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Luster (2002)

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Written and directed by independent filmmaker Everett Lewis, Luster is a low-budget romantic comedy. Would-be poet Jackson (Justin Herwick) is tired of orgies and wants to settle down. While working at the record store owned by Sam (Shane Powers), he attracts the affection of good boy Derek (Sean Thibodeau). However, he would rather have bad boy Billy (Jonah Blechman), who's involved with rock star Sonny Spike (Willie Garson). Meanwhile, Jackson's cousin Jed (B. Wyatt) arrives in town from Iowa

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy

Directed By: Everett Lewis

Written By: Everett Lewis

In Theaters: Mar 17, 2002 Wide

On DVD: Dec 9, 2003

TLA Releasing

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Critic Reviews for Luster

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (5) | DVD (3)

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

October 16, 2003 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

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Surprisingly bland considering the outrageousness of many of the situations.

September 22, 2003 Comment

Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

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If Mr. Lewis intends Luster as a gay romantic fantasy, the fantasy is entirely one-sided.

September 11, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Dave Kehr

New York Times

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So bad in a special gay, L.A. way that it's almost an inept classic of its kind.

December 16, 2003 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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David Noh

Film Journal International

Lively, from-the-heart script ... and terrific, natural performances that, like the film itself, are cumulatively affecting.

November 19, 2003 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

L.A. Weekly

Already overloaded with too many extraneous characters, this wobbly romance is thrown completely off balance by the Sonny/Billy subplot, which is more disturbing than warranted.

September 11, 2003 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Ken Fox

TV Guide's Movie Guide

A character can be intelligent and provocative by pointing out the flaws of sophisticated people, but not by posing like a rebel and ripping into stereotypes.

September 9, 2003 Comment