Luster (2002)
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50% of critics liked it
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36% of users liked it
(913 ratings)
Written and directed by independent filmmaker Everett Lewis, Luster is a low-budget romantic comedy. Would-be poet Jackson (Justin Herwick) is tired of orgies and wants to settle down. While working at the record store owned by Sam (Shane Powers), he attracts the affection of good boy Derek (Sean… More Written and directed by independent filmmaker Everett Lewis, Luster is a low-budget romantic comedy. Would-be poet Jackson (Justin Herwick) is tired of orgies and wants to settle down. While working at the record store owned by Sam (Shane Powers), he attracts the affection of good boy Derek (Sean Thibodeau). However, he would rather have bad boy Billy (Jonah Blechman), who's involved with rock star Sonny Spike (Willie Garson). Meanwhile, Jackson's cousin Jed (B. Wyatt) arrives in town from Iowa and agrees to get naked for lesbian photographer Alyssa (Pamela Gidley). The soundtrack features music by Pansy Division, Cecil Seaskull (from Nerdy Girl), and Third Grade Teacher. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- Everett Lewis
- Written By
- Everett Lewis
- Genres
- Drama, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 17, 2002 Wide
- Studio
- TLA Releasing
Critic Reviews
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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Luster has a charming, skittish quality, and Lewis finds pathos and humor in his characters' often painful search for love.
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Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Surprisingly bland considering the outrageousness of many of the situations.
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Dave Kehr, New York Times
If Mr. Lewis intends Luster as a gay romantic fantasy, the fantasy is entirely one-sided.
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David Noh, Film Journal International
So bad in a special gay, L.A. way that it's almost an inept classic of its kind.
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Hazel-Dawn Dumpert, L.A. Weekly
Lively, from-the-heart script ... and terrific, natural performances that, like the film itself, are cumulatively affecting.
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Cast
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Justin Herwick
as Jackson
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Shane Powers
as Sam
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B. Wyatt
as Jed
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Pam Gidley
as Alyssa
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Susanna Melvoin
as Sandra
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Jonah Blechman
as Billy
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Sean Thibodeau
as Derek
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Willie Garson
as Sonny Spike
- Pamela Gidley
- Susannah Melvoin
