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Movie Info

Gypsy (Sara Rue), a 20-something outcast living in small-town Ohio, has long believed that her mother chose her dream of becoming a singer over her own family. One day, her friend Clive (Kett Turton), a fellow goth, reads about a tribute event dedicated to Gypsy's personal hero, Stevie Nicks, which is scheduled to take place in New York City. They hit the road in hopes of performing for the show, thereby getting their foot in the door of the city's music scene, but there are bumps along the way.

Rating:

R (Language|Strong Sexuality)
Genre:

drama, comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Todd Stephens
Producer:

Karen Jaroneski, Todd Stephens
Writer:

Todd Stephens
Release Date (Streaming):

May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA):

$29.4K
Runtime:

1h 34m
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Sara Rue

Kett Turton

Karen Black

John Doe

Anson Scoville

Paulo Costanzo

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Critic Reviews for Gypsy 83

All Critics (26) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (12)

The film's two main characters are definitely worth knowing, but the movie takes them on a predictable odyssey.

September 9, 2004 | Rating: D+ | Full Review…

Philip Wuntch
Dallas Morning News
A mostly undistinguished addition to the long list of films about alienated and self-pitying young people.

July 16, 2004 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

Walter V. Addiego
San Francisco Chronicle
The film's main appeal stems from the two main characters, whose close relationship is well-conveyed and moving.

June 5, 2004

Frank Scheck
Hollywood Reporter
It is clear that as a filmmaker Todd Stephens, like his heroes and heroines, is determined to be true to himself.

May 21, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
Saga is especially sapped of its appeal and energy by the toxically charmless titular character whose central obsession -- dressing up like Stevie Nicks and singing her material -- is curiously wedged between comedy and oddity.

April 27, 2004 | Full Review…

Robert Koehler
Variety
Deserves to be discovered not only by Goth and gay crowds, but by anyone who runs screaming from all things average.

April 20, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Peter Debruge
Premiere Magazine
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April 8, 2005 | Rating: 4/5

Fr. Chris Carpenter
Catholic Sun
The true joy of this indie stems from the well observed friendship between Gypsy and her Goth plaything, Clive. The chemistry between the two young actors is near-wondrous.

October 15, 2004 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Nathaniel Rogers
The Film Experience
By the end, you'll wish to never see another flowing scarf or hear another Fleetwood Mac song ever again.

September 23, 2004 | Rating: 1.5/5

Chris Barsanti
Cineman Syndicate
Plenty of melodrama but precious little truthfulness...a very provincial item that probably shouldn't have ventured across the state line.

September 12, 2004 | Rating: C- | Full Review…

Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion
This is not a great movie, but it has some nice moments. It shows Goth kids need love too.

September 10, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com
A road movie where the audience is a little skittish about going there.

August 8, 2004 | Full Review…

Harry Haun
Film Journal International

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Audience Reviews for Gypsy 83

Mar 11, 2008

I both like and dislike this film. I love Clyde and Gypsy, but I hated the shit they got put through, and that the ending was more realistic than a proper happy ending. That's life I guess.

Kylie B Super Reviewer
Apr 10, 2007

holy mother of BOOBS!

Stevie S Super Reviewer
Jul 25, 2005

[font=Century Gothic]"Gypsy 83" is about the token outsiders of Sandusky, Ohio. Gypsy(Sara Rue) is a 25 year old Stevie Nicks clone(I'm actually more of a Christine McVie person myself) who works at a local photo developer and drives a classic Trans Am. Her mom abandoned her 18 years before for the big lights of New York City leaving her with her father who works in a music store. Clive(Kett Turton) is a straight-A student, high school senior, gay and something of a goth. They find out about a contest called "Night of a Thousand Stevies" in New York City that is scheduled in four days time. Gypsy agrees to enter and off they go...[/font] [font=Century Gothic]"Gypsy 83" is a well-meaning tale with likable leads but it relies too much on types and caricatures to be any good. Not much of the movie is really believable with only a few scenes that have any lasting emotional impact. And why does Gypsy choose Stevie Nicks as her personal goddess? Is it her music? [/font]

Walter M Super Reviewer