Get Real (1999)
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Critic Consensus: An authentic portrayal of homosexuality in high school, Get Real is an engaging dramedy that doesn't sermonize its audience nor trivialize its characters.
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Cast
as Steven Carter
as John Dixon
as Linda
as Jessica
as Jessica
as Wendy
as Mark
as Kevin
as Dave
as Christina Lindmann
as Young Steve
as Young Mark
as Steven's Mother
as Steven's Father
as Glen
as Morgan Jones
as Linda's Brother
as English Teacher
as Cruising Man
as Glen's Wife
as Crying Baby
as Bob, the Driving Instructor
as Aunt at Wedding
as Bridegroom
as Policeman
as John's Father
as John's Mother
as Woman Driving Instructor
as Julie
as Headmaster
as Roger McGregor
Critic Reviews for Get Real
All Critics (46) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (10)
The strength of this agreeable comedy, directed by Simon Shore from a screenplay by Patrick Wilde, is that it makes even the tiniest sexual encounters seem emotionally momentous.
Fresh, funny and thoroughly engaging.
An issue movie, a comedy, and a love story, this is pretty good at being all three.
The film is grounded in genuine emotions and its knowing humour serves it well. I laughed like a drain.
The movie bravely goes where too many other films have gone before.
Yes, we've heard the tale before, but somehow it just never gets stale: Welcome to another instalment of Romeo and Romeo.
Audience Reviews for Get Real
It's not perfect, but the film features an interesting plot and generally strong performances, especially from the lead character.
Super Reviewer
This is a coming of age and coming out story, even though it is set in the U.K., is still close to something I relate to. Well written and acted. There is no drama for drama sake. Very accurate for real life gay teen experience - even down to the chubby friend-girl! I even thing from the point of the parents is well told. Great movie, a lot of fun and very lovable characters!
Super Reviewer
Loved this film! It's hilarious. This is on my sis's favorite movies list. Right, Wan!?
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Get Real Quotes
| Kevin: | Oye, Carter! Not exactly an oil painting is she? |
| Linda: | No, she's cuddly. And until a few seconds ago, you assumed that because I'm a fat girl and instead of some slim oil painting that I'd be gagging for a quick on in the doorways of Toys R Us. I can just imagine sex with you. Pathetic fumbling to find the bra strap, the slobbery kisses, belching into some poor girl's mouth because you've had too much chile sauce on your kabob. And then the main event, which is either over in seconds or not at all because you're too fuckin pissed. |
| Linda: | He's sex on legs. |
| Jessica: | Which piece are you learning? |
| Wendy: | Romeo, Romeo. Cover me in honey and suck it off with a straw. |
| Jessica: | What? |
| Wendy: | [Looking at John Dixon] God, he's perfect. |
| Jessica: | Fancy him, do you? |
| Wendy: | He can pass me his baton any day. [the rests of the girls giggles] |
| John Dixon: | What time your parents due back? |