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The Tao of Steve (2000)

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Jenniphr Goodman makes her directorial debut with this film about an overweight slacker who has an unusual ability to attract the ladies. The film opens in Santa Fe with portly Don Juan Dex (Donal Logue) at his college reunion. Two of his school day conquests comment about how much weight Dex has gained since graduation. He gamely flirts with a student bartender, but he finds himself attracted to Syd (Greer Goodman) the attractive blonde drummer of the band. Later, Dex tries to teach one of his

R, 2 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Jenniphr Goodman

Written By: Duncan North

In Theaters: Aug 4, 2000 Wide

On DVD: Mar 20, 2001

Box Office:$2.6M

Sony Pictures Classics

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Critic Reviews for The Tao of Steve

All Critics (79) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (39) | Rotten (10) | DVD (14)

Sweet, funny romantic comedy for mature audiences.

December 29, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Turns from interesting character study to wan romantic comedy.

January 8, 2010 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Though employing an utterly conventional romantic design, it tweaks the formula sufficiently...to come across as charmingly distinctive rather than tiredly imitative.

December 6, 2005 Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion

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Frank Swietek

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A different kind of romcom, but a romcom nonetheless, about the pairing of a slacker by choice with the forgotten woman from his college days who got away. Interesting dialogue, but ...

December 15, 2011

moon rivers

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Above average comedy with an original script. Movie has a lot of philosophical references and humor which is central to the protagonist's essence, using philosophy and knowledge to sleep with women.Downfalls of the movie are casting, some of the acting is bad but the lead actor from Grounded for Life delivers. Shot

May 16, 2009