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Johns [DVD] [1997]

DVD ~ Lukas Haas
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Lukas Haas, David Arquette, Wilson Cruz, Keith David, Christopher Gartin
  • Directors: Scott Silver
  • Writers: Scott Silver
  • Producers: Beau Flynn, David Godbout, Dolly Hall, Elyse Katz, Mary Vernieu
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Metrodome Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: 25 Sep 2000
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004YN5X
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 40,618 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Special Features
4:3 Full Frame
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 2.0
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
English


Synopsis
A gritty independent film exploring the world of male prostitutes on the streets of L.A. John is a straight hustler, who wakes up on Christmas Eve to discover that his life savings has been stolen. He was going to use the money to celebrate his birthday, and to pay a drug dealer the $300 dollars he owes him. John needs to make some dough fast, but business is slow because of the time of year. Fortunately, help arrives in the form of Donner, John's gay friend and a fellow prostitute. Donner, who's infatuated with John, agrees to help him earn some cash. But when the pair set out to turn tricks, tragedy is the end result.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A touching, well acted film with a compelling storyline, 26 Feb 2001
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I think many people may read the plot synopsis and decide the film is not for them. Equally a rating of 18 might imply things about this film which it does not offer - for instance there is no nudity and any sex is simply implied. I think the two best words to describe this film would be beautiful and moving. It is a story of unrequited love, and also of hope and dreams. Becuase it is very well acted you empathise with the characters. This makes the end all the more sad. Lukas Haas does a wonderful job as trusting, kind, Donner. His mannerisms and expressions mark him out as an excellent actor. He works well with David Arquette: both portraying their characters with sympathy and feeling.

The story (which I won't spoil!) is compelling and bears watching many times, to pick up the nuances. A day in the life of these two young men in their quest for money to live out a dream.

This is an unassuming film, and should be much more widely viewed than it is. I guess with its story based around two male prostitutes, it probably won't be. But if that's why you turn it down, you'll be missing a treat.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars David Arquette and Lukas Hass excel in JOHNS., 20 May 2000
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This review is from: Johns [VHS] [1997] (DVD)
The great strength of Scott Silver's movie JOHNS is the acting. The leads play low life LA male prostitutes or "entertainers" The screenplay, also by Silver, credits 8 real life entertainers for their stories. This adds to the overall realism of the film. Not as flash or theatrical as MIDNIGHT COWBOY or as pretentious as MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO, this film deserves a far wider and younger audience than the story might suggest. Johns which surprisingly has an 18 certificate in the UK, is NOT a film for voyeurs or those looking for gay porn. What little sex there is in the film, is implied and never explicit.
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