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The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down

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Playing on the instructional video format, "The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down" tells you everything you need to know to have a successful night of partying in Los Angeles. Taking place over the course of a single night, the film stars a cast of unknown actors and offers part-satirical, part-serious advice on how to attract sex partners, get into the hottest clubs, get free drinks and score drugs. For non-partying viewers, it provides an intriguing glimpse into the LA clubbing scene.

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Wesley Morris Boston Globe 04/01/2007
3/4
A funnier-than-expected, thrillingly accurate assessment of what makes a night out in Los Angeles such a nightmare. Go to Full Review
Robert Koehler Variety 09/27/2006
Pic's rough production values and flubbed comedy contrast with the amusing and plentiful voice-over narration and the dazzling graphic design that suggests Peter Max on ecstasy. Go to Full Review
Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 11/07/2019
Deliciously decadent. It's time to party hearty and get down with the BOYS & GIRLS GUIDE TO GETTING DOWN! Go to Full Review
Manny Lewis Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/29/2007
B
The Boys' & Girls' Guide To Getting Down is primarily a mock-instructional video about how to get the most out of your nightlife (albeit from a decidedly L.A. perspective). Go to Full Review
Eric Campos Film Threat 09/27/2006
5/5
Never has party life in Los Angeles been better represented and The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down is definitely one of the best party movies ever. Go to Full Review
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Jack C @Jaqiboi Dec 13 A mockumentary that's equal parts absurd and honest. Getting down is an abstract concept and this movie offers insight into the lifestyle. It's far less raw and graphic than K.I.D.S. but shows a similar view of the same culture but in a more comedic fashion with different adult social circles and settings, as well as a variety of personality stereotypes. It's informative and entertaining. The music is really fitting. The characters are intentionally cliche. Don't expect a serious movie because it absolutely does not take itself too seriously. Cameos from Mr. Belding and Meghan Markle. This film has been in my personal collection for almost 2 decades. If you've ever been a part of the party scene I would recommend this movie as it has cultural significance and merit. A true hidden gem. See more 07/06/2020 I watched this movie in 2020 - it simply just hasn't aged well Many aspects of the club life ring true today but the gaudy use of gay bashing and acceptance of rape culture as the norm made it deeply cringeworthy at times throughout the film. It was a cute movie with bright points throughout the film, but be advised that it's perspective on these issues has not withstood the test of time See more 07/24/2018 Faux documentary has a few funny spots. See more 05/25/2014 Silly & very low budget, but also surprisingly thought out. While the plot(s) themselves are very weak, there's a shocking depth of knowledge to the fluffy, icky subject matter. See more 07/29/2013 Hilarious!!!! Very entertaining. See more 06/30/2013 An irreverent... wait, am I really using that word to review this movie?...jesus... anyway, this is a good send-up on everything that the cheesy world of pre-millenial romance used to look like. While it takes cues from social situations dating as far back as the 80's (gasp!) and can seem hilariously dated, it still hits home on many levels, and if you don't at least get a chuckle out of it, stop what you're doing and enroll in art school where no one in our 'dumbed-down' society will have to listen to your vapid opinion ever again. 4/5 because it doesn't try too hard, and imparts some age-old wisdoms (like brothers, it's not sexist to let a girl know that it's not cool to come onto you and use your drunken horniness to do all your drugs...SHANNON. *pouts*) See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Playing on the instructional video format, "The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down" tells you everything you need to know to have a successful night of partying in Los Angeles. Taking place over the course of a single night, the film stars a cast of unknown actors and offers part-satirical, part-serious advice on how to attract sex partners, get into the hottest clubs, get free drinks and score drugs. For non-partying viewers, it provides an intriguing glimpse into the LA clubbing scene.
Director
Paul Sapiano
Screenwriter
Paul Sapiano
Rating
R (Strong Sexuality|Language|Pervasive Drug Content|Nudity)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 3, 2016
Runtime
1h 32m
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