But I'm A Cheerleader (1999)

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• Jim H

  
  A lesbian cheerleader goes to a faith-based camp to "reform" homosexuality. When Ted Haggard claimed that he could essentially "pray the gay away," I thought that not only was it one of the most ridiculous things I had ever heard but that it would also work as… More
  A lesbian cheerleader goes to a faith-based camp to "reform" homosexuality. When Ted Haggard claimed that he could essentially "pray the gay away," I thought that not only was it one of the most ridiculous things I had ever heard but that it would also work as fantastic fodder for satire. <i>But I'm a Cheerleader</i> should be that satire. It isn't. It ultimately fails because it reduces its homosexual characters to stereotypes that we've seen many times before, and the "villains," the evangelists who attempt to guide the main characters away from their tendencies, are reduced to hypocrites rather than earnest people committed to a social/cultural mission. Thus, every character becomes a type rather than a person, and the situations are so contrived and over-the-top that it becomes difficult to understand if the film takes its own subject matter seriously. Overall, I like the idea for this film, but the execution was sorely lacking.

• Jennifer X

  
  The title is much more interesting than the actual film, which can be quite dull given its subject matter. Definitely could have milked it more for the laughs.

• Michael S

  
  Very clever and very funny. I don't know why I had this listed as "Not Inteested." I've seen it twice already!

• Tim S

  
  Interesting love story.

• Coxxie M

  
  wait a minute! this was actually pretty funny. (and hot) im starting to like Natasha Lyonne.

• Megan S

  
  It was pretty campy but I guess that was part of the point. I love Clea Duvall, she was perfect.

• Red L

  
  I don't know if I praise this film for glorifying homosexuality before many other films or degrade the film for being just so stupid. I think I lean on the side of stupid - it is just a silly film

• Curtis L

  
  Got about half way through it, someone came over and I got embarassed to be watching it and turned it off. Not that sad about it either.

• Chris W

  
  Superb performances from a great cast, wonderfully chosen music, and a realistic and human story highlight this sleeper satire that is both hillarious and deeply touching and heartfelt, often simultaneously. I highly reccomend this film,which is quite comparable to Saved!- another… More
  Superb performances from a great cast, wonderfully chosen music, and a realistic and human story highlight this sleeper satire that is both hillarious and deeply touching and heartfelt, often simultaneously. I highly reccomend this film,which is quite comparable to Saved!- another great film that everyone should see.

• Leigh R

  
  Fantastically hilarious.

• Matt P

  
  This movie had potential, but stereotypical characters and a flat storyline stifle its development.

• Sylvester K

  
  Beautiful scenery, distinctive characters, however the dialogue seems a bit immature

• Lovable M

  
  So stupid, but hysterical!

• Janice :

  
  Hilarious comedy about homosexuality! It's too bad not that many people don't know about this... Sometimes raunchy, other times sarcastic, the humour is laugh-out-loud funny, sprinkled with hilarious stereotypes that some homophobics hold - and actually believe in! I… More
  Hilarious comedy about homosexuality! It's too bad not that many people don't know about this... Sometimes raunchy, other times sarcastic, the humour is laugh-out-loud funny, sprinkled with hilarious stereotypes that some homophobics hold - and actually believe in! I liked how they took a comic approach to the whole issue of admitting your sexual orientation and being sent off to a camp that will supposedly "cure" you of your "disease". Sad, really. This simple, clever little film is not meant to be analyzed with a critical eye. Sit back, relax and enjoy this little gem. Laughs guaranteed.

• Patrick D

  
  It was a great comedy and I loved how it made fun of people's stereotypes. I really love Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall so it's great to see a movie they are both in and both leading love interestes with each other.

• Leo L

  
  Great movie!

• paganchild1979 p

  
  So true in America's society. How many cheerleaders are actually like this?

• Ina S

  
  Campy, cheesy, funny.

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