Zerophilia
- 2005
- 1h 30m
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6.1/10
2.5K
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In this sexually ambiguous romantic comedy, Luke, a naive college student, struggles with issues of masculinity while he comes to terms with a rare genetic disorder that causes the afflicted... Read allIn this sexually ambiguous romantic comedy, Luke, a naive college student, struggles with issues of masculinity while he comes to terms with a rare genetic disorder that causes the afflicted to switch gender at will.In this sexually ambiguous romantic comedy, Luke, a naive college student, struggles with issues of masculinity while he comes to terms with a rare genetic disorder that causes the afflicted to switch gender at will.
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I loved this movie. You should definitely see this whether you're a male or female. It conquers both gender barriers.
The beginning as well as the end is intelligent. The storyline is precise with the meaning of the word that we all wonder about. However, the word isn't correctly used. Rather, there should be a noun defining the exact meaning should be, instead of an adjective. All in all, I believe this movie had great acting. And when I mean great acting, I think of the A & B list of actors (which has a lot to say!) I read a previous comment summarizing "I wish this film can circulate through the public, it deserves the best!" I completely agree with this idea. This film should have been in the mainstream. Why wasn't it?
The beginning as well as the end is intelligent. The storyline is precise with the meaning of the word that we all wonder about. However, the word isn't correctly used. Rather, there should be a noun defining the exact meaning should be, instead of an adjective. All in all, I believe this movie had great acting. And when I mean great acting, I think of the A & B list of actors (which has a lot to say!) I read a previous comment summarizing "I wish this film can circulate through the public, it deserves the best!" I completely agree with this idea. This film should have been in the mainstream. Why wasn't it?
I suppose that my summary says it all I had medium expectations for this film. I liked the concept but was worried that it would be played for the wrong laughs and bathroom humor. Instead I, and you will be as well, was rewarded with a sensitive and witty look at how we deal with our own identities.
Luke has to work through the age old question of "who he is" though he is working in some unfamiliar territory.
Pay attention to the dance of characters and you will not be too startled in the end. Though the premise is far fetched the director has managed to pull it off delicately and satisfactorily.
I loved all the leads, but found the character named Jeanine to be the wisest of the bunch.
Luke has to work through the age old question of "who he is" though he is working in some unfamiliar territory.
Pay attention to the dance of characters and you will not be too startled in the end. Though the premise is far fetched the director has managed to pull it off delicately and satisfactorily.
I loved all the leads, but found the character named Jeanine to be the wisest of the bunch.
This one's an odd one that's actually oddly enjoyable.
"Zerophilia" imagines a world in which a communicable disease exists that causes sexual partners to suddenly change gender.
The change is triggered in macho Heath Ledger lookalike Luke, who promptly transforms into sexy babe "Luca" after a backseat tryst with a gal played by "Weird Science" hottie Kelly LeBrock, whose star has clearly fallen so, so far.
What's charming about this movie is the way the characters so awkwardly navigate their male and female selves. Some humor is tossed in as their friends struggle to deal with these abrupt changes.
The "odd" comes in at, of course, the premise, as well as how expertly the casting director matched the male and female representations of each character. Their physical similarities made the film's low-budget transformation SFX seem like straight-up magic.
It's not as laugh-out-loud funny as you might expect, but is a lot more enjoyable than you might expect, too, thanks to some endearing performances and a sensitive script.
"Zerophilia" imagines a world in which a communicable disease exists that causes sexual partners to suddenly change gender.
The change is triggered in macho Heath Ledger lookalike Luke, who promptly transforms into sexy babe "Luca" after a backseat tryst with a gal played by "Weird Science" hottie Kelly LeBrock, whose star has clearly fallen so, so far.
What's charming about this movie is the way the characters so awkwardly navigate their male and female selves. Some humor is tossed in as their friends struggle to deal with these abrupt changes.
The "odd" comes in at, of course, the premise, as well as how expertly the casting director matched the male and female representations of each character. Their physical similarities made the film's low-budget transformation SFX seem like straight-up magic.
It's not as laugh-out-loud funny as you might expect, but is a lot more enjoyable than you might expect, too, thanks to some endearing performances and a sensitive script.
I was a little skeptical to watch this movie when I first heard about it. I couldn't tell if it was a comedy or a drama. Yet, within the first five minutes of the film, I was really too impressed with Taylor Handley natural acting skills and lovable portrayal of "Luke," to really care.
"Zerophilia" ended up being funny and dramatic at the same time. The whole idea of switching genders through a genetic condition somehow worked in the story's overall message of acceptance-no matter who you are.
I think I'll watch it again, if not just to see the reaction of everyone in the theater in the shocking scene with Luke (wow).
"Zerophilia" ended up being funny and dramatic at the same time. The whole idea of switching genders through a genetic condition somehow worked in the story's overall message of acceptance-no matter who you are.
I think I'll watch it again, if not just to see the reaction of everyone in the theater in the shocking scene with Luke (wow).
Writer/Director Martin Curland did a great job. I loved it.
I was invited to a screening of Zerophilia at Westwood Crest Theatre November 16, 05 in the LA area and it was great to see the theatre packed. It's a romantic comedy with a twist. The audience loved it. I'm not one to laugh easily at films, but, this one had me laughing out loud a lot.
I hope these guys get distribution.
The theatre was packed and everyone was clapping and smiling at the end. You could tell by the faces that everyone loved it.
I went in without knowing a thing about the premise line and never looked at the trailer. It took me by complete surprise. A cute movie that really does a great job of highlighting love for a person no matter what the gender is. It's a great comic fantasy. With a twist I'd never thought of.
You are what you are! Good job...;)
I was invited to a screening of Zerophilia at Westwood Crest Theatre November 16, 05 in the LA area and it was great to see the theatre packed. It's a romantic comedy with a twist. The audience loved it. I'm not one to laugh easily at films, but, this one had me laughing out loud a lot.
I hope these guys get distribution.
The theatre was packed and everyone was clapping and smiling at the end. You could tell by the faces that everyone loved it.
I went in without knowing a thing about the premise line and never looked at the trailer. It took me by complete surprise. A cute movie that really does a great job of highlighting love for a person no matter what the gender is. It's a great comic fantasy. With a twist I'd never thought of.
You are what you are! Good job...;)
Did you know
- TriviaThough no mammals exhibit zerophilia, some amphibians can change sex when their population doesn't have enough of the one sex to propagate the species.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Midnight Screenings: Kung Pow! Enter the Fist/Code 8/Zerophilia (2022)
- SoundtracksRattle On
Written & Performed by Larry Thomas Moore, Chris Wood, Frank Ewing and Bob Cahill
Performed by Downtown Harvest
By Arrangement with Beond Management
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Box office
- Budget
- $450,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,763
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,616
- Oct 15, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $7,763
- Runtime
- 1h 30m(90 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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