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A promising comedy that goes awry all too early, But I'm a Cheerleader concerns a misunderstood high school kid (Natasha Lyonne) whose parents send her to a harsh, homosexual-rehabilitation camp despite a lack of evidence that she's gay. Ruled with an iron fist by a fascist counselor (Cathy Moriarty), the clinic only drives Lyonne's character toward an attraction to a rebellious tomboy (Clea DuVall), though screenwriter Brian Wayne Peterson and director Jamie Babbit are curiously intent on keeping the two apart and depriving the audience of other comic possibilities. Meanwhile, hoary clichés abound: prancing boys, butch gays, lipstick lesbians. Despite a fine cast full of young talent, and cameo appearances by Julie Delpy and RuPaul Charles, this attempt to skewer a present-day trend in "curing" homosexuals of their sexual preferences is flattened by stereotypes and unimaginative thinking. --Tom Keogh
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Good times for everyone
Jun 8 2004
Format:DVD
This movie is one of the best gay movies I've seen in the last few years. Yep, it includes just about every gay sterotype there is (the softball player, the goth girl, the boarding school girl, the social outcast, the actor/dance/singer, the retail worker, etc.), but underneath it all there is the underlying message of acceptance and the pride in the fact that you are who you are, and you have to learn to embrace it. Cathy Moriarty makes a great turn as the head of a program to "cure" teens of their homosexuality, without realizing that her own son is dancing to showtunes while mowing the lawn. Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall carry the movie wonderfully, and you actually believe the connection between the two of them (as opposed to a lot of other gay film leads). I loved the colors in this movie. I loved the music. Whenever I need a laugh, this is one of the movies I turn to.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Movie: good for a laugh, Soundtrack: an EXCELLENT listen
Jan 28 2003
Format:DVD
My friend and I got this video out as a joke, as it looked light-hearted and funny. It turned out to be a rather dark comedy, which I really enjoyed. Lots of laughs were had at the sake of stereotypes and overall I really enjoyed the movie. However, the REAL drawcard of the movie was the AMAZING soundtrack. I sat & wrote down each & all of the songs after I had watched the video and downloaded them the next day. I have searched all over the net to buy a copy of the soundtrack, with no luck. If you too were hooked by the soundtrack, here is a list of all the songs.Chick habit by "April March", Just like Henry by "Dressy Bessy", If u should try to kiss her by "Dressy Bessy", Together forever in love by "Go Sailor", Ray of sunshine by "Go Sailor", Funnel of love by "Wanda Jackson", Evening in Paris by "Lois" and We're in the city by "Saint Etienne"... Hope you enjoy! =)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Likeable, but ultimately disappointing . . .
Nov 22 2003
Format:VHS Tape
I felt this film didn't reach the potential of its concept or its superb cast, although it was enjoyable. The sets and costumes are good, almost carrying the film through an aura of 1950s innocence and hypocrisy. And there were some hilarious scenes (my favourite is the wooden cut-out of the soldier pointing his *ahem* gun at another kneeling in submission).
But most of the humour is based on the same stereotypes that I expected the film to subvert. For most of the movie, there was no attempt to portray the campy gay boys in a thoughtful way. Actually, there was little character development altogether, but most infuriating was this seeming self-contradiction -- the film succumbed to the misconceptions of the homophobic institutions it was also attacking, but without any obvious awareness of this paradox. As a result, I'll admit I didn't find the film very funny or clever.
The best thing about this movie, for me, was the soundtrack. It kicks off with a wonderful kitschy, girly, faux-retro-pop song by April March called "Chick Habit", which is infectious and delicious as sin. There are some gorgeous Go Sailor songs like "Ray of Sunshine" which highlight the cute, first-love factor. And during the love scene (which is one of the best I've seen), "Glass Vase Cello Case" by Tattle Tale provides the most beautiful music for the sweet and pretty cinematography.
I don't think there's a soundtrack available, so maybe this film is worth listening to, at least. Although, just to be shallow, the cast is very aesthetically pleasing so you may as well watch it too.
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Adorable, Heart-Warming, Hilarious
This movie has *everything*. The actors and actresses did an impeccable job. I first saw this movie online and I realized that I wanted to own it myself. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Chibi
The Girl Gets the Girl in This Cute Comedy
"But I'm A Cheerleader" tells the story of Meghan, who at first glimpse is a model teenager ("I get good grades, I go to church...I'm a cheerleader!"). Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jo
Entertaining but fell short
But I'm a Cheerleader, was entertaining however it had a low buget feel and fell short of it's comedic ability. The story had a lot going for it and the talent was there to be had. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004 by T. Hulse
Great Movie for the open minded
I love this movie, I managed to buy it despite the fact that my whole family is homophobic. It is an awesome movie, I think it is good for teenagers because it is less seriouse... Read more
Published on May 16 2004
Depends Upon Your Need ...
If you're in need of proclivity-evaluation, need reassurance that it's okay to be you despite others who would repress you ... Read more
Published on May 13 2004
i just love it!!!
this movie is one of my favourite it's very very funny and "cute". when this dvd will be released in france so i can watch it with my friends (they don't understand english...)??? Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by mehdi
i just love it!!!
this movie is one of my favourite it's very very funny and "cute". when this dvd will be released in france so i can watch it with my friends (they don't understand english...)??? Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by mehdi
Brilliant satire.
The best time to watch this movie is at a lesbian slumber party. Stunning and subtle satire--the image of the doll's house, the "support group"--no, this isn't what it's... Read more
Published on May 2 2004 by Emma S
Eh: Kind of corny, but opened my mind
I first saw this movie a year ago, and, well, I had to rent it again. No mean feat let me tell you with no Blockbuster Card and two fairly homophobic parents. Read more
Published on April 21 2004 by MJ
ignore mr. keogh...this is great
the editorial review just doesn't seem to get it...nevertheless a fun romp which skewers the "ex-gay" ministry scams by making the simple point that the "abnormal" kids trying to... Read more
Published on April 18 2004
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