- Actors: Nick May, Blake Young-Fountain, Murray Hill, Damián Fuentes, Tom Merlino
- Directors: Spencer Schilly
- Writers: Spencer Schilly
- Producers: Derek Curl
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Mongrel Media
- Release Date: July 29 2008
- Run Time: 81 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0019BI19G
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A New York Story,
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This review is from: Houseboy (DVD)
I felt completely different about this movie then the other reviewer did. I live in New York city and found the main character's situation quite believable. Especially it being outside the elite Manhattan bubble. The Houseboy goes from being a desperate person who will do almost anything for attention to a human being who somehow finds the will to live and becomes able to reach out and let someone in. Most people who have struggled for their self-love to emerge from layers of repression, self-abuse and deadening of one's self will find this movie touching and hopeful.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
horrible,
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This review is from: Houseboy (DVD)
this movie was atrocious.It was so boring, i had to turn it off. The house boy is one of the worst movies i have ever seen. DO NOT WATCH
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2.7 out of 5 stars (27 customer reviews) 53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not such a gem.,
By groomRN "Erik" - Published on Amazon.com
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This movie had it's moments, and it was worth watching once, but I wouldn't call it a "gem". Hard to see where that adjective fits in, but to each their own.Not bad, not good, just an average gay themed movie. 34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The lead actor is very good,
By Patrick - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Houseboy (DVD)
I think people are WAY too hard on this movie. It deserves more positive reviews particularly because of the lead actor, Nick May. He does a fantastic job creating a character who you can really sympathize with. He's this young kid who gets tangled up in a 3 way relationship with two older men (believe me, there are lot of old guys out there looking for that) and he realizes that nobody really cares about him. The two older guys go to visit their family and ditch him on Christmas. The boy ends up finding himself turning to sex just to get some affection. He tells his hookups he's going to kill himself just hoping that somebody will care enough to tell him not to do it. I really felt bad for this character. His parents disowned him and his sister is horrible too. The actor does a brilliant job of making this character feel like he's all alone in the world.There are a couple of horrible scenes in the movie that should have been left out. One involving a Santa and Mrs Clause jumping around and another involving an orgy. The orgy was just exploitative. Probably to try and get more people to watch the movie. Which is a shame because it takes away from the serious subject matter. Anyway, I hope Nick May finds more work because he's a really good actor. 20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhat dark, emotional story of BoyToy left "Home Alone",
By Bob Lind "camelwest" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Houseboy (DVD)
Ricky (Nick May) is a cute twinkish 21 year old who is "The Houseboy" (2007) to a gay couple in New York City. Or, more accurately, he is their frequent bed partner, or "toy" that they use to try to convince themselves that their relationship is as solid as it was when they first met ten years before. When the couple goes to one of their parents for Christmas, Ricky is left alone to housesit and care for their small menagerie of fish, bunnies, hamsters and feral cats.What they don't know is that Ricky overheard one of them lament that he wanted a "new toy" for Christmas, which devastated the young man, who had recently become estranged from his family after coming out to them. Already depressed by being alone during the holidays, and devastated at the thought of being tossed aside by the couple he thought loved him, he plans to commit suicide in their home on Christmas Eve, so that they will discover him when they return. In the meantime, he hooks up with anonymous tricks he meets on the internet, agrees to go home with a kindly older man, and has a couple of dangerous liaisons with a rough-trade hood he met in a park. The one bright spot of his week is meeting Blake (Blake Young-Fountain), a guy his own age who seems genuinely friendly and real, but is put off by Ricky's premature push toward intimacy. Despite some delightful eye candy, the film's overall impression is darkly emotional and somewhat depressing, at first. Stick with it, however, as there are some surprises in store. Acting is adequate, the direction a bit sloppy in parts, but, overall, this is a noteworthy dramatic film that won some kudos at gay film festivals, though a bit uneven for my taste. Not rated, but likely would have been an NC-17 due to some full nudity, graphic drug use, and simulated sex. DVD includes some outtakes. I give it four twink-ling stars out of five. |
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