Adam & Steve (2005)

55% of critics liked it
(38 reviews)
39% of users liked it
(22,639 ratings)

A forgotten one-night stand from the 1980s sets the stage for romance 15 years later in director Craig Chester's romantic comedy starring Parker Posey, Craig Chester, Malcolm Gets, and Chris Kattan. Despite the fact that neither Adam (Chester) nor Steve (Gets) recall the one-night stand they shared… More A forgotten one-night stand from the 1980s sets the stage for romance 15 years later in director Craig Chester's romantic comedy starring Parker Posey, Craig Chester, Malcolm Gets, and Chris Kattan. Despite the fact that neither Adam (Chester) nor Steve (Gets) recall the one-night stand they shared 15 years ago, the compatible pair form a fast bond when they meet again far-removed from the intoxicating effects of the party scene. When the loving couple realize that their pasts have previously intersected, it's up to their best friends Rhonda (Posey) and Michael (Kattan) to help their pals accept their past and use the foundation of their current relationship to forge ahead into a fulfilling future of kindness and commitment. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Craig Chester
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 24, 2005 Wide
On DVD: Aug 8, 2006
Studio: TLA Releasing

Critic Reviews

Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Starting your film with a display of public incontinence isn't the best way to win over the audience.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Adam & Steve mainly goes to prove that indie gay romantic comedies can be just as witless, vulgar and over the top as their straight, major studio counterparts.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Pure amateur-hour stuff: a low-budget, poorly written gay movie that revolves around a crude joke and repeatedly delivers embarrassment when it's supposed to be offering humor.
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
[Chester] and the goofy Gets make a likable comedy team.
Joe Brown, San Francisco Chronicle
Plays as urban farce, but thanks to first-time director Chester's light touch and affectionally observant eye and ear, it's also a genuinely affecting love story.
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
Material is uneven, but rhythm and pacing keep action moving smartly.
Kam Williams, Upstage Magazine
A lighthearted look at gay love, and a far more honest and ultimately more touching exploration of the theme than what we got up on Brokeback Mountain.
David Noh, Film Journal International
Chester has a good ear for the snappy one-liner and this, plus his obviously hard-earned knowledge of the quirks in the gay mating game, put over his determinedly black romantic comedy.
Eric D. Snider, EricDSnider.com
It tries for cheap laughs, gets a couple of them, and whizzes the rest of them right down its pant leg.
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
Chester could have used a major rewrite, or at least some serious editing.
Ted Murphy, Murphy's Movie Reviews
Chester's script is a series of set pieces that all contain exaggerated characters for comic effect. There are numerous one-liners that hit the mark and the central relationship follows its ups and downs along the lines of a conventional romantic comedy w
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Clever, liberatingly silly and sweet.
David Elliott, San Diego Union-Tribune
A clunky doofus, a comedy of meet-cutes and weak jokes.
Sean Axmaker, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
I can't think of another film in which the embarrassment over a freak bowel movement impedes the course of love and commitment.
Jeff Vice, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Adam & Steve does distinguish itself from its fellow gay comedies -- in exactly one way: It's possibly the most low-brow of the lot.
Kim Morgan, Reel.com
So awkwardly directed by star Chester that its timing and tone are hopelessly uneven.
Harvey S. Karten, Compuserve
The sort of production that could be performed on stage by a high-school student group.

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Leigh R

Kind of undecided about whether I really liked it or not. It wasn't horrible, yet not fabulous.
Robert C

While I'm seldom impressed and/or ammused by "gay cinema". We were able to DVR this, so there wasn't even the risk of wasting a valuable "Netflix Queue Position" on a film we felt uncertain about. Plus...I will watch ANYTHING that lists Parker Posey… More
While I'm seldom impressed and/or ammused by "gay cinema". We were able to DVR this, so there wasn't even the risk of wasting a valuable "Netflix Queue Position" on a film we felt uncertain about. Plus...I will watch ANYTHING that lists Parker Posey in the cast. She is always good for a laugh. And seldom disappoints. While this film is not ground breaking by any means, it was (for the most part) ammusing. With the funniest bits usually involving Ms. Posey. And for the most part, did a fairly good job at presenting some of the complexities of dating/relationships in this day and age (regardless of sexual preferences). It's almost wore watching this JUST for the first 20 minutes of this film, which are fracking HILARIOUS!!!
Sylvester K

I love this film, it's excellently written with good wit. Some scenes and timing were uneven but generally good. A very funny film that pokes fun of pop culture and satirical. I can't stop laughing throughout the film, although I didn't quite like the toilet humour… More
I love this film, it's excellently written with good wit. Some scenes and timing were uneven but generally good. A very funny film that pokes fun of pop culture and satirical. I can't stop laughing throughout the film, although I didn't quite like the toilet humour being used in the beginning. Adam and Steve are gonna be a good couple. Everyone did a great job in the film.
Sunil J

I kinda hated this movie when I first watched it on dvd but I now find it funny enough to be worth watching. It's silly and badly edited. Crag Chester and Malcolm Gets are the most unattractive gay couple I've seen in a movie in a while. There isn't very much chemistry… More
I kinda hated this movie when I first watched it on dvd but I now find it funny enough to be worth watching. It's silly and badly edited. Crag Chester and Malcolm Gets are the most unattractive gay couple I've seen in a movie in a while. There isn't very much chemistry and for characters in their mid-30s, they look tired and closer to 50. The montage towards the beginning and the square dancing are probably the worst scenes. That said, this movie has some really great things on the side to enjoy. When they meet eachother's familys is pretty enjoyable. Parker Posey is amusing as an ex-fat comedian. I actually enjoyed this movie aside from the blah Adam and Steve relationship.
Sarah P

Cute but forgettable romantic comedy