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Punks

Play trailer Punks R,  2000,  1h 44m,  Comedy/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 56% 16 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 100+ Ratings Popcornmeter
56% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
The never-ending search for Mr. Right takes a surprise detour into totally unexplored territory with "Punks." This sparkling, rhythm-and-blues-driven romantic comedy is the story of four close-knit friends trying to find that mythical relationship that will finally make things right. But if you think that sounds familiar, think again, because "Punks" is the first-ever comic love story set amidst the world of African-American gay men.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Nov 16, 2001
4/5
Terrific entertainment, full of wit and energy, alternately hilarious and serious -- and very sexy. Go to Full Review
Jane Sumner Dallas Morning News Nov 16, 2001
Infectious and saucy. Go to Full Review
Lou Lumenick New York Post Nov 2, 2001
3/4
Lively, well-acted and directed with assurance by newcomer Patrik-Ian Polk. Go to Full Review
Ted Gideonse Out Magazine May 25, 2022
While Punks... does have some problems with originality and predictability, first-time writer-director Polk elicits some honest performances from his cast and somehow creates a film both touching and diverting. Go to Full Review
Women in the Life Staff Women in the Life May 13, 2022
I have not seen such a realistic portrayal of African American drag queens since Paris is Burning. Go to Full Review
Kim Morgan Oregonian Feb 1, 2002
Although there are fun and perceptive moments, the script opts for trite sketches of life that ultimately feel forced. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Patrik-Ian Polk

Director

Seth Gilliam

Marcus

Dwight Ewell

Hill

Rockmond Dunbar

Darby

Jazzmun

Chris

Renoly Santiago

Dante

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Punks

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Movie Info

Synopsis The never-ending search for Mr. Right takes a surprise detour into totally unexplored territory with "Punks." This sparkling, rhythm-and-blues-driven romantic comedy is the story of four close-knit friends trying to find that mythical relationship that will finally make things right. But if you think that sounds familiar, think again, because "Punks" is the first-ever comic love story set amidst the world of African-American gay men.
Director
Patrik-Ian Polk
Producer
Tracey Edmonds, Michael McQuarn, Patrik-Ian Polk
Screenwriter
Patrik-Ian Polk
Distributor
Urbanworld Films
Production Co
e2 Filmworks, Tall Skinny Black Boy Productions
Rating
R (Graphic Dialogue|Strong Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 25, 2000, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$155.2K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby
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