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The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down

  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.6K
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The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2006)
Comedy

Part documentary, part narrative, part instructional format, this film aims to teach young inexperienced youth about all things involved with "getting down", while also pointing out some of ... Read allPart documentary, part narrative, part instructional format, this film aims to teach young inexperienced youth about all things involved with "getting down", while also pointing out some of the pitfalls associated with the party lifestyle.Part documentary, part narrative, part instructional format, this film aims to teach young inexperienced youth about all things involved with "getting down", while also pointing out some of the pitfalls associated with the party lifestyle.

  • Director
    • Paul Sapiano
  • Writers
    • Paul Sapiano
    • Nik Venet
    • Greg Studley
  • Stars
    • Cricket Leigh
    • Kat Turner
    • John McGarr
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Sapiano
    • Writers
      • Paul Sapiano
      • Nik Venet
      • Greg Studley
    • Stars
      • Cricket Leigh
      • Kat Turner
      • John McGarr
    • 17User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cricket Leigh
    Cricket Leigh
    • Bernice
    Kat Turner
    Kat Turner
    • Kate
    John McGarr
    John McGarr
    • Two Hotdog Bouncer
    Natalie Taylor
    • Sarah
    Dominique Purdy
    Dominique Purdy
    • Jonny
    Jack St.James
    Jack St.James
    • Orlando
    • (as Ben Ciaramello)
    Steve Monroe
    Steve Monroe
    • Bryce
    Michael FitzGibbon
    • Andy
    Leyla Milani
    Leyla Milani
    • Brittany
    Selena Fara
    • Tiffany
    Juan Pacheco
    Juan Pacheco
    • Tony
    Brendan McNamara
    Brendan McNamara
    • Calum
    Davin Anderson
    • Peter
    Justin Cotta
    • Eugene
    Richard Blair
    • Daniel
    Pete Chekvala
    • Robert
    Navia Nguyen
    Navia Nguyen
    • June
    C.C. Sheffield
    C.C. Sheffield
    • Rebecca
    • Director
      • Paul Sapiano
    • Writers
      • Paul Sapiano
      • Nik Venet
      • Greg Studley
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    10mattniraq3

    Great movie

    One of the most originally hilarious movies I'd seen in a long time. From rating other movies I'd seen, this was a recommendation and I took a chance on it. I watched it probably 20 times in the course of 2 weeks with different groups of friends, none said one bad thing about it. One of my friends actually went online and bought it. For a movie that has no A B or C list actors, I thought it was great.

    The mockumentary style of presenting 'How to get down' was well played. You can't take the movie seriously or you will be disappointed, it's not a real guide. Enjoy the fun at pokes at this lifestyle, and it might help if you are / were someone who parties, so that you can relate to the movie. People really are like this.
    7emdoub

    Ignore the naysayers -

    Remarkably entertaining and refreshing little comedy here. The cast of unknowns do a spot-on job of portraying their roles, the writer and director had something ... well, not new, but not overdone, and interesting to say, and, as other reviewers have said - this is true. I have known these people, and even been a few of them. There were very few laugh-out-loud moments - but there were an awful lot of delighted grin times here.

    Your experience may be very much a matter of taste - I also thought _Romance and Cigarettes_ and _Go!_ were fun, couldn't make it through more than 30 minutes of _Click_, and have no interest in trying _Dumb and Dumber_, _Jackass_, or _Napoleon Dynamite_. If you need overblown to enjoy comedy, skip this one. If subtle, wry wit works for you - enjoy it.
    10larimie

    The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down Rocks!

    If you haven't seen "The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down", you must check it out when it comes out in theaters!! This independent movie is hysterical and innovative. It's writing is fantastic. It was written and directed by Paul Sapiano.

    Definitely a breath of fresh air at the movies, especially when it comes to comedies. The movie is a satire on Los Angeles nightlife and the hipsters in Cahuenga scene. Its ensemble cast is stellar, they create memorable characters that take you through the "dos" and "don'ts" of partying in LA. The movie is set up into chapters and like a guide is supported by some killer graphics. There are also a group of scientist that help us understand the scientific side of "getting down", why things really work the way they do.

    If you like to party and want to learn from the best... how to get free drinks, get into clubs, buy drugs, get laid, then this is the flick for you! Have some beers and smoke and go enjoy this movie with friends! It will be in theaters March 23!
    8gavin6942

    A Joking, But True, Look at Partying

    This film offers a humorous, yet informational, guide for men and women on how to meet members of the opposite sex. Such things covered include parties, clubs, drugs and different signs that might be misinterpreted. The plot, if there is one, is very thin.

    I instantly loved this film. Another reviewer said it's not funny just because it's true. And that's a valid point, not everything true is funny and not everything funny is true. But in this case, it is both funny and true. And that is what makes it really hit home -- if you've ever been a guy (I can't speak for the ladies) in a social situation, this more or less sums up exactly what your evening is going to be like.

    There are a series of experiments presented by some scientist guys... these parts are not generally as funny, but break up the sections nicely. Also, there is a fair amount of hotness and some nudity, which is what you're going to want if you're watching a film about "getting down". If you're not into partying and never have been, you may not relate, but otherwise this is a must-see.
    9swsnyder1926

    Entertaining

    Great movie.Very funny. Clever. Really enjoyed it.

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Getting Down in Hollywood
    • Filming locations
      • Beauty Bar - 1638 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Concrete Images
      • Big Primpin Productions
      • Boys and Girls Guide
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      • $2,100,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 32 minutes
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