The Velocity of Gary (1998)

22% of critics liked it
(18 reviews)
46% of users liked it
(1,517 ratings)

Dan Ireland directed this romantic comedy-drama (adapted by James Still from his own play) about a romantic triangle. Doughnut shop waitress Mary Carmen (Salma Hayek) is the girlfriend of bisexual porn star Valentino (Vincent D'Onofrio), but she's frozen out after Valentino gets a look at Midwestern… More Dan Ireland directed this romantic comedy-drama (adapted by James Still from his own play) about a romantic triangle. Doughnut shop waitress Mary Carmen (Salma Hayek) is the girlfriend of bisexual porn star Valentino (Vincent D'Onofrio), but she's frozen out after Valentino gets a look at Midwestern hunk Gary (Thomas Jane). Rivalries end, and the three become close after Valentino succumbs to the AIDS virus. Shown at the 1998 San Sebastian Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Dan Ireland
Written By: James Still
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 16, 1999 Wide
On DVD: Apr 13, 2004
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Never quite develops three-way erotic charge it should have.
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Has rough spots but rings emotionally true and paints a vivid picture of New York City's underbelly.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...despite their best efforts, none of [the actors] are able to create characters worth caring about.
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
Pretentious garbage
Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
Everything pales next to the spectacle of Hayek barnstorming through this story as if it were her Mildred Pierce.She emotes the way Vesuvius erupts.

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Featured Audience Ratings

moon r

Greenwich Village slacker types try to outcool one another as long as they can keep out reality just to past the time ... which they don't care about by the way, since you asked. Ho - hum.
Joseph E

Another film that i got for $3 It seemed original and interesting, but became just plain wierd and idiotic.
Leo L

Great movie!