Zerophilia (2006)

"Part horror movie part randy teen sex farce [Zerophilia] takes the premise that some organisms are capable of mutating gender to suit their surroundings and extends it to an Oregon undergrad whose extra chromosome allows him to alternate between male and female. Martin Curland's endearing debut delivers a ripe conceit in such gendermorphic times ... it could conceivably spawn an entire genre of imitators." -VARIETYFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 807839002829 Manufacturer No: TLAD176 Product Description

Interesting premise, weakly executed

This is a better-than-average installment in a tiny sub-genre. These types of films are usually squeamishly played for laughs; this one is marketed as a comedy, but becomes preachy during its last third. All of the entries in this sub-genre are low-budget affairs, and lack the funds (or the nerve) to show a convincing transformation. One curious note: the protagonist loves a lovely girl, but transforms into a grumpy and dumpy one. February 21, 2008

Know your True Self

The premise of the movie is brilliant - the lines between who we can and cannot love are indeed blurred. Some of the following may be cryptic because I don't want to give the story away. The movie is coated in allegory for the obviously 'straight' audience that it is aimed for. It is only after you have watched it that you realize the nuances behind the attractions and what happened why and when. For example, the emergence of the sister at the car shop immediately after the introduction of the mechanic to the truck owner is obviously an indication of same sex attraction but that attraction is never stated publically (and it is only after you watch the movie that you understand what was behind it). In the sense that the message of 'know your true self' is stated throughout, and especially in the EXTRAS this is a highly recommended movie. That they did not want to explore the Male/Male Mechanic/Zerophilliac relationship (always showing them fighting, or at a comfortable distance despite the obvious attraction) is possible hollywood selling strategy. July 28, 2007

Zerophilia

This movie was an enjoyable and interesting look at the fluidity of gender and sexuality. The actors were wonderful and well cast. The move itself starts a bit slow but the ending is worth the wait. July 12, 2007

GREAT STORY AND CAST

tHE STORY INTRIGUES ME AND i REALLY ENJOYED IT - THE CAST IS HOT AND WELL ACTED - glad to have the dvd in my collection! June 5, 2007

awesome movie - Kyle Schmid ROCKS!!

great coming-of-age film. "you aren't supposed to be anything, you're just supposed to be!" Love the movie! And Kyle Schmid (Max) is SO SO SO hot!!!

May 30, 2007

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