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Everything Relative [VHS]

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For all of the lesbian genre films there are (or actually aren't) out there, it is refreshing to watch a movie that has a complete collection of talent. While the plot was loosely written, the characters (and the portrayals of the characters) and their interaction as a syudy of lesbian lives - was interesting, enjoyable and worth sharing. The unrated version... all I can say is Thank you. Tasteful, erotic and steamy tension! Was it a little predictable - only because we we wanted it to work out that way - on screen and in our lives. Don't deny it! But what a wonderful job, compared to any other attempt. All I can say to the entire cast - WELL DONE! Worth watching - worth owning! And if you are an Andrea Weber fan - there is plenty to study of our beautiful gymnist! CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SUCCESS! Could I listen to Gabriella sing all day? Just buy it; you'll see! IF I am wrong - auction it... it WILL get snatched up right away! What do you have to lose?

Films targeted for lesbian audiences are seldom able to meet more mainstream standards, but Everything Relative is a well-written, provocative story of seven women coming together for a weekend to celebrate the birth of a child. One can't put this much chemistry together in one place, though, and not expect some amazing things to happen.

Friends in college, all have a shared history, at least in part, much of which is unresolved. An old relationship must be confronted when Josie and Maria become painfully aware of a conversation they should have had many years ago, and they must now find a way to put misunderstandings to rest. We watch as they struggle with a past neither of them could control, and question what the future might hold if they could somehow reach out to each other.

Victoria and Katie, mothers of the child bringing the group together, deal with relationship issues brought on by external pressures including a child, financial inequality, and career vs. family pride. When Victoria drops her lover's hand as a colleague approaches them in public, a debate begins within the group that covers very real issues facing all lesbians in today's society. How much is our pride worth, and how much power is actually lost by letting the Far Right draw their own conclusions?

All will be intrigued by Luce, the sexual dynamo with rock-hard abs and a sexy voice to boot, who must come to terms with herself and her past, and with the ghost she harbors in both places. Luce is partly what we all want in a lover and partly what we all want to be -- serious yet wild, desired yet strong, beautiful yet vulnerable. But if Luce is ever to break the endless stream of casual affairs she seems both able to start and end with a fair amount of apathy she must let go of Sonja, the perfect lover, who died many years ago, and who keeps Luce's heart from taking chances and losing the game.

Gena could be the one to bring Luce back among the living. With her sarcastic wit and movie-star looks, she is the songstress who sings life back into the hallowed place reserved for Sonja, and brings a less serious pace to the film. She looks like fluff but, in the end, it is Gena who reveals more of life's truths than we deemed her capable.

"Everything Relative" features outstanding performances by the entire cast, and addresses many lesbian issues while providing great storylines and interesting characters. Those looking for racy love scenes will not be disappointed, as the film is not to be outdone in this area either. This group can heat up a Northampton night better than most, without compromising the integrity of the film or our expectations of the characters. They play, laugh, and love the way we would if we were them, and in a way that truly depicts many lesbian lifestyles.

-OutLook Press

Sherry from Outlook Press has already hit the high points of plot and characters (see her thorough, capable review here on this site), so I will spare a rehash and instead talk about themes.

What I liked best about this movie was the sense of history that the characters had with one another. They've been friends a long time, and they display toward one another that sometimes cautious balance and sometimes reckless running-off-at-the-mouth that good friends so often do. None of them want to hurt the others, and yet with so much history, sometimes even the most innocuous observation can cut to the quick. At the same time, it is just those sorts of observations or comments that are the impetus for the small changes the characters make in this one weekend they spend together.

So often, lesbians have had to create their own Chosen Family in the face of pressure and lack of acceptance from birth families. This is an issue for some of these characters. They do find respite with one another, as well as tension and misunderstanding. But the theme of learning and growing by interaction with others runs strong in this story. For anyone who has ever wished for a "Big Chill" type of group to hang around, this movie is a chance to live vicariously. These are seven women who, if they really existed, I would enjoy knowing.

Finally, like so many movies with lesbian themes, this one has been shorted in the area of production values. Despite a bit of choppiness and the sound being tinny in a few spots, the acting is good, the plot flows well, and in less than 100 minutes, viewers will find themselves caring about these characters and what happens to them.

Twenty years from now (when I hope lesbian films are well-financed and plentiful!), we'll look back at this movie as an early pioneer. I have owned it since it was released on VHS in 1997, and it holds up well under repeat viewings. I have very much enjoyed introducing others to it who have not seen it, and I would highly recommend it as warm, funny, and wonderful.

Everything Relative is the best lesbian movie I have seen to date. The acting is poor in the beginning but as the story develops, the acting gets better and the story pulls you in. The main thing to say about this movie is, it has a STORY. It's not just about sex. I recommend this movie to any lesbian!

Grant it, this movie cannot compare to such greats as "Bound" (Yeah right), but it does have a lot of good undertones. One character makes a comment when refering about anothers characters family troubles by saying, "We make our own families." Some mentioned stereotypical story telling, well as part of the gay community,we are a stereo type. I may as well have been on a weekend trip with my close friends. I bought the movie, shared it with my friends and we all love it! It's funny and warm!

I saw this film once. I bought it quite some time ago and have only watched it once. I would recommend renting it instead of buying it. The plot was somewhat interesting and the movie had it's moments, but overall it was just-"OK". The end of the movie is when it gets a bit better and there are intimate scenes between the characters. Borrow it from a friend or rent it. It is worth seeing once, but not worth owning.

A good film about friendships and bonds, not such a great film about love. The movie seemed to have played right into stereotypes, and perhaps it was meant to. However, with a little more work and a little more imagination the idea this movie was based on could have seemed much more original. With better acting, the same director, and a bit more true to life scenario, this could have been a fantastic film. I reccomend watching it to see how unlike real life it is, and to compare notes with your friends on how you would alter it. Definetly a rental, not worth buying, unless you like movies that will collect dust on your shelf, seeing it once is enough, but I do reccomend a viewing.

Okay, so it's true, the acting isn't the greatest. However, if you're looking for a movie to cuddle up and watch on a Friday night when you have nothing better to do, this is the one. There are a lot of really bad lesbian movies out there, and you could definitely do worse than "Everything Relative."

Great plot to this film. The acting starts out being a bit medicore but the actors get comfortable and seem to settle down. The relationship and character development are quite intriguing and compelling. It is a film that you think in the beginning is not worth the time to watch but end up hoping it doesn't end. It is definitely a film I want to add to my collection.

This film starts off with bad acting, and continues with it to the end. The story throws you into a group of friends that have known eachother for 15 years, and you forever feel like the outsider looking in. They go into the history of everyone's relationships within the first 5 minutes, before you can even get a grip on the charactor's names. The plot is simply a group of whiney-something's that reunite for a weekend of frolick, and sex. The characters have a few moments where they actually seem endearing. Unfortunately, the moment quickly passes, and they are once again flat, and uninteresting. This was one movie I wish I could have walked out of and asked for my money back.