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      Luster

      2002 1h 30m Comedy Drama List
      50% 10 Reviews Tomatometer 37% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Jackson (Justin Herwick), a gay Los Angeles poet who engages in a promiscuous lifestyle, has a new gig writing lyrics for rocker Sonny Spike (Willie Garson). While at his friend's record store, Jackson meets the conservative Derek (Sean Thibodeau), who becomes instantly attracted to him. However, Jackson soon becomes obsessed with Billy (Jonah Blechman), a sadomasochist who's romantically linked to Sonny. He also finds himself attracted to his out-of-towner cousin, Jed (B. Wyatt). Read More Read Less

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      Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Luster has a charming, skittish quality, and Lewis finds pathos and humor in his characters' often painful search for love. Rated: 3/5 Oct 16, 2003 Full Review Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter Surprisingly bland considering the outrageousness of many of the situations. Sep 22, 2003 Full Review Dave Kehr New York Times If Mr. Lewis intends Luster as a gay romantic fantasy, the fantasy is entirely one-sided. Rated: 1/5 Sep 11, 2003 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3/5 Dec 23, 2003 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International So bad in a special gay, L.A. way that it's almost an inept classic of its kind. Dec 16, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Breaking out of the 90's grunge scene comes a group of sex-fueled "punks" who's love of music and genitalia come together to bring you Luster. The movie opens with a pile of naked flesh on a bed (which is on the DVD cover/poster), we meet the main protagonist Jackson, and his prominent, crazy blue hair. Slipping to the bathroom and out the door he goes to work, where we then meet the other main character, Sam, Jackson has been living with Sam for some time now, long time friends, Sam takes Jackson under his wing to keep him right. While skating about laying CD's out on the shelves (and yes, literally skating) Jackson bumps into this curious guy who evidently falls for him immediately, although, Jackson is more interested in the straight guy he met last night at the orgy to even notice him. Jackson leaves to goto a meeting, this is where we find out that he is an aspiring poet/song writer and he is meeting with this stereotypical Hollywood hotshot to show him his new work. Without spoiling too much the rest of the movie is basically Jackson chasing this boy he met the night before just to find out the deep secrets behind him. Quirky, funny, romantic and disturbing at times, this film is a must see for anyone who's interests would peak at the thought of a punky LGBT teen romance set in the underground scene of LA Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie but could of been a lot better. It kind of has bad acting, with characters you wish were not there but overall pretty good. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member I put this movie on because I wanted to see Norman Reedus for the minute he's there. I thought it'll be a total waste, the beginning was slow and uninteresting, but then it got better. Don't know about the acting, but they delivered the message. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Me gustó, no es una película que trascenderá pero me gustó la trama. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member this movie sucked! I didn't like any of the characters very much. It had a bland story line. The annoying repeated same-word voice-overs drove me crazy!! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member fill with despite, but the end is not fo bad. I wish Jackson can be together with his cousin. jckson is so handsome and good body. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Jackson (Justin Herwick), a gay Los Angeles poet who engages in a promiscuous lifestyle, has a new gig writing lyrics for rocker Sonny Spike (Willie Garson). While at his friend's record store, Jackson meets the conservative Derek (Sean Thibodeau), who becomes instantly attracted to him. However, Jackson soon becomes obsessed with Billy (Jonah Blechman), a sadomasochist who's romantically linked to Sonny. He also finds himself attracted to his out-of-towner cousin, Jed (B. Wyatt).
      Director
      Everett Lewis
      Screenwriter
      Everett Lewis
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Dec 9, 2003
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $24.1K
      Runtime
      1h 30m