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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous

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Billy (Andrew Paterson), a farmer's son in the 1970s New Zealand, would rather play dress-up than rugby. His effeminate nature earns him more than his share of teasing by his classmates, especially when his tomboy cousin (Harriet Beattie) is not around to protect him. When a new boy (Jay Collins) arrives at school, Billy alternates between soliciting his friendship and bullying him.

Critics Reviews

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Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Jun 24, 2006
2/5
The movie's insistently playful tone and cheesy fantasy sequences ultimately work against its ambitions, undermining a story that seethes with abuse and sexual obsession. Go to Full Review Adam Nayman eye WEEKLY Sep 9, 2005
1.5/4
Young lead Andrew Paterson is so likeable that the film occasionally threatens to be affecting, but a series of strenuously melodramatic developments late in the game kept us detached and unimpressed. Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com May 10, 2007
3/5
The disconnect between comedy and grim reality hurts the film. Go to Full Review Maitland McDonagh Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
Handsomely photographed but painfully fey. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 30, 2006
1/4
...yet another coming-of-age story... Go to Full Review Film Threat Aug 29, 2006
4/5
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Audience Reviews

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Dec 31, 2013 A confusão e as quebras de ritmo entre uma sequência e outra são atenuadas pela abordagem sutil e ao mesmo tempo realista do roteiro. Mais um ensaio sobre a perda da inocência que mostra, ainda na pré-adolescência, a ebulição de descobertas e inadequações enfrentadas pelos gays. See more Dec 15, 2013 a must see for everyone. such a quirky coming of age movie. See more Nov 25, 2012 "Cute" in a way but way too cute for my appetite. See more Jun 18, 2012 Its soap opera appeal makes this nothing but cheesy, the script makes the story seem nothing but uneven, even the performances are embarrassing. See more Jun 3, 2012 Great coming of age story Australian style. To all those chubby gay kids of whom I was one. See more Nov 28, 2011 It's so chessy and uninteresting, i wouldn't want to see it again See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Stewart Main

Director

Andrew Paterson

Billy

Harriet Beattie

Lou

Jay Collins

Roy

Rima Te Wiata

Evey

Michael Dorman

Jamie

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Movie Info

Synopsis Billy (Andrew Paterson), a farmer's son in the 1970s New Zealand, would rather play dress-up than rugby. His effeminate nature earns him more than his share of teasing by his classmates, especially when his tomboy cousin (Harriet Beattie) is not around to protect him. When a new boy (Jay Collins) arrives at school, Billy alternates between soliciting his friendship and bullying him.
Director
Stewart Main
Producer
Michele Fantl
Screenwriter
Stewart Main
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jun 2, 2006
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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