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Formula 17

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A gay teenager (Tony Yang) falls for an architect (Duncan) after moving to the city to find a summer job.

Critics Reviews

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V.A. Musetto New York Post 08/26/2005
2/4
Neophyte director DJ Chen's formulaic film leaves little doubt. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News 08/26/2005
2/4
The only real surprise about this cheerful gay romance is that such a silly movie was such a smash hit in its native Taiwan. Go to Full Review David Rooney Variety 08/25/2005
A fresh, sweet-natured affair with an attractive young cast. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 05/07/2020
Formula 17's formula for postponing the inevitable final clinch pays off in an unexpectedly moving finale. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/01/2007
Presents such a barrage of grotesquely mugging, swishy stereotypes, coupled with a total lack of wit or style, that mere minutes into it, you are groaning and peering at your watch. Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com 08/30/2005
2.5/5
It's total escapism, and, for a movie about losing one's virginity, surprisingly chaste Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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11/29/2018 A very funnny and cute movie, I could watch it forever and never get bored. See more 04/06/2015 A revenge romantic comedy about life and love for a gay teen in Taiwan. Can't believe this crap was a box office hit. See more 01/04/2013 While as a whole the movie is a bit dull, it certainly had several moments that caught my attention, including several hilariously directed montages. I found it strange that in the entire movie I didn't notice a single female character, except for a couple of extras in the background. See more 05/27/2012 A very light and fun movie, don't take it too seriously and you'll enjoy it. See more 12/13/2011 Great movie from Taiwan. You'll laugh and cry. See more 11/27/2011 I fell off my bed I was laughing so hard at one point. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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D.J. Chen

Director

Tony Yang Yo-ning

Tien

Duncan Lai

Bai Tieh-nan

King Chin

Yu

Jimmy Yang

Alan

Jason Chang

Jun

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Formula 17

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Movie Info

Synopsis A gay teenager (Tony Yang) falls for an architect (Duncan) after moving to the city to find a summer job.
Director
D.J. Chen
Producer
Aileen Li, Michelle Yeh
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Three Dots Entertainment Co. Ltd.
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 2, 2004, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 26, 2005
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 29, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.9K
Runtime
1h 33m