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Summary: Not your everyday Lesbian Flick
Review: First - If you're looking for a "classic" lebian film with dramatic artsy camera angles and editing (High Art, Go Fish, etc), this isn't the movie for you. And if your looking to see lots of young (or not so young), attractive (or not so attractive) women naked for long periods of time, (Everything Relative) this isn't it either. There's nothing wrong with either style, but A Family Affair is neither. Its a romantic comedy that just happens to be about lesbians. The central character, Rachel, is on the verge of a mid life crisis, trying to decide whether to settle down with her too perfect to be real live-in girlfriend or run back to NY with her manipulative old flame. While the focus is on Rachel, a wonderful ensemble cast surrounds her. (Though, Suzanne Westenhoefer playing a straight woman is kinda hard to believe...Sorry Suzanne!) And I love a happy ending. While this film was relatively low budget, it contained none of the noticable problems of other low budget films (no boom mikes in frame, no choppy editing, etc) and flowed smoothly. Overall - it's a great first date movie, or with mixed friends, or even, can you believe it, with straight people!
Rating: 
Summary: 1 star is too much
Review: I knew when I ordered this it had received mixed reviews but as always went ahead and ordered it with an open mind. Knowing that as with most things that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When will I ever learn, good quality lesbian films are few and far between and sadly this is one of the misses. The fact that you cannot give zero or minus stars gives this poor film a falsely high rating. The acting is wooden, scenes and script uncomfortable. Other reviewers mention great sexual content, steamy scenes and sexy performances. Which film is all that in then, as I didn't see any of that in A Family Affair. If you can I would rent this DVD rather than buy or borrow would be even better, that way your hard earned cash remains safely in the bank and no one gets hurt.
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Summary: Wagging the Triangle
Review: Maybe I can't rate a film based on the entire fifteen minutes I've managed to watch of it. Nah! Sure I can!
This film exhibits one thing about lefties and homosexuals, that I, a leftie and a homosexual, cannot stand: the perpetual and extremely irritating tendency to preach to the choir. Within the first five minutes Lesnick has turned to the camera and begun lecturing the audience: "If you don't like the idea of a lesbian wedding then get used to it!" Something along those lines anyway. I wondered upon viewing this travesty what Ms. Lesnick was thinking. Who in the hell did she think was going to rush out to watch this thing? Evangelical Christians?
Oddly enough, I rented this film inspired by Lesnick's statement that she was trying to make a film where the gayness was not the central issue, and there she is, giving a kindergarten lecture on diversity in the opening scene.
Also, when the character playing the mother looks younger than the protagonist, you've got problems.
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Summary: Why do some gay movies have to be so bad?
Review: I picked up this movie on accident, but I doubt that it was fate! It's not horrible, but rather unnatural (acting) and uninteresting (plot, direction). I wondered how a movie like this could be made? And why? However I'm strangely fascinated by this film because I actually attempted to see it a second time, because I just couldn't believe that such a horrid movie could be made. Despite my good intentions however, I could only take the film for about 10 mins the second time around. Some gay films are really bad in terms of acting and story line, but this one takes the cake! Why do some gay movies have to be so bad? I haven't found an answer to that one yet, however I have a feeling that it's a conspiracy. The Republicans are funding terrible gay movies to make the entire population straight! ;)
If you like Bar Girls, you may like this one. However, if you like High Art and But I'm a Cheerleader, your best bet is to run as far away from this movie as possible.
Rating:
Summary: Painful!
Review: Poor acting, poor writing, poor direction... and you can attribute it to one person... the lead actress, writer and director, Helen Lesnick, who is deluded enough to think anyone would believe two fairly attractive women would fall for her whiney self. Terrible, terrible movie. Anyone giving this more than 1 star (because there is nothing lower) obviously works for the production/video company and has some sort of vested interest in making people buy this atrocity. Michele Green is the only thing good in this movie.
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Summary: Helen Lesnick WISHES two women would fight over her!
Review: I'm trying to understand how people reviewing this film are saying it is the best ever. This is on par with Claire of the Moon. The fact that the lead actress is also the writer/director should explain why the story line doesn't make any sense. I didn't believe that this whiny unattractive woman with no observable charms could have two hot women fighting over her. Maybe in Helen Lesnick's fantasy world that happens to her but it doesn't make for a good film
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Summary: Blah. Period.
Review: A few funny scenes, and a lot of J.A.P. angst. If you're looking for a heart-warming romance, or some kind of sexual intimacy portrayal, don't stop here. Ain't. Borrow it or pay the 3 bucks to rent it. Then decide. Not to. Oy vey!
Rating:
Summary: Blah!
Review: I was not impressed with this movie. I purchased it beacause of the reviews it recieved. However, I was disapointed. The only thing I liked about this movie was that it was filmed in my hometown, San Diego. It was a treat to see Mission Bay on the screen. Other than that I would say the lead character was extremely irritating. Poor acting and certainly not enough of the supporting accresses. If they would have done that this could have been a more digestive movie. It was predictable. The beginning and middle was a major sleeper.
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Summary: THE WORST LESBIAN MOVIE EVER!!
Review: DO not buy this film. I rented it the other night and it was a waste of four dollars. My girlfriend fell asleep within 5 minutes, but I actually watched most of it.
The story is drawn-out and boring. There is no chemistry between the actresses. The humor is deliberate and unfunny. You can look forward to jokes such as "I stand corrected- or rather-sit corrected." (the character is sitting.)
buying this film will only encourage these people to make more movies. It's up to you.
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Summary: An Absolute Shocker....Don't Bother!!!!!!!!!!
Review: What a complete and utter disappointment this movie is. The acting is atrocious, with the characters lacking depth and a story line to match. The lead character is frustrating, with the actor simply kidding herself to be lead role material. I purchased this movie in good faith that finally a decent lesbian flick had hit the screen. Sadly I did not see the end of the film....I could not stand the boredom or the irritation that Helen Lesnick was causing any more! Do yourself a favour....hire it before you buy it!
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