Boy sees boy, boy wants boy, boy has a hard time with privacy. Engaging because you want to have privacy but there are obstacles. Pitoc is an easy person to watch on the screen and makes the movie enjoyable. Spelling’s character is obnoxious and annoying at times. Campbells character is weak but that makes the movie, because you’re wanting him to get a backbone. Worth watching

A guilty pleasure I don’t get to indulge in nearly enough is a “just gay” film.

Boy meets boy. Boy wants sex with boy. But his roommate is home, and there's no privacy. So they roam around New York City to find privacy. On that journey, we meet some wildly funny characters while affection grows. As aspiring Broadway musician Gabriel, Christian Campbell is a dimply, innocent foil to John Paul Pitoc's stripper, who's presumably been around this block before. Both are endearing enough that we really don't want to see them fall into bed because we'd rather see them create something more substantial. As much as this film wears its sexuality on its sleeve, it smartly avoids expectations. It ends being the kind of film where you hold your breath in anticipation of even just a kiss. At the time of its release in 1999, that was a refreshing throwback, but it still holds up years later. When Trick was released, it had just been a couple of years since very promising new drugs meant that HIV might not necessarily mean a death sentence. Trick reflects a new hope and optimism that gay men had not allowed themselves to feel for a very long time. Underlining that with resonance and poignancy is an unexpected shot of the pre-9/11 twin towers. Director Jim Fall's smartest move was in his casting, because the secondary characters end up being the scene-stealers who make this movie so much fun: Lorri Bagley as a sexy kewpie-doll who is a lot smarter and worldly than her baby voice implies. Kevin Chamberlain as a snuggly bear of a friend's ex-lover. His screen time is as short as it is cute and memorable. Tori Spelling as a rude and self-unaware actress friend. If you have a distaste for Tori Spelling, you'll actually enjoy her obnoxiousness more for it. Steve Hayes as a flashy show biz friend who sings a bawdy song that makes you want to see this guy in his own sequel. Clinton Leupp, stealing the entire movie with one scene as Coco Peru -- a frightening drag queen you definitely do not want to be trapped in a small space with. To quote Coco, "It's big. It's beautiful. And you're gonna love it."

An amazing film with the ability to inspire love even after the 100+ times I've viewed.

Really really cute:):) i liked it a lot. just the type of world i like to live in. this is one I'll definitely rewatch for its over the top yet very grounded storytelling.

YES YES I love this Movie. And i love the song (Trick of fate).

I was so happy to find this as a free option on my mom's cable. I saw it at the theater when it was released. I remember it being one of the most honest, well-made independent gay-themed movies until that point (along with Torch Song Trilogy). Seeing 90's NYC locations again was sweet (like street phones and WTC). Tori Spelling was the biggest name here and still is, but the other actors do well--especially the go-go boy who reveals his character at just the right pace.

Loved & lived this movie in real life, super fun!

In my Top 10 of the genre; Absolutely loved this movie !

Another of those films that leaves you feeling good about the world, "Trick" is a simply yet emotionally-charged film about the struggle of finding love in a city, and the consequences that this holds. The picture centres on Gabriel (Christian Campbell), a young budding musical-theatre writer, who longs to write an old-style musical. On the subway back from a gay bar one night, Gabriel makes eye contact with "Go-GO Dancer" Mark (John Paul Pitoc) from the club, who follows him off the train and they decide to go back to Gabriel's apartment. This turns out to be impossible, and the night turns out to be a series of unfortunate events preventing Gabriel and Mark getting their much needed alone time. The film enlightens the audience on the struggle of finding gay love in a heterosexual city, and also the amount of happiness that can be brought by finding the right person. An unrealistic aspect of this film is the issue of hunk Mark falling for Gabriel, a skinny, nerdy character. I wish it was only that easy to get Mark's to want to pick me up on the train! The audience are kept laughing by Gabriel's quirky wannabe-actress friend Katherine (Tori Spelling) who reminisces over the days that he any Gabriel were together at high school, and Gabriel's roommate's French girl Genevieve (Lacey Kohl,) who offers her very insightful relationship counselling while her chest on full display. A great feel-good film with lashings of reality throughout.

Love, love, love, this movie. One of the best gay-themed movies in my opinion.

Love this movie! John Paul-Pitoc is too hot, and Miss Coco Peru is ever fabulous! Great feel good story! I can even tolerate Tori Spelling in this one...: /

This is like the best queer cinema gem without any sex, loved the quirky characters and music in the film. The film did not rely on hot actors or fabulous jokes. Just the simple and raw acting was used to bring about the meaning of finding true love. It's such a beautiful film, I loved Christian Campbell and John Paul Pitoc. Tori Spelling was so cool, she played her bitchy character well. The film is so realistic, it's really engaging. One of those films that I would watch it over and over again.

Need to get some booty but can't find a quiet place to do it!

I haven't watched this film in years, and definitely get the feeling it is time to watch it again. I remember really enjoying it, and fancying Neve's brother rotton though!

aww gabriel is so cute and pretty and adorable him and mark are so cute together aww when they fought that was so sad and mark left him mad and then gabriel caught up with him lol awkward moments when theyre on the subway car and gabe is checking him out and mark notices soo cute when gabe holds mark's hand and when they finally kiss so romantic

This charming gay rom com is about two boys that meet up in the big city and look for a place to hook up. Of course there are tons of mishaps which leads them to actually falling for eachother. This is one, me and my beau watch every year during gay pride month. The adorable Christian Campbell (brother of Neve) and sexy ass John Paul Pitoc are the two leads and they have amazing chemistry. The supporting cast is great as well especially an annoying but hilarious Tori Spelling. Although not a musical the songs are great and the movie is just ridiculously charming. Budget: $450,000 Box Office: $2.087M 8.5/10

aww gabriel is so cute and pretty and adorable him and mark are so cute together aww when they fought that was so sad and mark left him mad and then gabriel caught up with him lol awkward moments when theyre on the subway car and gabe is checking him out and mark notices soo cute when gabe holds mark's hand and when they finally kiss so romantic

An endearing one-night journey across town of two young lovers whose endeavor to be together for a single night becomes the beginning of a possible lifetime relationship. This honest movie shows how a good story doesn't have to filled with stereotypes, naked bodies and disco music to be successful as the characters live on their own and the story unfolds like a rose bud.

When I first saw this a few years ago, I didn't like it. Way too cheesy. But I gave it a second chance and it was so charming and romantic. <sigh> I guess I'll live my love life fairy-tales through the movie magic of Hollywood.