Body Shots

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Eight glossy, good-looking young actors, including Sean Patrick Flanery (Powder, Suicide Kings), Jerry O'Connell (Stand by Me, Scream 2), Amanda Peet (One Fine Day), Tara Reid (American Pie, Urban Legend), and Brad Rowe (Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss). Women in their underwear and short, tight dresses; men in suits. Men's bare buttocks and women's bare breasts (at least in the unrated version). Characters talking earnestly to the audience about blowjobs, domination, anal penetration, one-night stands, and the difference between sex and love. Lots and lots of alcohol consumption in a cavernous, neon-lit club. A bloody fistfight. The plot, to the degree there is one, concerns an accusation of rape, which is shown from his-and-her points of view. People similar to these characters probably do exist in real life, but there's no reason to make a movie about them. Everyone involved in making Body Shots should have to do 100 hours of community service to make up for the time they've stolen from viewers' lives. The script and direction are particularly banal and self-important. Vacuous. --Bret Fetzer

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So very, very bad........2007-05-27

Body Shots (Michael Cristofer, 1999)

This refrain is getting old, so I'm pretty sure you can sing it with me now: this could've been a good movie, but...

Well, okay, I'm not entirely sure this could ever have been a good movie. We'll probably never know, given that the twisted, uncomfortable mess that we got is probably not on anyone's remake slate in the foreseeable future. Nor should it be. While the main story seems to revolve around the question of whether a famous football player (Jerry O'Connell, whose post-Sliders career has just kept going farther and farther down the tubes) raped a party girl (Tara Reid, whose career has never gotten out of those same tubes), the story is no more than a sidelight in the examinations of the lives of eight people whose relationships with one another come to be defined by the alleged event. And it's here that the nugget of that potentially decent film resides; who cares about the plot when you've got interesting characters? And to their credit, Cristofer and screenwriter David McKenna (American History X) do try to make the characters interesting. I have little doubt, actually, that they are interesting, at least to [...] twelve-year-old boys. To anyone out of adolescence, however, they're likely to be boring. There's a minor point of debate to be had as to whether McKenna meant to show these characters as juvenile and emotionally stunted, but there's no evidence that McKenna doesn't see them as mature adults, and it's that evidence that would have gone partway towards making them worthwhile.

But I'm spending far too much time talking about this movie, when I could be doing something more productive. Like reviewing a better movie. Or poking myself in the eye with a sharp stick. Either would be preferable to thinking about this horrible mess of celluloid ever again. * for Ron Livingston's character, the only bright spot in this pathetic movie despite being the stereotype of all stereotypes.

If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone.......2005-07-02

If "Body Shots" did not start with scenes of a young woman bruised and bleeding, obviously the victim of a sexual assault, the abrupt shift that this 1999 movie takes would have been similar to those who went to see "Million Dollar Baby" thinking it was just a boxing film. Indeed, even having been shown what is going to happen to one of these characters and knowing that we are seeing the events that lead up to the incident it is easy to forget that is what lies ahead in the first half of "Body Shots," which was written by David McKenna ("American History X," "Blow") and directed by Michael Cristofer ("Gia"). That is because the early part of this film involves lots of direct to camera statements by the characters, and then after the pivotal incident the fourth wall is slammed back up in our faces.

The scope of the film is basically 24 hours in the lives of eight young, attractive people trying to live and have sex in L.A. The four women are Jane (Amanda Peet), Sara (Tara Reid), Whitney (Emily Procter), and Emma (Sybil Temchen), and the four men are Rick (Sean Patrick Flanery), Michael (Jerry O'Connell), Trent (Ron Livingston), and Shawn (Brad Rowe). The two quartets meet at a club, engage in heavy drinking and end up pairing up for the night. Jane and Rick seem to be the smartest of the bunch so they end up together, while Sara leaves with Micheal, who plays for the Raiders. The thing is, Sara has been dating Shawn, who responds to this affront by taking Emily out to the alley. That leaves Trent to end up spending the night with Whitney, who turns out to have another side to her sweet disposition.

There is a strong documentary-like element to the first part of the film, where most of the characters get to weigh in on various matters, usually sexual, that are under discussion. This allows us to get lots of views about everything from what constitutes "sex" to whether or not teeth are a good thing to bring into play during a particular endeavor. However, given what is going to happen in this film these exchanges of personal philosophies are not simply an opportunity to run the gamut of viewpoints but an opportunity to judge the characters. This will become critical in trying to make any judgment as to what really happened between Sarah and Michael.

Sara says that she was raped by Michael and he denies it. When he hears the news Trent says he could totally see that happening. What we see is first his version of what happened and then her version of the same events. The obvious cinematic reference point would seem to be to "Rashomon," but "Body Shots" does not get that far. In Akira Kurosawa's film we had three different versions of the same story, each of which revealed something about the character once you established their motive for distorting what happened. Here we have only two versions, the basic "she said/he said" dilemma. But at the end of "Rashomon" we do get the "truth," as the woodcutter confesses he saw what "really" happened, an understanding that allows us to go back and reconsider the other three stories a second time. But "Body Shots" does not get to the "truth" and we do not know what really happened.

This will drive some viewers to distraction, and obviously has. However, it is significant that Jane and Rick, who are the two smart ones, do not have to decided whether they believe Sarah or Michael, because they do not hear both stories. Jane only hears what Sarah has to say, and Rick, as Michael's attorney, only hears his side. But even without hearing the other side, each has to decide whether at face value they believe their friend. The chilling part of this story is that since both sides are believable (Michael is truly amazed and outraged while Sarah is really bruised and bleeding) who we decide to believe could be based entirely on our gender. Guys will believe Michael and women will believe Sarah, and what implications are we to draw from that rather chilling impasse?

Ultimately, the problem with "Body Shots" is not that we are left to construct our own meaning from these events and render our own personal judgment as to whom we believe (with an emphasis on being able to explain why so that there is an actual articulation of reasons as opposed to going on a gut instinct based on gender), but that the approach of the first half of the film contrasts too much with the second. These characters are glib when it comes to talking about sex, but is this just a stylistic approach of the film, a way for the writer to show off with all the outrageous topics and thoughts he can have come out of the mouths of these characters, or is it a lesson in itself? Because if the second part of the film does not teach a clear lesson, perhaps the first half does. Maybe the second part is not the wake up call, maybe it is the first half and that when Sarah assures us that sex is "just sex" she has doomed her character to her fate.

Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!.......2004-12-28

Well, if you have only watched 10 minutes of this movie, I will just let you know now that Tara Reid driving around in the Mercedes in the rain, with the cut on her forehead claiming to have been raped is about as far as this movie went to describe what happened. If you think you are going to get the answer to this controversial question------GUESS AGAIN.
That's all I have to say, and that the movie drags on and on.
P.S. Tara Reid got me to see the movie because I think she's really great---otherwise I don't think I would have seen it in all actuality.
Thanks,
C

Dream come true.......2004-11-08

The plot? Where? Tara Reid nude? Worth every penny! I recommend for that scene alone!

Interesting Movie..........2004-09-11

I recently saw this film, and I was pleasantly surprised with it. I agree with other postings about the film not catering to the average person. The movie is a fantasy land of super hot women, buff and hot guys and rich yuppies, but what it does touch on are some of the 'issues'-(sex, love, relationships, fitting in, happiness, friends) that are universal to everyone. I do agree with other postings that alcohol abuse and drugs are key themes of this movie too and seem to get overshadowed by the date rape angle. And...Like other so called generation movies, this movie seems to focus on the "hard partying, superficial, yuppyized twenty somethings of the generation, and not the average person. Having lived through my 20's in the Los Angeles Area and having experienced some nights eerily similar to the night portrayed in this movie...I could actually relate. Yes the characters portrayed are shallow, wild, and make insane choices that seem utterly impossible to most people, but what I got out of this movie is kind of what I got out of my experiences with my friends in my 20's when we would hit up the LA Clubs. We too were young, shallow, mis-guided, wild, and desperately trying to figure ourselves out. I think anyone...who hasn't been a complete boyscout or nun all their lives, can at least relate to that.

Playboy - The Ultimate Pamela Anderson (Body Shot Cover)

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Pam Anderson
Almost ultimate
Ultimate ripoff
Pam at her best

Playboy - The Ultimate Pamela Anderson (Body Shot Cover)
Starring: Pamela Anderson , Barry Anderson (II) , Carol Anderson (III) , Brandon Thomas Lee , and Dylan Jagger Lee
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Release Date: 2003-02-04

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She's one of pop culture's greatest icons, and now Playboy brings you everything Pamela, from her discovery to present day and all in one place.

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Pam Anderson.......2007-05-16

This is awesome! If you are a fan of Pam, this is a must have DVD.

Almost ultimate.......2005-02-28

This DVD collection of Pammy is very good, and some people complain that all it really is is a bunch of older stuff put together. Well, isn't that what compilations usually are? Anyways, this is a two disk set of everything Pamela. The first disk shows early footage and photos of Pamela when she was a young child and has interviews with the main man himself, Hugh Hefner, the man that probably has the best job in the world taking pictures of beautiful naked women, Stephen Wayda, as well as many other people inflential to Pam's career.

And it's not all old stuff that we have seen before, on the second disk we get never before seen footage, photos and more. We get some good footage of Pam at the Playboy Mansion having a good time, and we also get some blooper reels. Orignal Playmate data sheet is included on the second disk as well. And probably most important of all in this ultimate set, naked Pammy doing what she does best. So if you are a fan of Pam, I highly recommend getting this Ultimate Collector's Edition.

Ultimate ripoff.......2003-03-04

Don't be fooled by the title, or the fact that this is a two-disk set; anyone who just wants to watch Pamela Anderson do what she does best will be sorely disappointed.
The first disk consists of nothing more than interviews with various people, such as Mr. Hefner, talking about Pam's career. I had to ask myself whether they really think anybody cares about any of this. My conclusion, of course, is that they don't; Playboy merely padded this to two disks with a load of tripe.
Even worse, the second disk is only a compilation of previously released material, most of it shortened considerably (many are shorter than a minute!) from its original length.
I would strongly advise fans of Pamela Anderson to look elsewhere to get their fill of gazing longingly at her beauty.

Pam at her best.......2003-02-20

She is considered one of the hottest in America, the hottest by me. This video is incredible and is a must by for any true Pam fan.

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WHAT A SEXY MOVIE!!!!!!!
Amazon.com listed wrong info.
Gave me a shot in the funny bones
Joking?
Tequila Body Shots Rocked!

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Starring: Joseph Lawrence (II) , Dru Mouser , Nathan Anderson , Josh Marchette , and Rob Benedict
Director: Tony Shyu
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ASIN: B00005NFYU
Release Date: 2001-09-25

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Things take a strange turn for Johnny and his two buddies when he gets mind reading powers from a medicine man's tequila while on a road trip in Mexico. Johnny must race to save them form the clutches of evil forces...at a deadly party in hell!

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WHAT A SEXY MOVIE!!!!!!!.......2005-04-18

I just rented this movie not only is Joey Lawerance in it,but it has a hot cast the setting is hot and the name of the movie is hot!!!!!! I totally think you guys and girls should rent this movie!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

Amazon.com listed wrong info........2003-12-11

STRANGE MOVIE!

I only ordered this DVD after it came up during my search of actor Tony Keyes. Tony Keyes is not in the movie at all!

Gave me a shot in the funny bones.......2001-12-13

Me and my friends saw this movie at the NY film festival two years ago and we laughed so hard through the movie. It was so funny and hilarious. So I'm glad the DVD is finally out. The cover of this DVD makes this movie looks like a horror movie, but I think it's more of a comedy movie and it plays for laughs. I think the underworld scenes are so bizarre, they are cool. Didn't care that much for Joey Lawrence but love the other main casts. My favorite is Robert Patrick Benedict, who plays a nerd in the movie. You shouldn't expect this to be a horror movie because it's not that scary. It has some supernatural elements in the movie, which I liked a lot, but it's mainly a quirky comedy with some ghosty elements, like Beetlejuice and Rocky horror picture show, but more partying. If that is what you are looking for, this is the movie to watch.

Joking?.......2001-12-10

This movie is so stupid! If you love seriously bad movies, and not the so-bad-it's-good, but so-bad-it-hurts kind then fine. It's supposed to be horror, but the only horror is that I, or anyone, spent money on it. Shame on you Joey Lawrence. One star is being decent, which I can't fathom doing for this piece of awfulness. Don't belive me? You asked for it then.

Tequila Body Shots Rocked!.......2001-07-23

This movie is finally on DVD! I can't wait! It's a funny and cool movie. I really loved Nathan Anderson(Paul). He was so funny and cool I laughed my butt off! Also Joey Lawrence(Johnny)is very cool. Just watch the movie. It's a weird plot but I liked it a lot. It's all about 3 guys and 3 girls invited to a party in Mexico and Johnny can read womens minds and he is just trying to save this girl played by Dru Mouser(Tamlyn). It's a not stop party atmospher and it hits the funnybone and just plain old funny. Watch it give it a try. You will be entertained! Believe me! Silly plot but cool!

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So very, very bad.
If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone
Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!
Dream come true
Interesting Movie...

Body Shots [Region 2]
Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery , Jerry O'Connell , Amanda Peet , Tara Reid , and Ron Livingston
Director: Michael Cristofer
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So very, very bad........2007-05-27

If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone.......2005-07-02

Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!.......2004-12-28

Dream come true.......2004-11-08

The plot? Where? Tara Reid nude? Worth every penny! I recommend for that scene alone!

Interesting Movie..........2004-09-11

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Michelle Johnson is Danielle/Chelsea
Give this movie a Shot
Keeps you guessing

Body Shot [Region 2]
Starring: Robert Patrick , Michelle Johnson , Ray Wise , Jonathan Banks , and Kim Miyori
Director: Dimitri Logothetis
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Michelle Johnson is Danielle/Chelsea.......2002-05-06

During the ten years that followed her successful debut as a hot teenager in "Blame It On Rio" opposite Michael Caine (1984), Michelle Johnson didn't seem to get lucky on any role she landed (including her double role in this not-so-cool thriller). Then she got married to baseball star Matt Williams in early 1999 and was given another chance in "Fallen Angel" (aka "Revenge") opposite Alexandra Paul, which turned out a surprisingly entertaining thriller. That being said, I suggest you check out "Fallen Angel" and enjoy Michelle's acting, unless you're more into her other assets (in that case, "Blame It On Rio" remains an all-time treat to the eyes).

Give this movie a Shot.......2001-04-12

Micky Dane (Robert Patrick), a paparazzo photographer, is on the run after a photo shoot that leaves him framed for murder. This movie has great action, good acting and really catchy music. Body Shot is another Robert Patrick movie that I've seen multiple times(probably about 12 so far and still counting). You gotta love Patrick with his blond hair! I AM biased and give this a perfect 5 stars.

Keeps you guessing.......2000-12-30

This is a keep you on the edge of your seat flick. Robert Patrick is incredible as he is in all films. I also liked the performance the cocky detective who tried everything to get Patrick's character charged for the murder, which he didn't commit. He made the movie even greater.

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Body Shots
Starring: Flanery , O'Connell , Peet , Reid , and Li
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Release Date: 2006-09-26

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So very, very bad.
If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone
Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!
Dream come true
Interesting Movie...

Body Shots [Region 2]
Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery , Jerry O'Connell , Amanda Peet , Tara Reid , and Ron Livingston
Director: Michael Cristofer
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So very, very bad........2007-05-27

If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone.......2005-07-02

Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!.......2004-12-28

Dream come true.......2004-11-08

The plot? Where? Tara Reid nude? Worth every penny! I recommend for that scene alone!

Interesting Movie..........2004-09-11

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Tequila Body Shots/The Curve
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So very, very bad.
If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone
Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!
Dream come true
Interesting Movie...

Body Shots [Region 2]
Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery , Jerry O'Connell , Amanda Peet , Tara Reid , and Ron Livingston
Director: Michael Cristofer
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So very, very bad........2007-05-27

If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone.......2005-07-02

Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!.......2004-12-28

Dream come true.......2004-11-08

The plot? Where? Tara Reid nude? Worth every penny! I recommend for that scene alone!

Interesting Movie..........2004-09-11

Average customer rating:

So very, very bad.
If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone
Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!
Dream come true
Interesting Movie...

Body Shots [Region 2]
Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery , Jerry O'Connell , Amanda Peet , Tara Reid , and Ron Livingston
Director: Michael Cristofer
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ASIN: B00004X07J

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Customer Reviews:

So very, very bad........2007-05-27

If you can figure out what this film is about you might be alone.......2005-07-02

Is it that Tara Reid getting raped is not important? It is!!.......2004-12-28

Dream come true.......2004-11-08

The plot? Where? Tara Reid nude? Worth every penny! I recommend for that scene alone!

Interesting Movie..........2004-09-11

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