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Punks

Mixed or average reviews
Based on 10 critic reviews
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Based on 3 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Gay/Lesbian
Written by: Patrik-Ian Polk
Directed by: Patrik-Ian Polk
Release Date:
Theatrical: November 2, 2001
Running Time: 104 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, and for language
Starring Seth Gilliam, Dwight Ewell, Rockmond Dunbar, Jazzmun, Renoly Santiago, Loretta Devine, and Vanessa Williams
This rhythm-and-blues-driven romantic comedy is the story of four close-knit friends trying to find that mythical relationship that will make finally make things right. But if you think that sounds familiar, think again, because Punks is the first-ever comic love story set amidst the world of African-American gay men. (Urbanworld Films)
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas
Terrific entertainment, full of wit and energy, alternately hilarious and serious -- and very sexy.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Dana Stevens
The movie's warmth, and Mr. Gilliam's sober, likable performance sustain it through its ragged stretches and amateurish lapses.
Read Full Review >Variety Dennis Harvey
Slick, ingratiating and high-spirited enough to win over gay men of all colors.
Read Full Review >New Times (L.A.) David Ehrenstein
For those partial to sublimely happy endings there won't be a peep of complaint. Only us recalcitrant souls will be left wishing Punks had just a tad more spunk.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Mark Holcomb
Thanks to an uninhibited screenplay and the easy, unforced chemistry of its ensemble cast, Punks is mostly good, snappy fun.
Read Full Review >LA Weekly Ernest Hardy
For a film purporting to tell it like it is for black gay men, race is the most poorly handled aspect in Punk's equation; it's almost as if it had no relevance. That might have flown if its most telling moment didn't suggest otherwise.
Read Full Review >New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman
At its best when it embraces its true identity, as frivolous fun.
Read Full Review >Austin Chronicle Marrit Ingman
Never mind the fact that romantic comedies about gay African-American and Latino men aren't exactly plentiful, let alone ones this good-natured.
Read Full Review >TV Guide Ken Fox
Energetic and ambitious, and its likeable cast marks a welcome return of non-white faces to the center of a gay-themed film.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sam H. gave it a10:
I love this movie it shows the worries us gays have to go throught when looking for love.
Mack S. gave it a 10:
I have been trying to get this movie on DVD or video cassette for years is it available?
