Director:
Jamie BabbitGuión:
Brian PetersonCámara:
Jules LabartheMúsica:
Pat IrwinReparto:
Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Cathy Moriarty, Bud Cort, Michelle Williams, Mink Stole, Melanie Lynskey, Katharine Towne, RuPaul, Eddie Cibrian, Dante Basco (más)Sinopsis(1)
The Candy-box colored comedy of sexual discovery chronicles the life of Megan (Natasha Lyonne) a typical teenager coming of age in anything but typical fashion. Megan's super normal suburban existence is filled with friends, pom-poms and rah-rah enthusiasm under her straight laced parents (Mink Stole and Bud Cort) suspect that their "little poodle" may, in fact, be showing deviant tendencies.In a complete panic, Megan's parents elicit the help of her friends and the guidance of a rehabilitation camp to mount an all out intervention. Mike (an out-of-drag RuPaul Charles,) A True Directions counselor, leads the intervention and before Megan can pack herpom-poms she is whisked off to learn how to be a perfect woman. True Directions is run under the strict, all-seeing eyes of sadistic Mary (Cathy Moriarty). Megan dutifully gets with the deprogramming so she can quickly return to her life of boyfriends, football games, and her absolute favorite activity-cheerleading. Everything seems perfect, but the fun begins when her hormones start to rage,and her friends and family wonder where she'll find love! (texto oficial de la distribuidora)
(más)Reseñas (2)
A charming and underrated teen comedy set in a conversion therapy camp, this film stands out among similar works from its era. It tackles serious issues faced by gays and lesbians with a light and humorous touch. Natasha Lyonne shines in the lead role, bringing an endearing innocence that fits perfectly. The film is packed with gay jokes and references, all delivered with a strong satirical flavor, so don’t expect any homophobia here. The influence of John Waters is evident, though it doesn't reach his level of bizarre. Instead, it strikes a balance, maintaining its message without going over the top. The first half was more engaging for me, with the latter half focusing more on the romantic aspect, which lost me a bit. The ending falls into the realm of classic Hollywood clichés — not something I particularly disliked, but it didn't entirely satisfy me either. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it and give kudos to the creators for making a film that still has relevance two decades later. I believe films like this do more for the queer community than heavy, tear-jerking dramas like The Danish Girl. A stronger 3 stars. ()
Una comedia adolescente de estilo chillón y colores pastel sobre la reeducación de los homosexuales en un programa de «rehabilitación» de cinco pasos. Jamie Babbit consigue satirizar con mucho humor la necesidad de los estadounidenses de corregir a los demás y marcar el «único camino correcto». A veces es realmente desternillante, a veces es bastante atrevida, pero en cualquier caso es una comedia muy entretenida que no se pasa de la raya, no impone su mensaje al espectador y resulta positiva. [LFS 2019] ()