Zerophilia (2005) Reviews

• I haven't laughed so much in ages.... it was great and I hope it gets distribution.

  smiling-o2006-02-07

  Writer/Director Martin Curland did a great job. I loved it. I was invited to a screening of Zerophilia at Westwood Crest Theatre November 16, 05 in the LA area and it was great to see the theatre packed. It's a romantic comedy with a twist. The audience loved it. I'm not one to laugh easily at films, but, this one had me laughing out loud a lot. I hope these guys get distribution. The theatre was packed and everyone was clapping and smiling at the end. You could tell by the faces that everyone loved it. I went in without knowing a thing about the premise line and never looked at the trailer. It took me by complete surprise. A cute movie that really does a great job of highlighting love for a person no matter what the gender is. It's a great comic fantasy. With a twist I'd never thought of. You are what you are! Good job...;)

• Good film!

  jw-1152005-11-24

  Just saw the film, "Zerophila", this past Monday as a part of the 7th Annual Deep Ellum Film Festival, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hopefully besides the festival circuit, this film will at least receive some sort of theatrical run before it hits DVD. In this fictional narrative, the main character dealing with a rare genetic condition that causes him to change gender with each erection, and the only way that this can be altered is to have sexual relations with another person with similar symptoms. There's plenty of genuinely funny scenes in this film, as well as some sensitive issues that handle without being bogged down with syrupy sentimentality. I applaud the cast and writer/director Martin Curland for this film.

• Innovative, positive and entertaining

  Gordon-112007-03-24

  This film is an affirmative coming of age film for a teenage man with a condition that makes him change sex when he has sex. The plot is very original and innovative. I have never thought about anything remotely like that before! On the surface, it is a film about an imaginary genetic condition called zerophilia. It explores self discovery and self acceptance. Luke finds out that he in fact like guys, tries to change this but fails. Then he accepted himself as who he is, and starts a relationship with Max. This very much mirrors the sexual discovery of adolescents. This film brings a positive message about self acceptance, as highlighted in the symbolic scene of Luke given a light blue top for ladies. It's OK whoever you choose to be. The positive message is portrayed in an entertaining way. I hope this message can reach a wider audience!

• A Tale of Two Genders

  neylada2006-08-31

  I was a little skeptical to watch this movie when I first heard about it. I couldn't tell if it was a comedy or a drama. Yet, within the first five minutes of the film, I was really too impressed with Taylor Handley natural acting skills and lovable portrayal of "Luke," to really care. "Zerophilia" ended up being funny and dramatic at the same time. The whole idea of switching genders through a genetic condition somehow worked in the story's overall message of acceptance-no matter who you are. I think I'll watch it again, if not just to see the reaction of everyone in the theater in the shocking scene with Luke (wow).

• Wow, great movie!!! I recommend to both genders!!

  mixmasterkev182007-07-10

  I loved this movie. You should definitely see this whether you're a male or female. It conquers both gender barriers. The beginning as well as the end is intelligent. The storyline is precise with the meaning of the word that we all wonder about. However, the word isn't correctly used. Rather, there should be a noun defining the exact meaning should be, instead of an adjective. All in all, I believe this movie had great acting. And when I mean great acting, I think of the A & B list of actors (which has a lot to say!) I read a previous comment summarizing "I wish this film can circulate through the public, it deserves the best!" I completely agree with this idea. This film should have been in the mainstream. Why wasn't it?