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Gypsy 83

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Gypsy (Sara Rue), a 20-something outcast living in small-town Ohio, has long believed that her mother chose her dream of becoming a singer over her own family. One day, her friend Clive (Kett Turton), a fellow goth, reads about a tribute event dedicated to Gypsy's personal hero, Stevie Nicks, which is scheduled to take place in New York City. They hit the road in hopes of performing for the show, thereby getting their foot in the door of the city's music scene, but there are bumps along the way.

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This coming-of-age story of alienated youth is too familiar.

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Philip Wuntch Dallas Morning News The film's two main characters are definitely worth knowing, but the movie takes them on a predictable odyssey. Rated: D+ Sep 9, 2004 Full Review Walter V. Addiego San Francisco Chronicle A mostly undistinguished addition to the long list of films about alienated and self-pitying young people. Rated: 2/4 Jul 16, 2004 Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter The film's main appeal stems from the two main characters, whose close relationship is well-conveyed and moving. Jun 5, 2004 Full Review Fr. Chris Carpenter Catholic Sun Rated: 4/5 Apr 8, 2005 Full Review Nathaniel Rogers The Film Experience The true joy of this indie stems from the well observed friendship between Gypsy and her Goth plaything, Clive. The chemistry between the two young actors is near-wondrous. Rated: B- Oct 15, 2004 Full Review Chris Barsanti Cineman Syndicate By the end, you'll wish to never see another flowing scarf or hear another Fleetwood Mac song ever again. Rated: 1.5/5 Sep 23, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member poignant indie drama about queer (not just LGBTQ queer) youth on a journey. I have thought about this movie many times over the years, a sure sign of its power. The fact that stars like Karen Black and John Doe make appearances is extra! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member If you ignore the stupidity and the predictable clichés that this film puts across, it's actually pretty enjoyable. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Aside from some plot holes and lack of Stevie Nicks songs in a movie that worships her (both of which can be chalked up to being a low-budget indie film), this is an incredibly enjoyable movie. It's one of the few movies I know that explores the relationship between a gay man and his female best friend and real life problems that come up. Could it have been improved with a bigger budget and more time? Definitely! But as it is, it's a tiny indie gem, and it shows us Sarah Rue's amazing rack, which is a big deal in itself! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought this movie was beautifully told about misfits and the teenage goth culture, especially as this was the first culture as a teenager I became fixated upon, therefore I could relate a lot. Both characters are loveable and makes me smile throughout Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member 75% "Look granny, I am a pretty girl, ok? Big and beautiful, haven't you heard? And for the record, I don't give a flying fuck or rolling rim job, what you or anyone else thinks of me. Your dismissed."-Gypsy Vale (Sara Rue) I swear I saw some slimfast in front of Ms. Rue, Jenny would be pissed, possible lawsuit. The film is a much tamer version of THE DOOM GENERATION. "I think I'm past my watward-sex-fag-hag-test-fuck phase...but thanks for the offer. It's just, been there done that."-Gypsy Sara "Earth Girl" Rue rocks. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member probably would've liked this better if I was a big fan of stevie nicks or into the goth scene. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Todd Stephens

Director

Sara Rue

Gypsy Vale

Birkett Turton

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Karen Black

Bambi LeBleau

John Doe

Ray Vale

Anson Scoville

Zechariah Peachey

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Synopsis Gypsy (Sara Rue), a 20-something outcast living in small-town Ohio, has long believed that her mother chose her dream of becoming a singer over her own family. One day, her friend Clive (Kett Turton), a fellow goth, reads about a tribute event dedicated to Gypsy's personal hero, Stevie Nicks, which is scheduled to take place in New York City. They hit the road in hopes of performing for the show, thereby getting their foot in the door of the city's music scene, but there are bumps along the way.
Director
Todd Stephens
Producer
Karen Jaroneski, Todd Stephens
Screenwriter
Todd Stephens
Production Co
Luna Pictures, Staccato Films
Rating
R (Language|Strong Sexuality)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 6, 2001, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.4K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround
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