is fairly unremarkable, with two notable exceptions. Steve Hayes is brilliant as a friend from Gabriel's theatre class whose hilarious "Como te gusta mi pinga" is the funniest cabaret number since Priscilla. Clinton Leupp as drag queen Coco Peru, delivers a delightful bathroom soliloquy that will have you in stitches. Even more amusing is the fact that Miss Coco looks distractingly like Ms. Spelling's character, right down to the overabundance of drama.

Trick is an uplifting and life-affirming look at being young and gay and almost in love. Surely you were at least one of these things once.

Trick is a story of a late 20 something gay kid played by Christian Campbell who has been going through a breakup and after a bit of a drought is not having any success. Right now he'd settle for a one night stand of hot passion.

Especially after seeing J.P. Pitoc up on the stage of that gay bar doing the bumps and grinds, it's the man of his dreams. Fate is seemingly kind to him when he leaves the bar and he winds up on the same train as the object of his affection. Pitoc gets off at the same stop, eye contact is met and it's off to Campbell's place.

Which he shares with his straight roommate Brad Beyer and has a female friend played by Tori Spelling who just bounces in whenever she needs to use or borrow something.

When they go to Pitoc's world, Campbell is a bit put off by the partying world of the go-go boys. Will they ever get down to the slap and tickle?

Despite the emphasis on sex and one night stands, Trick is really a delightful romantic comedy with a gay twist. Tori Spelling by dint of her name recognition from 90210 is top billed though she's really in a supporting role. She's very funny in the role of the gay man's best straight woman friend who really wants to dominate the lives of the gay people around her. Also a bit sad.

Both Christian Campbell and J.P. Pitoc have gone on to some substantial careers on the big screen, small screen, and on stage. Pitoc made his film debut here in Trick. Both of them are cast well and I do love the eternal theme of the film that people can be quite a bit deeper than original impressions may make.

Gay romantic comedies seem to fall into two different categories: either they deal with AIDS specifically, or they don't. TRICK falls into the latter category. Films in the former category tend to be too heavy-handed to be good (save JEFFREY and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!). Here, screenwriter Jason Schafer focuses not on AIDS whatsoever. In fact, it is never mentioned once. Instead, we watch as two men (wonderfully played by Christian Campbell and John Paul Pitoc) try to have a one-night stand. The only problem: they have no place to go. As these two men desperately try to find a room, fate interferes, allowing them to get to know each other before consumating the relationship. Tori Spelling is terrific in a supporting role, but it is the two leads who must manage this film, and they do with astonishing realism. It's a modern-day, gay fairy tale. It's the type of film that makes you laugh, cry, and feel good in the end. Hollywood could learn something from this small independent feature.

Finally, a movie about gay men that is not about dying or someone getting bashed or whatever. This is truly a great film. I just can't believe all of the negative reviews. This was a shy and cute movie and it should happen more often that two people should get the "hard" part over with first - you know the getting to know you part. Everyone is so hyped up with getting "off" instead of wondering who this person is I'm about to *^ck. I thought Mr. Campbell was beautiful, from his dimpled checks, to his twinkling eyes. And Mark, well - I'm a true ass fan, so - seeing his round little number did it for me.

See this movie with a date, or better yet, that person you've been in love with for all of those years. It will remind you of yourself and the day you met your mate. It's funny, I met my lover over 13 years ago at a bus stop and it started out pretty much like it did in the movie. Like Mark's answering machine states in the finally scene - "Hi it's Mark - you got me".

Not having seen the film when it was originally released, I caught up with it on IFC. The film is surprisingly light, as the director, Jim Fall, has avoided the usual cliches when dealing with the subject matter.

Mr. Fall was very lucky to find this cast, indeed. The three principals, Tori Spelling, Christian Campbell and John Paul Pitoc play very well together. It's a fun film to watch anytime at all. All types of audiences will enjoy this tale of romance, missed opportunities, and fulfilling a dream.

All this, and N.Y.'s Greenwich Village in the background, who could ask for anything more?

The coitus interruptus in "Trick" is coy. At one point, you want Gabriel, a gay would-be musical-meister, to tear into his inconsiderate straight roommate and get him to play fair. But he's tolerant to a fault, and he doesn't really like gay people as a rule, and he doesn't like the bar scene, and he spends a lot of time with his ex-girlfriend (maybe to avoid any contact), and his choice of roommate is just his way of saying "Hands off." He puts up with the impositions, so when he finally finds someone he likes, he can't find any privacy. The entire night with his "trick," Mark, is spent searching for a place, but they never do. What each finds is something better: a sense that they really like each other's company and that the sex is not as important as the companionship they'll enjoy in the long run.

"Trick" doesn't have much to offer beyond this. Christian Campbell is charming, and John Paul Pitoc is sweet, but the movie doesn't have much more to say than that homosexual men have as many insecurities as straight men, and maybe that they are more star-struck than their heterosexual counterparts. The supporting cast make respectable impressions, but the movie never goes beyond being mildly pleasant. Tori Spelling tries too hard to be engaging which means she's mostly annoying. The freshest moments belong to Lorri Bagley as Gabriel's roommate's bare-breasted girlfriend. She has returned from an extended stay in Paris and returns with the intention of becoming a sex therapist, and considering what she is able to do with Gabriel and Mark, I'd say it's not a bad career choice.

As soon as you finish watching it, you'll want to rewind it and watch it again. The sweetest, most refreshing movie I have seen. Something about it (maybe the thoroughly funny and romantic love story) leaves with the greatest feeling in the world. And I go around for hours after I've watched it singing "Enter You". Funny, engaging, sweet, romantic, and (I know it's the same word the critics used, but they were absolutely right) magical!

I saw this in the theater and bought it as soon as it was available for home purchase. Tori Spelling plays an excellent campy character and the love interest in this story is played beautifully by John Paul Pitoc who while in real life is straight did one of the best acting jobs for this genre since Nick Scotti in Kiss me Guido. If you like laughter, love and want to feel great at the end of a film this is a must have to watch.

I am not gonna trick you now. If you suffer from a case of homophobia, then pass this one over. There are so-called "gay films" that are geared for a mainstream audience- "Philadelphia" " The Birdcage", and " In & Out." However, "Trick" isn't one of them. The movie stars Christian Campbell as a shy gay boy in his quest to bond with another gay boy who at first resembles a trick. There are many gay issues that are brought into the plot line that might not coincide with a conservative audience. Christian Campbell, Neve's brother, does give a fine performance but nothing to scream about. Also, Tori Spelling's neurotic performance was very lively. However, Tori don't lick your chops yet. You still have a ways to go before you could join the female acting elite of Beverly Hills. Now it is up to you to find out if "Trick" to you is a trick or a treat. *** Average

corny, tacky piece of garbage, the humor is all based on cheesy gay stereotypes. the crazy drag queen, the faghag, the gogo boy with a heart, the nerdy boy whos gorgeous but doesn't know it. how dumb! i wish movies with gay themes could be made that have at least something to do with reality.

After a leisurely start, we get some great comic sequences. My favorites are ones I'd call "intimate piano," "drag queen fury," and "coffee shop confrontation."

Like other recent gay-themed films such as BEAUTIFUL THING, OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION, EDGE OF SEVENTEEN, and GET REAL, this film is very personal and doesn't get caught up in homophobia or AIDS. It doesn't even give us coming-out angst. It is just a sweet, old fashioned romance but with gay characters.

I highly recommend this film. It may become a mainstream charmer. I certainly hope so.

The story was nothing special, but the movie was enjoyable because of the two main male actors, Christian Campbell and John Paul Pitoc. I could not stop thinking how easily Christian Campbell could pass as the twin brother of the Northern Ireland actor Michael Legge (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377701/) who appeared in Cowboys & Angels and Angela's Ashes.

For the most part the story is simply a series of sitcom-like frustrating situations that arise as Gabriel and Mark try to get alone together, along with the requisite set of misunderstandings that seem to doom the budding relationship.

It's a pleasant piece of fluff. Watching John Paul Pitoc especially makes the time spent well worthwhile, although some of the supporting characters tend to be annoying ... but then that's life, of which this is meant to be a small slice.

This movie is fascinating because it is so awful. I didn't believe or care about one single character. It was torture to sit through and I love a happy ending, but in this case, I was just happy it was ending. There was never a moment when it approached anything having to do with real life or real people. I am so sorry I saw this movie.

This wonderful little gem is a romantic comedy that centers on two gay men trying to consummate a hook up only to find complications at every turn. What I like most about this movie is the fact that the protagonists are gay is of no importance (unless it's not your thing). I truly believe anyone regardless of his or her sexual orientation can enjoy this film. I also appreciate that the protagonists weren't stereotypical or one dimensional. The only fault I might find is that the actors weren't gay but I didn't hold that against the film.

If you are gay-friendly, then you will enjoy this fresh film. Many laughs along the way. Such suspense! Loneliness is a difficult emotion to deal with. It is very real and heartfelt. We look and hope to find or stumble upon that one person that will be a loyal friend for the rest of our life. Even if it is a trick...or is it? There is just one more scene I wish they would have filmed between the time the two gentlemen were in the cafe bathroom in the evening to the next morning. You know what I mean. I enjoyed the sensitivity and emotional value of this film. John Paul Pitoc's character plays a very patient stranger/soon-to-be-new friend. Don't we wish they all could be patient? I think that John Paul Pitoc is an upcoming actor we should watch for.

First of all, I am not gay. I am married and a mother, but my husband and I had gay friends in our youth. I thought you should know that so you will know that this is a sweet romantic story. In fact, my husband liked it so much, he watched it twice in the same day.

Although it's the story about two men trying to hook up for sex only, the way the eventually connect with each other, you'll forget you're watching two men and just end up rooting for them to know they are meant to be together! The side characters are great (although there is a bit of stereotyping). And Tori Spelling, whom I don't like as an actress, was very good as his "fag hag."

The writer, I would like to add, is very talented. He has won several local theater awards here in California before he turned 20.

Every once in awhile, you go see a nice, romantic comedy. The couple meet, the have that great mutual attraction, although it's sometimes unclear as to on what level, and they start, in one way or another to fall in love. A good, old fashioned romantic comedy throws in a few complications to make it that much more difficult for them to get together, and then there's always the meddlesome friends or ex-lovers that get in the way as well. Oh, and let us not forget a great comic monologue or two, some really sappy tear jerking scenes (perhaps of heart breaking abandonment, or something like that), and, if it has some music - well that's even better! And, even better (at least in the late 90's, as sort of a Millennium bender), let's make almost all of the main characters gay.

This, in a nutshell is what Trick has done. It has given us the definitive, fun hetero-friendly gay romantic comedy. Sure there are scenes of guys kissing, and some very beefy beefcake. But not once do we actually see a penis, or a bare butt (well, an almost bare butt, and some very funny bare breasts). And while there are drag queens, they deliver some damn funny moments and monologues. Any cliches that my be placed within the context of this smart script by Jason Schafer, are far from gay stereo types and only act as a homage to the great Capra-like comedies of the 30's and 40's that only wished they could actually portray gay couples as real people.

An ultra-low budget independent directed by Jim Fall, Trick has a slick bigger budget feel due to the sharp, street smart cinematography of lenser Terry Stacey and some great performances from a basically no-name cast. The one "name", if one can call her that, is Tori Spelling, who tosses away the entrapments of being daddy's girl in "B.H. 90210", and turns on a surprisingly strong comedic performance as Katherine, perhaps the worlds worst musical comedy actress. You go girl! She could easily become one of those indie queens. Not wanting for the cash of the big budget Hollywood films of many other T.V. stars, she's now flexed her acting muscles in a couple of low budget performances ("The House of Yes"), and proved herself a strong contender to Parker Posey and Rose McGowan.

Let us not forget our lovely lovers, Gabriel and Mark, played respectively by Christian Campbell (Neve's brother), and John Paul Pitoc. Both generate considerable charm as the frustrated couple "trying to make it in the big city", as the films tagline would have it. These boys should be watched, because they both have looks and talent that should shine through even stronger in future, less cliche driven performances.

And one would be remiss not to mention Clinton Leupp's hysterical performance as a drag queen driven by jealous revenge. This guy is a hoot...and he sort of looks like Tori at 45 (should I actually say that?).

It's refreshing to see a film with gay themes so very much aimed at the main stream market. Perhaps, with the dawning of the year 2000, Hollywood will take a nod from such strong willed film makers such as Jim Fall, et al, and begin offering us more cinema that touches our heart with understanding...that often we can fall in love with a person, not a gender. And that we often do.

In the first, I'd say 20 minutes, of this film, I was not entertained much at all. It all seemed slow and almost painfully awkward when Gabriel and Mark first started their evening. However, I am glad that I didn't stop watching. It turned into a movie about more than just a one night stand. Instead it was about a one night stand turning into more.

There were some very nice, touching moments in there as well as some good comedy.

But I still could've done without Tori Spelling. But that's my own thing.

Definiely worth the watch, you just have to get a bit into it.

I believed "Trick" to be something like a screwball comedy, but the movie just hasn't enough drive to be one. Nice acting, though, but also boring music and far too many lengths. And sore with that American kind of morality which disgusts Europeans ever since the public response to Clinton's affairs.

Just plain awful. Saw it at a recent gay festival and, sure, it's an audience crowd pleaser, but most gay audiences are like lemmings when it comes to this kind of film. Cardboard cutouts for characters, stereotypes, jokes that have been made a hundred times before, and (surprise, surprise) a drag queen thrown in for good measure. I mean, what's a gay flick without a drag queen clouding up the area. Critics (most of whom have their heads shoved up their asses when it comes to this kind of thing- hence the good reviews Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss and Kiss Me Guido got) say this is a breakthrough gay film, in that it doesn't rely on issues. Well, that's just fine, except it relies on good old fashioned stereotypes.

I watched this film and didn't see one real person. We have the musical theatre writer, the go go boy, the queened out to the hilt cabaret singer who sounds less butch than wayland flowers, the fag hag secretly in love with her gay best friend and let's not forget that drag queen, who makes one of the most forced, inexplicable appearances in a film I have ever seen. (Plus, I have never seen a drag queen who does Anne Meara before, but I can give his performance no other explanation.)Where are the real people?

Story wise, we are supposed to buy that these two guys who are looking for a place to have sex are going to fall in love with each other in one night when in real life, they wouldn't have a thing in common. Pitoc plays the go go boy as a tweaked out numbskull and Campbell is so full of nervous tics that you would abandon him after 15 minutes, no matter how cute he is. And after repeated shots of Pitoc looking bored and annoyed with the whole mess (just like some of the audience) he then turns around and tells us he thought this evening was supposed to be something more than casual sex???? There's no character development, no progression. We're meant to take enormous leaps of faith because the filmmaker tells us to, without giving us one reason why we should care about these people or want to spend time with them.

It's a real shame that the wool has once again been pulled over critic's eyes. This kind of film would never fly if it were a straight love story. Why should gay audiences be willing to settle for such poor quality?

The movie Trick is a light-hearted comedy/romance ... refreshing in that it did not stray from "true-to-life" gay characters, situations and dialog. Many great "quotables".

Also, many enjoyable characters and funny scenes.

J.P. Pitoc is gorgeous. Christian Campbell is highly believable as an inexperienced, "gay nerd". Clinton Leupp is flawless, (and dressed like Tori Spelling from Beverly Hills 90210 for those that did not notice.)Steven Hayes' character is a bit of a stereotype, but funny nonetheless, particularly as a singer. And of course, some of these stereotypes come from somewhere in real life... *ahem*

There is one particularly funny scene with Tori Spelling in a diner. It's so funny, I nearly pee'd myself. And yes, she clearly has issues.

I highly recommended it just for fun. Nothing "downer" about it.

As many people have commented, Tori Spelling gives a fun, over-the-top performance as a not-too-talented actress trying to make it in NYC. (Having never seen 90210, I must admit that I have enjoyed every other performance I've seen her give, and love her ability to laugh at herself: witness this performance and her cameo in SCREAM 2) JP Pitoc is a wonder as the go-go boy, giving an intelligent, subtle, sexy performance. I would normally find such a character uninteresting (similar to Billy's love interest in BILLY'S HOLLYWOOD etc -- yawn!), but Pitoc shows us how he takes a *real* interest in Gabe as the night progresses, and he is so comfortable in his sexuality that he sends sparks off the screen in a big way.

Not an earthshaking movie, but I had a great time. Take a date.

Where do I even begin with this crud? It reeks of "cliche" and has a flashing pink neon sign to boot. A wannabe Broadway musical writer, a go-go dancer, a little dog called Trixie, the melodramatic girlfriend... there are your warning signs right there.

Throw in some of the worst acting I have ever seen, terrible, stilted dialog and drawn out scenes that play like a train wreck. Cute? Yeah, like one hundred pins in my eye! Seriously, there was nothing classy about this film, technically or otherwise.

One star simply for the soft porn eye candy. One extra star because there is worse out there. But there is so much better as well.