A bitter stand-up comic who discovers that he's HIV positive makes a deal with the devil to perform three deeds in exchange for becoming HIV negative again.A bitter stand-up comic who discovers that he's HIV positive makes a deal with the devil to perform three deeds in exchange for becoming HIV negative again.A bitter stand-up comic who discovers that he's HIV positive makes a deal with the devil to perform three deeds in exchange for becoming HIV negative again.
De Ann Marie Odom
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- (uncredited)
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I had seen this DVD on the shelf of my local video store for a few weeks now and since the premise seemed kind of interesting I decided to give it a chance on two for one Tuesday rental. I was released by Q Connection (or something like that); one of those independent companies that put out primarily gay themed films (I've rented a fair amount of them in the past and usually wind up wishing I hadn't...unfortunately this time was no exception). It tells the story of a gay man who writes the devil asking for some career help. Satan shows up, grants he requests (while exacting some sort of return favor to be discussed at another time) but with a twist. He's now telling homophobic jokes and the (straight of course) audience is laughing and lapping it up. Some other stuff happens but overall none of it was very interesting and the best thing I can say about it is that it finished in under 90 minutes. The acting, sets and production values were all OK so I guess it was the execution I had a problem with (and I usually like movies where Satan has a starring role). I'd have given it one star but as bad as it was it still didn't deserve to be on the same level with "Gerry". View at your own peril.
This movie is about a guy who makes a deal with the devil. There is AIDS in it because "gay cancer' and all. Overall it doesn't go anywhere and is a big waste of time and effort. It is boring and full of liberal hype. Don't bother.
Faustian tales can be very entertaining and this one is no exception. Using AIDs as the centerpiece for this movie is quite innovative. It is obvious this is an independent movie and for all who need Hollywood flash (and big money movies) you might be disappointed, however I was highly entertained and thought the movie was extremely creative. With the rather heavy AIDS theme, it does seem to find some very comedic moments which did lighten and change moods. For instance the devil is a redneck Junior High School principal who plays the accordion. The story line is really brilliant I think and the outcome is not expected. I recommend it for something different than most of the same old same old.
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Simon DeSoto: There's this friend of mine. He's HIV positive. Its *NOT* me. Don't even begin to think I'm talking about me.
- SoundtracksTango DeSoto
Written and arranged by Marjorie De Muynck (as Marjorie de Muynck)
Performed by Tony Yassolino, Richard Marshall, Yasmin, Marjorie De Muynck (as Marjorie de Muynck), Tom King
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- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
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