D.K. Holm, John Breen, Leslie Taylor, Matt Morris, Melik Malkasian ...( see more  see more... ) , Shawn Levy , Tara Walker , Tyler Gannon

Film Geek is the story of Scotty Pelk, a socially inept video stork clerk who gets fired from his job and becomes a sensation as an online film critic.

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64% liked it

22 critics

R, 78 min.

Directed by: James Westby

Release Date: January 28, 2005

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DVD Release Date: August 22, 2006

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  • March 16, 2008
    I like this indie comedy, as I actually laughed at it. The lead actor is fantastic at playing a socially clueless film savant. This guy epitomizes geek, moreso than he resembles any cinephiles I know. I wish this guy were real, as he can do "six degrees of kevin bacon" in any num...( read more)ber of degrees and with virtually anyone you can think of. He also has an exact memory of scenes, so he'd be really good to say to: "Have you seen this type of scenario before?" and then he would state in chronological order any movies containing such a scene, and probably even the minute/second mark where the scene begins and ends. Basically, Scotty epitomizes what all of us here are doing: saying "this movie is awesome because..." and posting it to the internet in hopes someone will find it worthwhile. The primary difference, however, is that you probably don't know a fraction of what he does about movies, but you do know about some things that are not film-related. Like Scotty, you probably do subsist off of cereal, have lists for all your fav directors, and you know that a widescreen aspect ratio is superior to a 4:3 AR as the latter "compromises the director's vision". You've also probably been to a party, had a beer, smoked a splif, or talked to an attractive sexual partner, but Scotty hasn't, so he is accidentally forced into a world where he does experience these things after he loses his video store job. This is a specific (and subjective) positive: throughout the movie, we get to see (from behind) Scotty wanking into his sink several times to indicate plot development, and each time a little more ass and skin gets shown, the actor does have a very doable bum and for the last shot we finally get a better glimpse at convulsing crack.
    This movie is on netflix autowatch, so if you're in a mood for a (funny) comedy or want to be reminded
    of some great movies you have yet to watch, check out Film Geek, but beware that the ending is not a typical indie downer.
  • January 11, 2008
    This was really bad.

    I thought i'd like it for some wacky references and what not... but beyond that, one of the least enjoyable movies i've ever seen.

    The humor seems to have been written by a twelve year old and the characters were all so cliche and uninteresting. Scotty ...( read more)was just so unlikable and wasn't believable in the least bit.

    Don't waste your time. Unless you like poop humor.
  • November 25, 2009
    Nicely done, good job with a low budget. Appealing performances, short, sweet and at times very funny, as well as touching. It?s very simple and doesn?t pretend to be anymore than it is.
  • June 3, 2009
    Let me get this straight. I m a geek not a nerd, there is profound difference. - William Redding
  • June 1, 2009
    no comment. This film is embarassing yet ok.
  • December 8, 2008
    Being a film buff myself, this was one of the most entertaining movies I've ever seen. A little vulgar at times, but good all the same. Anyone who enjoys watching LOTS of movies should watch this one.
  • February 15, 2008
    Meh, it was OK. The scenes of him masturbating into the sink... not so necessary. Ridiculously happy ending... even less necessary.

    I could see this working better a short film.
  • January 6, 2008
    Really thought I was going to like it. The premise is certainly right up my alley: a guy obsessed with movies who doesn't have much of a life outside of it. And I was initially willing to give the character of Scotty Pelk the benefit of the doubt. Yes, it was clear it would be...( read more) tough working with him; yes, he was certainly annoying; yes, he was fairly severaly emotionally stunted. But he was a nice enough guy, such as asking customers at the video store if they needed help even when he wasn't working. But he's treated poorly by nearly every single character in the cast, and there is absolutely no character development. In a way, I guess, the other characters developed in terms of accepting Scotty for who he is, but this was merely a superficial acceptance, and there's no redemption for Scotty's mistreatment by those who have treated him harshly. His future looks bleak as he doesn't seem capable of change if things go wrong. And the last shot of the movie made it unclear if Scotty even found success at all. Overall, I guess this is a fantasy for those of us who obsess over movies, but if Scotty Pelk represents me, oh man. That's depressing.
  • September 21, 2007
    I loved "Scottys" character he was a total geek and I was rooting for him the whole time!

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February 10, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post

The film looks like it cost 10 cents, but a lot of the jokes are gold. Hollywood, take notice of writer-director James Westby. full review

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