Pulse

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Pulse

2017

1h 24m

Drama

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

LGBTQ+

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A gay and disabled teenager changes into a beautiful woman so he can be loved.

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Donnie Lopez

Black Girl Nerds

06/16/2020

4/5

The idea of being a friend is what is at the core of this movie.

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Norman Gidney

Film Threat

06/03/2020

6/10

Monks' performance as Olly is beautifully sincere and hits moments of honesty that truly resonate.

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M.V. Moorhead

Less Hat, Moorhead

06/02/2020

[Daniel] Monks and his costars are vibrant, skillful actors, and the movie is quite fearless in exploiting the dramatic possibilities of the idea.

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Alexander Ryll

Gay Essential

09/15/2019

A twist on the concept of trans sexuality, Pulse is more about body swapping than the traditional trans experience. Still, Cruz-Martin and Monks deliver an insightful look into the challenges of evolving into one's true self.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

07/11/2018

3.5/5

Some scenes are so raw that audience members feel almost invasive watching them.

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Sarah Ward

Screen International

10/16/2017

The feature's lack of neatness pairs well with its crisp, realism-favouring visuals, as lensed by Cruz-Martin, as well as its performances.

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Synopsis

A gay and disabled teenager changes into a beautiful woman so he can be loved.

Director: Stevie Cruz-Martin
Producer: Stevie Cruz-Martin, Daniel Monks, Gemma Hall
Screenwriter: Daniel Monks
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, LGBTQ+
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 13, 2020
Runtime: 1h 24m

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