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It's in the Water
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781884190360
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 1884190367
Label: Wolfe Video
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Wolfe Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Wolfe Video
Release Date: May 09, 2000
Running Time: 100 minutes
Studio: Wolfe Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 30, 1998
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Editorial Review:
It's in the Water is a charming little indie set in the sleepy, conservative Southern town of Azalea Springs. When an AIDS hospice opens up, the local homophobes go up in arms, polarizing the community. The heart of the movie, though, is the story of Alex, our listlessly married heroine who begins to have second thoughts about her orientation. (There is also a very slight "comic" subplot involving a rumor that drinking the local water turns people gay. Ignore it.) While Alex's discovery process is a rather quick one due to the constraints of movie timing, it is well handled, including an affectionate sequence during which Alex watches the entire Lesbian Film Canon. While the straight characters tend to be rather broadly drawn, It's in the Water is a gentle film at heart and well worth an evening. The DVD edition includes commentary by the director and leading actresses that is both funny and interesting--in particular the discussion of what it was like for two straight actresses to play their first gay love scene. --Ali Davis
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - It's In The Water
I loved this movie.Both lead characters have tons of chemistry alone or together.This movie is over ten years old having been made in 1996.I feel that it is well ahead of the other movies made during that time frame.Lots of humor thrown in.Don't be in the mood for a serious movie when you watch this.Try to have fun with it and see the humor in not only the acting but the scenery and the clothing.Don't forget this was made independantly (which means only one camera was used)thus you will see a few ... Read More
Rating:  - The problem with indies
Although I, too, appreciated the story and the message which this film sent, I couldn't help but think about one of the sad facts of "indie" GLTB film making, i.e., indie = not very well made. "In the Water" basically could have used a way, WAY more competent screenwriter, a way, WAY more incisive director, and with a few exceptions, way, way, WAY more talented actors, as opposed to those who are graduates of the Indie Filmmaking School of Hysterical Overacting. As it happened, I watched "Water" ... Read More
Rating: - Have a Swig, Pardner
"It's in the Water"
Have a Swig, Pardner
Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride
"It's in the Water" is fun, lots of fun. Sure the premise is ridiculous but the film is a delight and makes no pretense at being any more than it is--a feel good movie.
In the small southern town of Azalea Springs, the country club set is the ruling class. Every woman must belong to the League and big hair is still the favorite of the luncheon set and only hairdressers and interior decorators ... Read More
Rating:  - Is it in the Water?
This is an excellent movie to share on movie night with friends. The movie set in a small Texas town is full of wonderful, interesting people. The characters, although exagerated in some cases,(this is a spoof) make for an interesting ride into the world of prejudice, irrational thinking,or being a hypocrite. Well, worth watching...Keri Jo Chapman and Teresa Garrett are hot.
Rating: - Nothing In This Water...
If you're looking for actors who can act...don't buy this dvd! The storyline is cute, but the two main characters have no chemistry whatsoever. The sex scene was pathetic...the actresses looked so uncomfortable it made me uncomfortable! Don't waste your money on this one, save it for "Better Than Chocolate" or "When Night Is Falling".
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