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Test

Released Jun 6, 2014

1h 29m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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In 1985 San Francisco, a promiscuous young dancer (Scott Marlowe) wonders whether he should take the new HIV test.

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

Here is San Francisco as it was in its bohemian twilight, on the eve of catastrophe.

Jun 12, 2014

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Martin Tsai

Los Angeles Times

"Test" is woefully inadequate and unnecessary when compared with "Parting Glances" (1986) and "Longtime Companion" (1989).

Jun 12, 2014

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David Ehrlich

AV Club

Test is most effective when it prioritizes mood over psychological melodrama (which is often), but Johnson's approach is torn between Albert Camus and Brian De Palma.

Rated: B-

Jun 12, 2014

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

This entertaining time capsule, set in SF's modern-dance world, makes playful use of that fateful moment when the first blood test for the HIV virus debuted.

Jun 19, 2020

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Chris McCoy

Memphis Flyer

The film's combination of backstage drama and history lesson makes for a compelling package.

Jan 8, 2020

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Filmed uniformly and rather blandly, perhaps due to the ramifications of fitting its period, Test isn't nearly as powerful as one would perhaps hope it to be.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 30, 2019

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It's good — I'd recommend.It's good — I'd recommend

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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I really thought this was going to be another depressing gay movie set in the 80s. I was pleasantly surprised that it was not. I thoroughly enjoyed the dance scenes and the entire movie. I don't want to give spoilers so I will leave my review at that. This is easily the best movie that I have seen come from Wolfe.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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A very well made film. My only wish is that the film would have focused more on the HIV and historical aspects on the film. I loved the dance sequences, but I felt they took up just a bit too much of the overall theme of the film. However, they were beautiful and I loved this film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Mesmerizing and eerie. Test shows AIDS paranoia of the mid 80 ties looming and disturbing the lives of young dancers, but without too much melodrama already seen everywhere else. Yes, plotwise not much happens in this movie, but outstanding choreography, brilliantly performed dance sequences, ethereal, charismatic and so real Scott Marlowe as main character Frankie all entwine to create absolute visual delight worth watching not only once.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Scott Marlowe is absolutely adorable with his performance. Both, with dance and acting. Charismatic, ethereal, very real. The dance scenes I ve been watching over and over again. Cant get tired of them. Good job with the 80 ties, too. For those, who like to watch human body in real movement, its an absolute delight.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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A tedious and slow look into the 1980s aids epidemic, feels rather unnecessary and is quite sterile.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Scott Marlowe

Frankie

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Todd

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Synopsis

In 1985 San Francisco, a promiscuous young dancer (Scott Marlowe) wonders whether he should take the new HIV test.

Director: Chris Mason Johnson
Producer: Chris Mason Johnson, Chris Martin
Screenwriter: Chris Mason Johnson
Distributor: Variance Films
Production Co: Serious Productions
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.2K
Runtime: 1h 29m

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