2003
Unrated
TLA Releasing
1 h 32 m

2003
Unrated
TLA Releasing
1 h 32 m

Summary Set in a world of wacky artists, cute alternative guys and a rock star with twisted sexual habits, Luster is a wildly entertaining, gritty and charming look at a queer boy's adventures in lust, sex -- and maybe even love. (TLA Releasing)

Directed By: Everett Lewis

Written By: Dennis Cooper, Everett Lewis

2003
Unrated
TLA Releasing
1 h 32 m

2003
Unrated
TLA Releasing
1 h 32 m

Luster

Name: Luster
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2003-09-12
Duration: 1 min 32 s
Rating: 40
Cast: Justin Herwick, Barry Wyatt, Shane Powers, Pamela Gidley, Susannah Melvoin

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Everett Lewis

Written By: Dennis Cooper, Everett Lewis

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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

17% Positive
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50% Mixed
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33% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

17% Positive
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50% Mixed
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33% Negative
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Variety

An ensemble seriocomedy that's initially loose to a fault, but gradually wins one over with its shaggy charm -- and by the close has grown more ambitious, and poignant, than initial reels lead you to expect.

By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Has a charming, skittish quality, and Lewis finds pathos and humor in his characters' often painful search for love.

By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

The climactic shocker is far too exacting, but Lewis nails the milieu, and has the sense to not spell out every motivation in capital letters.

By Mark Holcomb FULL REVIEW

TV Guide Magazine

It's not a total shock when this gay romantic comedy suddenly veers into to heavy S&M, non-consensual sex and suicide.

By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Relentlessly bright and superficial, even when the subject turns to self-destruction.

By Dave Kehr FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

The lack of a meaningful story would be easier to take if the dialogue was wittier or the characterizations were deeper, but the proceedings are instead surprisingly bland considering the outrageousness of many of the situations.

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Production Company Film Research Unit, Form A 2042 Films, Filmart Production

Release Date Sep 12, 2003

Duration 1 h 32 m

Rating Unrated

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Tagline What makes you shine?

Luster

Top Cast

Justin Herwick

Jackson

Barry Wyatt

Jed, Orgy Body

Shane Powers

Sam

Pamela Gidley

Alyssa

Susannah Melvoin

Sandra

Jonah Blechman

Billy

Sean Thibodeau

Derek

Willie Garson

Sonny Spike

Gabriel Dell Jr.

Private Investigator

Henriette Mantel

Sam's Mom

Norman Reedus

Sextools Delivery Boy

Chris Freeman

Kurt Domain

JD Cullum

Ned Smythe

Brian Grillo

Bartender

Michael McCraine

Orgy Girl

Beth Lapides

Gallery Owner

BunBoy

Herman, Orgy Body

Stephen Berra

Skaterboy

Chad Kula

Pressure Zone Photographer

Justin Bloomenthal

Impressionable Customer

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