Johns: David Arquette, Lukas Haas, Tony Epper, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Wilson Cruz, Joshua Schaefer, Sydney Lassick, Christopher Gartin, Ruth Silver, Alanna Ubach, N'Bushe Wright, Scott Silver, Beau Flynn, David Godbout, Dolly Hall, Elyse Katz, Mary Vernieu, P. Holt Gardiner: Amazon.ca: Video

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5.0 out of 5 stars Closer to life than most would like, July 10 2004

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S. Roy (Oklahoma City, Ok United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Johns (DVD)

Anyone want to catch a glimpse of what happens to kids who are neglected or rejected by their families? Then you need to check out this movie. While incredibly tame compared to real life, it at least takes the average "john" into a pseudo world of the streets, and the actors are excellent in their roles. I have watched this movie SEVERAL times and have cried at the end each time. While I agree that it is a dramatic close-to-life rendition, and many want a fantasy world in which to escape when watching a movie, it also has a great message, one which you must find for yourself. I believe this is why no other character has a background, save the one, so that each viewer can find themselves in one of the characters. I love David Arquette in this movie...he reminds me a lot of a close personal friend.
Oh, yea, and most of them don't work because they have been on the streets since a very young age. They have few skills, no address or phone number, and perhaps are even a bit scared. My advice, watch this without the rose colored glasses.

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5.0 out of 5 stars speechless and shaken, Jan 2 2003

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Jason J Anderson (Rochester, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Johns (VHS Tape)

if you have not seen this film
stop
go to the store now
rent it
sit alone
in a dark room
and breathe this film
like you would morning coffee
I cried and sat terrified
I felt this film
throughout my entire body
this is an amazing film
so true
some that find it disturbing
only can't take the bitter spoonful
and stomach the taste
of something
called

l i f e

please watch it

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty. Darkly Disturbing. Heavy., Jun 18 2002

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Sandi Strehlau (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Johns (DVD)

I decided to let this film sink in a little before writing a review for it.
Let me start by saying: This film is much darker than you may think considering it's star is a goof-ball with the majority of his other acting roles.

This is not a Comedy.
And it is not for the weak stomached.

The Jesus Metaphore throughout was a bit much at times...but worked very well with the story.
You MUST see the DVD for the extras. I watched the film then immediantly watched the David and Lucas commentary throughout the film. (DON'T WATCH THE TRAILER OR THE COMMENTARY BEFORE YOU SEE THE FILM...IT GIVES AWAY TOO MUCH).

VERY GOOD...A Flick that Sticks With You.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet Drama
Arquette at his dramatic best. Haas shines too in this bittersweet drama told on stark sets with painfully true dialogue.

Published on Aug 29 2003 by Thomas Saaristo

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching Bittersweet Drama
Arquette at his dramatic brilliance. Haas is equally smart and poigniant. A quirky but touching drama that takes advantage of stark sets and painfully truthful dialogue. Read more