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Neophyte director DJ Chen's formulaic film leaves little doubt.
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
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Formula 17
Overview
Naive country-boy Tien-Tsai travels to Taipei, where his quest to lose his virginity is impeded by his insistence on finding true love first.
Director and cast
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22%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The only real surprise about this cheerful gay romance is that such a silly movie was such a smash hit in its native Taiwan.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Fresh
A fresh, sweet-natured affair with an attractive young cast.
David Rooney, Variety
Fresh
A silly-sweet, gay romantic comedy aimed primarily at teenage and college-age audiences.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Rotten
Mark my words: There is no way an innocent like Tien and a Meat Loaf-style heartthrob like Bai could ever make a love thing happen.
Akiva Gottlieb, Village Voice
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