Pink Narcissus

May. 24,1971      NR
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

An outrageous erotic poem focusing on the daydreams of a beautiful boy sex worker who, from the seclusion of his ultra-kitsch apartment, conceives a series of interlinked narcissistic fantasies populated by matadors, dancing boys, slaves and leather-clad bikers.

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Reviews

Perry Kate
1971/05/24

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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NekoHomey
1971/05/25

Purely Joyful Movie!

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Plustown
1971/05/26

A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

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Tymon Sutton
1971/05/27

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

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preppy-3
1971/05/28

Totally plot less movie of the homo erotic images of some hot young guy. I caught this years ago at an art cinema as part of their gay and lesbian film festival. It's safe to say the entire audience consisted of gay men. When it started there was silence...which mostly continued throughout the movie. Some people walked out and there was scattered laughter during some of the sillier scenes. The color was bright (and blinding) and the print we had was in good shape but with no plot or point (that I could see of) this quickly became boring. The guy in it was handsome and hot (and nude some of the time) but that wasn't enough to keep me interested for 90 minutes. Maybe back in 1971 this was considered erotic and shocking but it sure isn't today (although it would still get an NC-17). Pretentious, pointless and overdone. It gets a 6 for some truly striking and beautiful images but I can't recommend it. When it was over at the art cinema most of the guys left complaining how stupid and boring it was. That should tell you something.

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JakersWild
1971/05/29

Think Disney's Fantasia, only not a cartoon, less of a plot, and of course lots of hues of pink. I don't have to worry about spoilers, because I can't thing of an actual plot point one might spoil. Is there a rule that gay films must be pretentious and dull? If so, this film fits the bill. Yes there are moments of male nudity, but if you're looking for that there are far better options. Could only recommend this to someone looking strictly for an 'art film' based on meticulously planned visuals and constant repetitive music.

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olddiscs
1971/05/30

A beautifully imagined gay erotic film from the psychedelic era Although release date is given as 1971...Images & photo sets appeared on the market& gay interest magazines as far back as 1964...Film involves a young beautiful gay mans fantasies...involving moslty himself with mirror images of nude & semi nude model,Bobby Kendall. The young man invisions himself in many erotic beautifully photographed sequences.. many with the psychedelic colors etc of the 1960s.. Young man envisions himself in as a matador, as a roman slave, in an middle east sultans tent.. etc.. all scenes involving simulated sex and masturbation are beautifully & tastefully photographed... Definitely for adults !! and mature audiences only..Very happy that this gay early erotic film has been resurrected, and released on VHS & DVD thanks to Strand distributors! Not just nostalgia however,It is a beautifully done erotic film which should be seen by mature audiences.. Credits are not clear? writer ,director, photographer are listed as anonymous only Style is remindful of the type of film Andy Warhol was making at the time..known than as "underground" movies...Recommended highly for mature audiences who have an interest in psychedelia, & early gay films!

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Funnyboy73
1971/05/31

Possibly the most artistic movie I have ever seen. Beautiful Bobby Kendall (where is this guy now??) in a series of self-indulgent fantasies. The 'narcissus' theme carries to the end. And who could blame the guy? An arousing, provoking short film full of sexual, and more importantly, sensual scenes. Not quite hard-core gay, but right up there. Better. Filled with elements which porn lacks - beauty, art and eroticism. The viewer is treated to plenty of teasing shots, where things are actually left to the imagination. Colorful, magical, erotic. Recommended to anyone who wants to view a hot gay film which also asks things of you artistically.

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