Gods of Olympia (2002 Video) User Reviews

what is the point?

[drifterrus · 1/10 · 31 July 2003]

This movie (shot on video camera, incidentally) is one of the worst I've seen this year. Being gay, I thought it would tackle some of the things that I could relate to on an emotional level, at least, even if some of the so-called actors have no sex-appeal whatsoever. But I was wrong. Disjointed stories, horrible acting, this is what could give being gay a bad name, although ostensibly it's pro-gay. Frankly I would prefer an honest f**k-flick, at least you get what you paid for. Steer clear of this, it stinks.

BAD MOVIE, just plain bad.

[glitterjazzz · 1/10 · 21 May 2003]

Don't buy this movie. It is really bad. There's no story plot and I just can't believe someone would make a movie like this. What were they thinking?????? The story was very bad, and so was the acting. If there were real problems in the story, the actors could have been more real.

Highly enjoyable worst movie ever made

[san_strik · 1/10 · 9 May 2005]

Wow, this must have been the worst movie I ever saw. No plot, ridiculous dialog and bad filming. The actors must have been friends of the maker of this film, 'cos none of these people could act. But I did enjoy myself watching this movie. This homeless guy actually wears something that looks like shoe polish on his cheeks, so we know he's a homeless person. There's an erotic scene with fittingly soft lighting, but too soft, so you can't make anything out. You feel like you're watching an infomercial. One in which the customer got lines, but doesn't know how to say them correctly, 'cos, well, he's no actor. But II do believe it's great the people that made this movie got excited about this idea and actually got out and made the picture. Unbelievable, but great.

Loved it!

[michaelh2001 · 10/10 · 28 July 2005]

About as good as a low budget movie can get, and I mean that in a good way. The film follows the lives of a group of gay restaurant staff, who all have their lives turned upside down by new people in their lives. I especially liked how the issue of spirituality is raised, and how alternate beliefs are accepted.

Instead of being all fake and predictable, this movie was a more real portrayal of gay life, albeit a fantasy one with gods and alternate spirituality. A must see for those who like quirky, independent films.

Hopefully the star of this charming film, Stephan LaCoste, will be able to do many more films. He is very talented.