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Punks

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Punks reviews
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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)

What The Critics Said

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80

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Terrific entertainment, full of wit and energy, alternately hilarious and serious -- and very sexy.

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75

New York Post Lou Lumenick

Lively, well-acted and directed with assurance.

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70

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.

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70

Variety Dennis Harvey

Slick, ingratiating and high-spirited enough to win over gay men of all colors.

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70

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.

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60

Village Voice Mark Holcomb

Thanks to an uninhibited screenplay and the easy, unforced chemistry of its ensemble cast, Punks is mostly good, snappy fun.

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50

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.

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50

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

At its best when it embraces its true identity, as frivolous fun.

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40

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.

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40

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.

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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?

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