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Kerr Mudgeon wrote on 01/19/2007:

The film is undeniably funny, frantically so. Unfortunately, that creates a real problem for the American viewer. The DVD lacks subtitles or closed captions, the sound isn't the best, and the actors talk rapidly in thick accents and oftentimes talk over each other. You'll always know what's happening, but you may lose a great deal of the verbal wit. Be warned.

Netguy wrote on 11/18/2002:

Well, the Brits have done it again over at Channel 4! First they brought us “Queer As Folk” (unfortunately some folks here in the U.S. had to bastardize) and now this omnisexual, technicolor, hip series called “Metrosexuality”. Written, directed and starring a campy Max (Rikki Beadle-Blair, is this Britain’s answer to Ru Paul?) the story revolves around his son Kwame (Noel Anthony Clarke), who is just about the only “straight” person, or like he says, “someone’s gotta be!” and how he tries to get his two dads back together. His other dad, Jordan (Karl Collins) has taken up with a hot, hunky stud who’s got some secrets of his own. Thrown into the mix are Kwame’s friends Dean (Paul Keating) and Bambi (Davie Fairbanks), two adorable twinks with their own set of problems. You see, Dean has a crush on Kwame’s dad Max and Bambi can’t seem to get his older lover Robin (Michael Dotchen), a bouncer at the local club, to commit and settle down with him. Max’s sister, in real life as well, Cindy (Carleen Beadle) is complicating her lesbian relationship when an old boyfriend, add a few more lesbians, a telephone counselor, a single father, some druggies and you get a wild and wacky soap opera for the 21st century.

“Metrosexuality” opens with the cast all in their “tightie whities” singing the theme song, “It’s All About Love” and this it is as this group of Londoners have fun in Notting Hill. It takes a bit of getting used to in the beginning as the film opens right away with quick edits, psychedelic graphics and a real frantic feel to it. For those of you who can’t take this non-stop frenetic ride you might want to watch it in bits and pieces as it was originally a six part mini-series. Personally after a couple of episodes I adapted quite easily and went along for the ride and found it to be quite enjoyable. Not only is the cast colorful but wait until you see the sets and costumes! Max drives around in a hot pink jeep, sometimes sporting a coat made from teddy bears, the kids hit the clubs in outfits that put a drag queen to shame, and the dwellings are alive with day glo colors. There’s also subtitles, dialogues, monologues, musical interludes and pop and American references. Not to be all lighthearted it does touch on some issues including gay bashing, an abusive father, physical handicaps, and family life in general but doesn’t hit you over the head with any one in particular.

This is pure campy addictive fun!

TLA Releasing has outdone themselves with the dvd and its nice to see so many extras that have been included: commentary by Rikki Beadle-Blair and cast, the orginal pilot, documentary, deleted scenes, photos, trailers and even the entire soundtrack! Kudos for a great production and I hope others follow suit!

JEF13BC (jef13bc@yahoo.com) wrote on 06/04/2002:

METROSEXUALITY is one of the most original miniseries I've ever seen. Particularly coming from the U.K., where pushing the edge of the envelope is something expected from its queer artists, this throws out almost all rules in favor of bright, prismatic colors (and shades!!), frenetic, get-you-right-out-on-the-
dancefloor-with-them camera activity, and wild, unique personalities of every age and shade (the other kind) to create the most loveable family of human misfits this side of the X-Men. They only have 2 1/2 hours to get you through five episodes of their crazy lives, so all pretense at introduction and gentility have been thrown out (happily) in favor of in-your-face immediacy.

Saw this at Outfest last summer with 700 fellow queerfolk, and none of us could stop laughing (with only occasional crying and raging) - Rikki has taken all he knows from having done "Stonewall" and turned it completely inside-out and focused the energy on himself and his friends. He then gives us a few healthy slices of their lives fictionalized, and not only is it like coming home if your a drag queen or a transgendered, there's enough butchness (male AND female) to go around for all you sex-starved rough trades out there, too! ;-)

Having worked in the film industry, and particularly the queer film industry, for nigh unto a decade now, I can't recommend this miniseries highly enough! You'll be glad you have it in your library (in much the same way as with "Tales of the City" is helpful when you and your joint are feeling lonely! =-), so you can return to the London gang anytime you need a color/fabulous fix! Enjoy