The Tao of Steve

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The Tao of Steve

R

Released Jan 26, 2000

1h 28m

Romance

Comedy

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In college, Dex was the big man on campus. We meet Dex ten years after graduation as he endures one of life's humbling experiences, the college reunion. Now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by another woman the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.

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Critics Consensus

The Tao of Steve puts a fresh spin on the rom-com formula with its rousingly offbeat energy, charming ensemble, and unique insights into the battle of the sexes.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: A-

Sep 7, 2011

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Sweet, funny romantic comedy for mature audiences.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 3/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Turns from interesting character study to wan romantic comedy.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 8, 2010

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 4/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Joe Lozito

Big Picture Big Sound

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 14, 2007

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Audience Member

Excellent advice for all those young guys who want to learn how to pull. Ultimately though we all crave a deeper committed relationship.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Best ever romantic comedy! The comedic aspects are always front and center as the romantic arc unfolds. I have never laughed so hard while watching a dramatic moment. SPOILER ALERT: When he tells her he is falling in love with her, she asks why he is sleeping with other woman, so he asks if he is supposed to remain celibate while he basks in the warmth of her annihilating contempt. This movie will appeal to anyone with an education who likes to laugh as it is a truly intelligent movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Enjoyable romance flick.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Loved how he found a justification for studying philosophy

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

cool film with a slow pace for any intellectual viewer

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Frances H

Mildly pleasant rom-com with the good message that treated women like sex objects who must be tricked into sex is not a good thing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/19/13

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Synopsis

In college, Dex was the big man on campus. We meet Dex ten years after graduation as he endures one of life's humbling experiences, the college reunion. Now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by another woman the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.

Director: Jenniphr Goodman
Producer: Anthony Bregman
Screenwriter: Greer Goodman, Jenniphr Goodman, Duncan North
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Good Machine, Thunderhead Productions
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 26, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.3M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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