But I'm a Cheerleader
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Movie Reviews of But I'm a Cheerleader
Movie Review: Hilariously Cute!
Summary: 5 Stars
Spoilers Won't Make You Not Want to Watch It!
Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Michelle Williams, Brandt Wille, Bud Cort, Ru Paul, Richard Moll star in the hilariously cute look at "Homosexuals Anonymous" and the after-affects that make it ridiculously funny from beginning to ending.
Natasha Lyonne is a cheerleader who doesn't know she's a lesbian and is sent to "True Directions" to get "straight." True Directions is run my Mary, who's son is Rock--and he's totally gay, and so is she. Hypocrisy! Her fellow roomies consist of a bunch of people having the shakes from being away from homosexuality. Ru Paul, yes the Drag Queen, is a True Directions leader and apparently in love with Rock. Clea seduces Natasha's character although Sinead hates it.
At True Directions, you have to find your "root" (the reason your gay/lesbian). They are hilariously funny.
Richard Moll (the court guard from Night Court) leads the "underground homosexual railroad" to show them a balanced perspective as "Larry Bear."
All the pent-up sexual tension among the characters leads to a hilarious conclusion you won't want to miss!
Note: It does have a fairly graphic lesbian sex scene so no recommendations for those under 18.
Movie Review: a movie for... not everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know why it is, but I LOVE this movie. The first time I watched it was about seven years ago, and it still holds up rather nicely. The storyline is just as silly as you've probably read from the description, but totally worth watching because of the highly enjoyable storyline (not to mention maintaining an interesting and creative flow for the entire running time).
Extremely concerned parents send their daughter to a place where they are hoping the people there can remove their daughters strong feelings for other women. By the time the poor teen girl gets to the place, she's confused, lonely, and a bit scared. But this is where the storyline REALLY gets good!
She meets another girl who has an obnoxious attitude and doesn't want to be there either, but the two girls eventually develop feelings for each other. Watching the two girls kiss and fall in love all the while trying to hide their secret love for each other really was rather fun to watch!
Honestly, I've NEVER seen a storyline like this before, haha. It's really special! I also love the film for the Go Sailor songs- especially "Together Forever in Love". What a CATCHY little song that is!
Movie Review: Gay and straight stereotypes lampooned.
Summary: 5 Stars
This glorious film lampoons both straight and gay stereotypes, working as comedy with a rock hard centre. Megan (Natasha Lyonne) and Graham (Clea Duvall) are thrown together in the absurd surroundings of a camp aiming to turn gay boys and girls straight by relentlessly forcing heterosexuality down their throats.
Unfortunately for the girls' Boss, Mary (Cathy Moriarty), her efforts to straighten out every one of her charges are doomed to failure - although the viewer can see through the veneer of those who eventually claim that the 'treatment' has worked, the 'Graduation' scene leaves a worrying taste in the mouth - she also tries to ignore the fact that her son isn't as butch as she would wish. He flirts outrageously with 'ex-gay' Mike (RuPaul Charles) who is in charge of butching up the boys.
Many moments of wondrously camp send-ups ensue, and Megan encounters some terrific characters after her parents and cheerleading girlfriends conspire to send her to True Directions.
Personally I love it!
Movie Review: Campy and Sweet
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is so campy but sweet at the same time. It plays off of the stereotypes of the GLBT community and how ridiculous they are. It also has an amazing soundtrack. Too bad it was never released! Natasha Lyonne is a sweet but misguided teen in a "typical" suburban world where any difference is unacceptable. After an intervention with family and friends because they think she is a lesbian she is sent to True Directions to learn to be straight. Appropriate hilarity ensues. It has a beautiful and romantic love scene that is done in a great way, it is not unnecessarily graphic but I think portrays the innocence of love between two young women. The music Glass Vase, Cello Case by Tattle Tale is a beautiful accompaniment to the scene. I really recommend this to everyone. Though not meant to be a realistic story, it is a good laugh with a healthy dose of romance.Movie Review: This is social commentary NOT a teen flick
Summary: 5 Stars
I read some professional critics reviews of this film before I purchased it and the critics just didn't get it. There were several comments on this being a bad "Porkies Revenge" type movie. This movie is, most of all, social commentary that is done very very well. There is certainly a point of view and a message in that commentary but it is done with humor and understanding of the opposing view. Never quite mean spirited but certainly pointing out some of the absurdities in the false arguments of the conservative religious and secular views against LGBT culture. The movie is also unafraid to have some fun making fun of that very same culture.