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Sun Kissed (2006)

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Average Rating: 3.6/10
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Movie Info

A young writer in search of the peace and quiet required to finish his latest novel retreats to his professor's secluded California home, only to find himself drawn to the estate's handsome caretaker in Soda Pop and Sperm Whale director Patrick McGuinn's steamy erotic thriller. Upon arriving at the sprawling desert abode, budding novelist Teddy is instantly drawn to his professor's dutiful servant Leo. In the lazy hours the follow, the pair bonds warmly over drinks before mutual curiosity finds

Unrated, 1 hr. 32 min.

Drama, Gay & Lesbian

Directed By: Patrick McGuinn

In Theaters: Nov 22, 2006 Wide

On DVD: Mar 13, 2007

Wolfe Releasing

Cast

John Ort
Teddy
Gregory Marcel
Leo
Laura Leigh
Cheryl
George Stoll
Crispin
Dyanne Asimow
Leo's Mother

Critic Reviews for Sun Kissed

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (5)

A poorly crafted grab-bag of ideas barely elaborated upon enough to sustain a 20-minute short.

November 23, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

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When a movie aspires to be gay pornography but can't even manage that, well, you know you've got a bad movie.

November 23, 2006 Comment

Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

Top Critic

Is Leo schizophrenic? Did he kill his ex-wife? Did he have an ex-wife? Did he kill Teddy? Is Teddy dead? Who knows, and frankly, who cares?

November 21, 2006 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Jessica Grose

Village Voice

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Artful and intriguing, but ultimately difficult to connect with

February 20, 2009 Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

One would like to say that gay indies are better than ever, but then something like Sun Kissed comes along and drags the whole shebang down to rock bottom again.

December 1, 2006 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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David Noh

Film Journal International

Watching the film, you get the ain't-quite-right sense that a slab of clay intended for Bergman has been mistakenly shaped by an acolyte who should be setting his sights on watercolors.

November 16, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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