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Issues 101

  • 2002
  • Unrated
  • 1h 30m
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3.5/10
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Issues 101 (2002)
DramaRomance

A gay transfer student pledges to a predominantly straight fraternity where his "straight-with-issues" big brother has a steady girlfriend but privately relishes man-to-man sex.A gay transfer student pledges to a predominantly straight fraternity where his "straight-with-issues" big brother has a steady girlfriend but privately relishes man-to-man sex.A gay transfer student pledges to a predominantly straight fraternity where his "straight-with-issues" big brother has a steady girlfriend but privately relishes man-to-man sex.

  • Director
    • John Lincoln
  • Writer
    • John Lincoln
  • Stars
    • Michael Rozman
    • Dennis W. Rittenhouse Jr.
    • Jeff Sublett
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.5/10
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    • Director
      • John Lincoln
    • Writer
      • John Lincoln
    • Stars
      • Michael Rozman
      • Dennis W. Rittenhouse Jr.
      • Jeff Sublett
    • 23User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Michael Rozman
    • Joe Phillips
    Dennis W. Rittenhouse Jr.
    • Christian
    Jeff Sublett
    • Michael
    Jason Boegh
    Jason Boegh
    • Steve Radberry
    Yolanda Johnston
    • Kim
    Jeremy Smith
    • Todd
    Gary Castro Churchwell
    Gary Castro Churchwell
    • Bill (fraternity president)
    Trevor Murphy
    Trevor Murphy
    • Tim
    Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson
    • Crystal
    Larissa Kern
    • Lisa Lindbert
    Chris Benson
    • Justin
    Brian Swinehart
    Brian Swinehart
    • Bo
    Dan Callaway
    • Jeff
    Michael Haboush
    • Nick
    Brad Murphy
    • Scott- Pi Pi Rho pres
    Todd Pressler
    • Student reporter
    Chad Dossett
    • Ryan
    Justin Crumley
    • Chad
    • Director
      • John Lincoln
    • Writer
      • John Lincoln
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    junebuginAugust

    This summary will entertain more than the film

    Yes, I've seen this, and yes, I think it is awful. However, if you want to see what a bad film is and learn what NOT to do, I would definitely recommend this. Kelly Clarkson is among the very few good-looking people in this movie, unfortunately. The best thing I can say about this film is that it made me laugh...one of those laughing at it, not with it deals, you know what I mean. Rent it, and I'm sure you'll go through all the physical motions, including laughter, nausea, diahrrea, anger, disappointment, more nausea, some laughter, and finally, you'll be happy (because it's over).
    1dj-58

    Rent this movie for the special features!

    Rent this movie for the special features! Now, this IS the single worst movie I have ever seen; it looks like it was made with a home camcorder, the acting is terrible, the plot is stupid, the characters are hollow, the script is inane, and the sex is gratuitous and poorly done. But the compelling reason to rent this DVD are the actor interviews in the Special Features, which are like a Christopher Guest movie come to life. The "actors" self-serious comments about their "work" are hilarious, and truly worth the rental. Their unintentionally deadpan delivery, filled with "ums" and pauses, after which they completely contradict the inane statement that came before, are Christopher Guest at his best, only they are real. For anyone who thinks Mr. Guest just makes his characters up, rent this movie. True, the interviews are funnier if you have watched the movie, but that would be such a painful task that you can watch the bonus material by itself.
    2poltguy

    Yeah, this films got 101 issues...all of them bad.

    Okay, just like most of the other reviewers, I can find very little positive to say. Joe was too old to be a "frat boy". Christian was so obviously flaming gay I'm surprised he didn't spontaneous combust on screen. the set was obviously an empty house rented for the feature because no frat house is gonna have all those empty walls, and empty bookshelves. Some of the scenes, everyone was crowded very tightly. there was no chemistry between ANY of the players. the music and lyrics was laughable. The Pi Pi Rho house was just a wall with people standing in front of it. The Sig fraternity president was go gay there's no way anyone could NOT know that he was. the "hazing" incident, while kinda hot in a gay porn kind of way, was entirely unbelievable. The pace was plodding and slow and then suddenly rushed. The movie ending left the whole thing feeling incomplete. I read on here they ran out of money, that probably explains that.

    I gave it a two just because some of the actors are very easy on the eyes, and there's some nice ass shots, as well as one sorta hot sex scene and few full frontals (or maybe just one, i forget actually).

    I would not rent this. I certainly wouldn't buy it under any circumstances. I think whoever made this film had the best of intentions at heart. unfortunately, best intentions do NOT a good movie make.
    1k_rchfld

    Definitely not a keeper

    This movie was amazingly bad. The characters were cardboard, the script was painfully poorly written, and to top it off, the story (and I use that word loosely) was boring. Also, I had the feeling I was watching home movie by someone who had a video camera handy and a few hours to spare. Having watched several of the recent gay themed movies, and in spite of the fact that many of them have also had limited budgets, several of the others were able to pull the viewer into a story with the element of drama, emotion and a connection to the characters. Most of the time spent watching Issues 101, I couldn't keep enough interest to see if the story was in fact going anywhere, nor did I really care what happened to any of these characters. So regardless of budget, this film could have been made so much better. Enough said.
    1Ramesseum

    College was NEVER like this!

    I saw this film on HERE. There is NO "here" here. Filmed on what looked like videotape, this is a new low in gay-themed story telling. Unbelievable on every level. I fast forwarded through most of it, though the "actor" playing Christian was an eye-candy respite. The movie left me with "issues". Why did I ever watch it? Poorly written, poorly acted, poorly filmed, miscast lead, incredible story line - and these are its GOOD points! Caveat emptor. To sum up: an average looking gay Joe goes to college and is immediately inducted into a "straight" fraternity(my gaydar went off the screen)after some preposterous gay hazing. Love blooms, conflict occurs, the green monster appears, all ends happily (questionable), and everyone dances off on the yellow brick road. I can't wait for the sequel.

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    • Trivia
      Kelly Clarkson's debut.
    • Goofs
      When Justin reaches under the table for Joe's gift he has a drink in his hand. After a cut the drink has vanished.
    • Quotes

      Bill: Well, according to the bylaws, you have to give elected officials three months to prove themselves before talk of ANY impeachment can occur.

      Jeff: Meanwhile, this damn fool is out blowing our money on the damn stock exchange.

      Bo: I know what I'm doin'.

      Tim: Bo...

      Bo: I really do!

      Tim: Bo, no offense. These don't sound like companies that are worth anything! Nobody's ever HEARD of them!

      Jeff: And where the fuck do these companies come from?

      Bo: They're companies... from... the Internet.

      Beefy Frat Brother: What the fuck is that?

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    • Why is every actor in the 'straight' fraternity more gay than the 35 y/o actor playing the gay freshman pledge?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Kayak Park, Big Bear Lake, CA, USA(Where Christian, Kim, Joe, and Michael have a picnic on the lake beach)
    • Production company
      • Triangle Pillar Group
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    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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