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Jeffrey [DVD] [1996]

DVD ~ Steven Weber
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Steven Weber, Michael T. Weiss, Peter Jaconson, Tom Cayler, David Thornton
  • Directors: Christopher Ashley
  • Writers: Paul Rudnick
  • Producers: Andrea Pines, Barbara Epstein, Dale Chrisman, Dan Markely, Harry Knapp
  • Format: PAL
  • Language 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: 15
  • Studio: Cinema Club
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Dec 2001
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005Q58B
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 67,214 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Surprisingly light-hearted and witty, Paul Rudnick's Jeffrey (based on his off-Broadway play) was one of the first films to tackle the AIDS crisis without patting itself on the back or offering everything up in a sobering movie-of-the-week scenario. The titular Jeffrey (Steven Weber) is a happy-go-lucky gay man who suddenly comes face to face with the fact that AIDS has turned sex into something "radioactive". Paranoid in the extreme, he vows to become celibate--at just about the same time that hunky Steve (The Pretender's Michael T. Weiss) saunters into his life, eyes twinkling and hormones raging. The only problem is that Steve, for all his muscles and charm, is HIV-positive, thus setting Jeffrey's deepest fears into motion. When it was written in 1995, Jeffrey struck a nerve in mining the fear that a number of gay men felt during the height of the AIDS crisis. Even just a few years later, though, Jeffrey's paranoia (what, he's never heard of condoms?) seems dated, and his behaviour more self-damaging than self-aware--basically, he needs a slap upside the head as opposed to therapy. Still, Rudnick (who went on to pen the more mainstream In and Out) is never one to pass up a witty one-liner or an opportunity to poke fun at anyone, and Jeffrey now stands as a hilarious, sometimes poignant portrait of gay single life and the perils of dating in a paranoid time. Weber's Jeffrey is simultaneously open to the possibilities of life and fearful to embrace them, and Weiss is, well... gorgeous and funny and sexy beyond belief. Still, it's Patrick Stewart, as Jeffrey's interior decorator best friend, who effortlessly steals the film with his cutting wit; in his mouth, Rudnick's lines are priceless gems. With a host of amazing cameos, including Sigourney Weaver as a conceited New Age maven, Kathy Najimy as her sad-sack follower, Christine Baranski as a high-society hostess for a roundup-themed charity dinner, and a top-form Nathan Lane as a gay priest who seems to have discovered the meaning of life--literally. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great film! Fantastic!, 27 May 2002
By H. Trivass "snuffle007" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jeffrey [VHS] [1996] (VHS Tape)
Well, this film had me in stiches in a lot of places. The film centres around Jeffrey who, through fear of catching HIV decides to give up sex. Then he meets the man of his dreams called Steve. Jeffrey is relecutant to go out with HIV positive Steve but Jeffrey's best friend Sterling (Patrick Stewart) is determind to help, interfer and even set-up Jeffrey so that he will go out with Steve! With help from a horny priest, group therapy for "Sexual Compulsives" and even a pep-talk from Sigorny Weaver who gives him some long overdue though not entirely helpful advice, Jeffrey realises that love should win over anything! This all ends up being a riot! Though the story does centre around the very depressive and hard hitting issue of HIV and AIDS, it thankfully isn't dealt with as if though there is no hope. It does have a couple of depressive moments to show that HIV and AIDS is a real threat, but this isn't given centre stage. The film has fun, love and joy, with an extremly hopeful ending! Great acting all round, but Patrick Stewart as Jeffrey's gay friend Stering steals the show. He was absolutly fantastic! Worth watching just to see him in a pink beret camping it up with the best of them! A great orginal film that I absolutly adorded! A must see! But get ready for pains in your side and you fear that your sides may split! It is that funny!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!, 17 Mar 2002
This review is from: Jeffrey [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
This film was great. I know AIDS should be depressing but this was funny, sad and uplifting a real MUST SEE. Please I urge everyone to see this film - it will give you a new perspecive on AIDS.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Gay movie hits DVD, 22 Oct 2001
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This review is from: Jeffrey [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
This is one of the truely powerful gay movies. Steven Weber and Michael T Weiss are great in their parts of the couple you truely WANT to get together, but Patrick Stewart steals the show in a camp yet totally convincing part. Add Sigourney Weaver and the stage is set. The best part is you can really see the enthusiasm and belief in the movie the cast are feeling. The DVD is good quality with great picture and sound. But is bought down by one disappointing factor.. the aspect ration of 4:3... Why not widescreen?? Pending a widescreen edition being available though this one is much recommended
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