The Tao of Steve

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Dex and his friends have twisted the philosophies of Lao-tzu, Heidegger and Groucho Marx into a foolproof theory of dating, The Tao of Steve, which provides rule-by-rule guidelines for how to transform ordinary Joes into charismatic Steve McQueen's. Back in college, Dex was the big man on campus. But we meet Dex ten years after graduation as he endures one of life's great humbling experiences; the college reunion. Now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the young women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up a student bartender, Dex is struck by another woman, the gorgeous Syd, who rides motorcycles and designs sets for the Santa Fe Opera. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve. As Dex falls in love with her, Sy appears immune to his charms and with good reason.

Rating:

R (for language and some drug use)
Genre:

Art House & International, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed By:

Jenniphr Goodman
Written By:

Duncan North, Greer Goodman, Jenniphr Goodman
In Theaters:

Aug 4, 2000 limited
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 20, 2001
Box Office:

$2,586,310
Runtime:

87 minutes
Studio:

Sony Pictures Classics

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Cast

Donal Logue
as Dex

Greer Goodman
as Syd

Kimo Wills
as Dave

Ayelet Kaznelson
as Beth

David Aaron Baker
as Rick

Nina Jaroslaw
as Maggie

John Hines
as Ed

Selby Craig
as Chris

Craig D. Lafayette
as Matt

Matthew Hotsinpiller
as Jeremy

Dana Min Goodman
as Julie

James 'Kimo' Wills

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Critic Reviews for The Tao of Steve

All Critics (49) | Top Critics (11) | DVD (2)

Sweet, funny romantic comedy for mature audiences.

Dec 29, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
Turns from interesting character study to wan romantic comedy.

Jan 8, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

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.

Dec 6, 2005 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion
I cannot believe this movie didn't make a boatload of money.

Feb 28, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies
Another reverse-sexist diatribe that knows not what it says about anything related to the sexes.

Feb 21, 2002 | Rating: short | Full Review…

Chuck Rudolph
Matinee Magazine
Smooth polish, original writing, and good acting.

Sep 20, 2001 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Marty Mapes
Movie Habit
The Tao of Steve has some genuinely comic scenes, some emotionally interesting scenes, and some inter-sexual insights worthy of expression.

Jun 15, 2001 | Rating: 4

Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

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Audience Reviews for The Tao of Steve

Dec 15, 2011

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 ...

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
Nov 29, 2011

"The Tao of Steve" is a witty, albeit formulaic, romantic comedy that is bolstered by a likable central performance from Donal Logue.

Stephen E Super Reviewer
Aug 15, 2011

"The Tao of Steve" is a witty, albeit formulaic, romantic comedy that is bolstered by a likable central performance from Donal Logue.

Stephen E Super Reviewer
Dec 11, 2009

Straight up B boppin average flick, watch out now I'm literally going to type out the first incoherent mess of words that come to my mind: This movie was like a sack full of sacked taters just waiting to get made into frenchy fry stew. Perfect pontification from another poignant powder puffer.

Karl V Super Reviewer