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Summary: Such a disappointment
Review: I rented this dvd with very high hopes when I was first craving films that were at all lesbonic, and it was such a let down. The screenplay was awful, the acting offensively bad, and the technical aspects-well, I realize that it was a low budget film, but come on people. The sound was especially bad, to the point of distracting.
Aside from the movie being bad, the special features included interviews with everyone EXCEPT the chic who wrote/directed/starred in the thing. I agree with another reviewer: buy this ONLY to help promote the making of more, hopefully better, movies with a lesbian subject matter. For actual entertainment value, go elsewhere.
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Summary: Don't be mistaken with the opening
Review: I saw the start of this movie on my mom's TiVo but it did not record the whole movie. I thought the opening was cute and funny. So I rushed out and rented the DVD. Boy am I glad I only rented it. The only good thing about the whole movie is that its filmed in San Diego (my home town) so I knew the areas they were in. Other then that it was all around lame. If you must see it RENT IT DO NOT PURCHASE, unless your looking for a dust collecting DVD to add to your collection.
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Summary: RAD FILM A NEW TYPE OF LESBIAN FILM: TALENTED!!!
Review: I saw this film a year ago in the movie theater...guess it had a limited release...so I heard it was selling so I hooked up to Amazon...read the reviews ...anyway...what did I think of this film....It is good because there is talent here...not some banal film like Go Fish (awful) or Bar Girls (awful) or Two Girls in Love (A teen movie that should have been an afterschool special...) A Family Affair is well written and really captures the lesbian drama of romance and understand the comedy of our lives...we can laugh at ourselves...the actors are talented the writing is great...some sexy girls in this one...and the lead who is the director knows how to play off her cast...Actually got interested in this film after reading an article in Curve Magazine...and read about director...she has been in mainstream film and stage and wanted a film for our genre as she is one of us...she was 37 when film was made so I think that speaks for itself she is experienced and understands love and heartache we all go through...yet she is young enough to attract a hip audience, I'm 26, I liked it...it is like a romantic comedy that teaches us about our own drama through laughter and a real hot sex scene ( a plus)
Go see it this one is a keeper ordered mine already...
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Summary: Very Bad
Review: I should have rented this DVD before buying it. This movie was painful to watch. The lead who is also the director and writer overacted to a fault. The cast was mismatched and other than a couple of moments that went by quickly, I laughed only due to the lack of quality. Even for a [wierd] film this is substandard. It is overly dramatic, awkward, and self indulgent. I advise anyone interested in this film to rent it first before you think of buying it. This way you can save your money.
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Summary: #1 For a Reason Great Film
Review: I thought I'd give DVDs for xmas gifts this year...So I went looking...Had to find a good lesbian flick for my friends...The number one lesbian film in the country this year on DVD was A Family Affair...so could I trust other women who bought it before me? Was it as good as people said it was? Did the film festivals that named it best picture (on the cover) make the right choice? Was a high Amazon rating correct? The answer is:
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!!!!!! (hey and I do not say yes easily:) A Family Affair is finally a lesbian film that knows something about script writing and acting. This was a hilarious film combined with some ultra sexy actresses (who could act) and a story that had you wishing the film was three hours so you spend more time with the characters. You won't see those dreaded stereotypes or dull angst ridden girls or coming out issues...These girls have arrived and you are lucky get to enter their lives for two hours.The story is a well done take on a love torn girl, making her mind up between ex and current gf and learning about herself in the process. This is a fabulous film. The dinner scene of the girlfriends is a highlight. And if you read lesbian mags, like Curve, Girlfriends, you'll know this filmaking group that made A Family Affair has a new film coming out next year!!! A drama mixed with erotica, Now I know what I am buying for Christmas 2005! Can you say "INESCAPABLE"!!!!
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Summary: Blah!
Review: I was not impressed with this movie. I purchased it beacause of the reviews it recieved. However, I was disapointed. The only thing I liked about this movie was that it was filmed in my hometown, San Diego. It was a treat to see Mission Bay on the screen. Other than that I would say the lead character was extremely irritating. Poor acting and certainly not enough of the supporting accresses. If they would have done that this could have been a more digestive movie. It was predictable. The beginning and middle was a major sleeper.
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Summary: Helen Lesnick WISHES two women would fight over her!
Review: I'm trying to understand how people reviewing this film are saying it is the best ever. This is on par with Claire of the Moon. The fact that the lead actress is also the writer/director should explain why the story line doesn't make any sense. I didn't believe that this whiny unattractive woman with no observable charms could have two hot women fighting over her. Maybe in Helen Lesnick's fantasy world that happens to her but it doesn't make for a good film
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Summary: Decent Addition to Lesbian Genre
Review: I've seen or own just about every "lesbian-themed" movie there is out there, and as most of us lesbians know, they are all pretty much bad..except for a handful. I know this movie had its definite awkward moments, such as the beginning monologue directly spoken to the camera, but after I kept my mind open about it and continued to watch, it grew on me. Lesnick has some very witty lines, and she did a decent job acting, too. Too bad we couldn't see more of Michelle Green, as well. But I was very impressed with Erica Shaffer who played "Christine." I think her honest and sincere charaterization is what made the movie. But one question for the director...why was "Christine" wearing a horrible wig half the time?? So, overall, I'd say check out this movie. Favorite part/line of the movie: "This didn't happen in Mexico." Curious? Then you have to check it out. :)
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Summary: See This and Love IT!!!
Review: If I were president I would make a law that everyone should see this film...(especially us girls) I am passionate about this film as a student I appreciate the filmaking and the script writing it deserves a bigger budget....
The director captures the emotions and personalities of these characters and I hope there are more movies in her future... A Family Affair is that lesbian movie that will be remembered for groundbreaking style....no more films that look low biudget or scripts that make you want to scream NOOOOOOO!
This film is so well done you want to reach out and hug the cast and thank them for a film you will truly love...true it is low budget but what lesbian genre gets big budgets especially new directors...this is a filmaker that the gay community will welcome she sees us and hears us and understands we are no different than anyone else...other than who we choose to love...I wish I could give more than 5 stars this filmaker deserves the entire night sky!
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Summary: IT IS GRRRRRRRRRREAT!!!!!!
Review: If you do not love this flick you have no heart or .....well you can guess...This is a film to fall in love with as well as the characters it is a story about a love triangle...torn between 2...but done in a new refreshing way...it is intelligent and so well written and wonderful memorable scenes (and a little sex..) I hope this company makes more films...this film leaves me wanting more from this director!!!! BRAVO!!!
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