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Residents of the fictional town of Azalea Springs, Texas go into a panic after a gay local says the town's water supply is what made him gay.Residents of the fictional town of Azalea Springs, Texas go into a panic after a gay local says the town's water supply is what made him gay.Residents of the fictional town of Azalea Springs, Texas go into a panic after a gay local says the town's water supply is what made him gay.
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Matthew Tompkins
- Robert Stratton
- (as Matthew S.Tompkins)
Dion Culberson
- Ray Ray Johnson
- (as Dion Culberson / Obsession)
Cheryl Nichols
- Alex Stratton - Child
- (as Sheryl Nichols)
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10ham3l
I would have never seen (or heard of) this film without having met and studied under Kelli at SMU. Seeing her reaction as she told us that in 6 years she'd never shown in at school made me begin to understand how exposed we are putting not only our 'projects' but our entire life in front of people for the sake of art.
"It's in the Water" is lots of fun. The character of Spencer is HILARIOUS, but not drawn up as a caricature like most of the straight people in the film. His lines are fabulous and delightfully droll, but human. One of the truest pleasures of the film.
Otherwise, the previous reviewer was right--the love making scenes are tasteful and...pretty for lack of a better word. It helps, of course, that the two leading couples (Alex and Grace, and Mark and Tomas) are absolutely gorgeous, but the characters individually just light up from the inside out.
Witty, excellent visual design and touching, this is certainly a film that I would recommend. As a huge fan of all things Texas, this is going up as one of my favorite films.
"It's in the Water" is lots of fun. The character of Spencer is HILARIOUS, but not drawn up as a caricature like most of the straight people in the film. His lines are fabulous and delightfully droll, but human. One of the truest pleasures of the film.
Otherwise, the previous reviewer was right--the love making scenes are tasteful and...pretty for lack of a better word. It helps, of course, that the two leading couples (Alex and Grace, and Mark and Tomas) are absolutely gorgeous, but the characters individually just light up from the inside out.
Witty, excellent visual design and touching, this is certainly a film that I would recommend. As a huge fan of all things Texas, this is going up as one of my favorite films.
If you grew up in the South, especially if you are gay, you will see people you know or knew in all of these characters - even the ones that seem a little extreme. I have even recommended it to my Mom -- and Alex can eat crackers in my bed any time! This movie made me feel good!
An odd little movie, with many unknown actors. The comedy/drama in the film is mostly unfunny and undramatic, but some scenes do contain real impact. And one scene is very funny - when the main character goes to the video store for lesbian movies. What a hoot! Otherwise, a good attempt at creating a gay and lesbian movie. This is probably best described as a lightweight and interesting failure - but still worth a look.
The person who reviewed this film from L.A obviously has some issues. Does that surprise us of an L.A. person? How can you down a church choir. Get a life. I thought the film was very funny and has a lot of great scenes. Rent the film its good. I thought the "water" issue was not played out very well. This film has some very good characters,especially the scene with the mother finding out about her daughter being a lesbian,very Cruella DeVille,I laugh until it hurts when I saw this scene. The film was shot in Texas "George Bush Country" I can only imagine that some people here in Texas would think the water could cause people to become gay.You should really check out this film it has some great laughs.
This is a really touching film. I saw it when it was originally released and i still love it now. Although it may not be for everyone's taste I think that you just have to go see it with an open mind! For those of you who come from a small town out in the sticks where everyone knows everyone elses business this is for you! If you don't want to buy it then rent it, at the very least you'll laugh once and be entertained for 100 minutes of your life!!
Did you know
- TriviaIn the scene where Alex is watching the lesbian themed movies the actress is actually staring at a guy as he waves his arms in front of a light to emulate the changing of the TV screen.
- GoofsAs Alex is renting all the videos with a lesbian theme, there is/isn't a shadow of a grid on her face.
- Quotes
Grace Miller: Alex? Are you nervous?
Alex Stratton: Are you?
Grace Miller: Yes. No, of course I'm nervous about this... but not that it's you.
Alex Stratton: I'm nervous. About this, and that it's you.
Grace Miller: Look, if you want I can see about getting another room.
Alex Stratton: I'm not THAT nervous.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)
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- Все дело в воде
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- Gross US & Canada
- $5,639
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,639
- Feb 1, 1998
- Runtime
- 1h 40m(100 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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