Trick

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Trick

R,

1999,

1h 30m,

Romance/

Comedy/

LGBTQ+

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74%

19 Reviews

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83%

5,000+ Ratings

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74%

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19 Reviews

83%

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5,000+ Ratings

It's lust at first sight when Gabriel (Christian Campbell), a songwriter with Broadway ambitions, runs into Mark (John Paul Pitoc), a hot go-go dancer at a local gay club. They head to Gabriel's place to seal the deal, but are thwarted when Gabriel's roommate Rich (Brad Beyer) arrives with opposing plans for their closet-sized apartment. It's the first of many sexual obstructions in a wild night that leaves the pair physically unsatisfied, but developing an unforeseen romantic bond nevertheless.

Critics Consensus

By portraying its love story as nothing less than conventional, Trick avoids genre tropes to create a simple, effective romance.

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

Jan 4, 2007

B

A highlight of the 1999 Sundance Film Fest, Jim Fall's charming romantic comedy deviates from mnny gay-themed by not dealing with AIDS or other "serious" issues, instead centering on "simple" matters like dating and getting laid.

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Ed Gonzalez

Apollo Guide

Jan 1, 2000

72/100

But what makes Trick different is that it tells a story that heterosexuals can also relate to.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

2/4

The director, Jim Fall, treats too many of the supporting actors as if he owes them favors. It's as if he promised them big scenes if they worked cheap.

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Anderson Jones

The Advocate

Apr 19, 2022

It’s an accurate snapshot of our big-city gay lives.

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Kaleem Aftab

The List

Apr 13, 2019

3/5

The strength of Trick relies on some excellent supporting performances, not least from Beverly Hills 90210 starlet Tori Spelling.

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Apr 9, 2005

B+

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Hagrid S

May 29, 2017

An amazing film with the ability to inspire love even after the 100+ times I've viewed.

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Synopsis

It's lust at first sight when Gabriel (Christian Campbell), a songwriter with Broadway ambitions, runs into Mark (John Paul Pitoc), a hot go-go dancer at a local gay club. They head to Gabriel's place to seal the deal, but are thwarted when Gabriel's roommate Rich (Brad Beyer) arrives with opposing plans for their closet-sized apartment. It's the first of many sexual obstructions in a wild night that leaves the pair physically unsatisfied, but developing an unforeseen romantic bond nevertheless.

Director: Jim Fall
Producer: Jim Fall, Ross Katz, Eric d'Arbeloff
Screenwriter: Jason Schafer
Distributor: Fine Line Features, Good Machine International
Production Co: Good Machine, Roadside Attractions
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 23, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 14, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR

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