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| | Label: Dikenga Films
Salesrank: 100296
Released: November 25, 2008 |
| Our Price: $99.99 |
| Used Price: $98.99 |
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Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Matt Riddlehoover gives an extraordinary, bravura performance as Jonathan Barrows, * a man who falls in love with himself, literally. Barrows is attracted to his own body, carries out an erotic relationship with a blow-up doll that resembles him, and takes pleasure in rejecting the advances of his many admirers. He descends into a world of carnivorous priests and Prozac-popping Polish prostitutes and eventually assassinates the world's most popular pop-diva. You strange creatures, Barrows declares, you are nothing more to Me than a meal at the fast-food restaurant of life. But who will end up being devoured? Based on the best-selling novel by Dr. Joseph Suglia, WATCH OUT is extraordinary, a film which settles down into your consciousness and is still there days later. Most directors would not have the balls to show this... The combination of Steve s direction and Riddlehoover s performance... It s masterful film-making. It leaves you in awe. * *(MJ Simpson, UK)
Watch Out Reviews:
An Alternative Entertaining Experience 
2009-03-12 - I bought this DVD, hoping to enjoy a gay themed movie that wasn't a "B", with all the movies out there, this is one of the better made. The acting wasn't bad, and the movie did a great job of holding my attention. Its not your typical gay movie style, but I am happy to have this in my collection.
The first half of the movie was interesting, but not so much the second half. Contains spoiler!!! 
2009-01-18 - I bought this movie due to the reviews saying how brilliant and entertaining it was. So, I decided to make the investment. After watching the movie, I can say I probably would never watch it again for a long LONG time. The first part of the movie (1hr duration) shows the true character of Johnathan, and how self-centered he really is. Some of it is sort of dry humor, while some of it left me on the floor in laughter. It was sort of a love/hate relationship; I loved how self governing he was, but at the same time, I hated how he responded to people around him. Matt Riddlehoover is certainly nice eye candy to view throughout the movie, so this definitely adds some points. The last thirty minutes shows how sadistic Johnathan is when people push his buttons. I suppose it was hard for me to digest due to it being such a high contrast of character for Johnathan. The man hates touching people with a passion, yet doesn't mind touching them when being cruel to them. This film is definitely out of the ordinary; not something you want to sit down with mom and dad for family entertainment. The film started out strong, but seemed to dwindle in the end.
You Watch Out!
2008-12-28 - There's been a lot of buzz about this actor Matt Riddlehoover (one very easy on the eye man) and this director Steve Balderson. I had to check it out for myself and watched it last night - some 4+ hours of material. The film - with and without commentary - plus over an hour of bonus video blogs. I've seen a lot of movies, but nothing quite like this. I'm still trying to absorb what I saw and heard. This is a keeper to watch again and again and well worth the price of admission. Act 1 is way-over-the-top-bizzaro-titillating comedy. I kept thinking - where is all this leading? Act 2 take an unexpectedly darker turn until the end. There's ample nudity - OK, more than ample. Someone ask Matt Riddlehoover if he did his own "stunts" and he said "why, yes I did." I'd say this film is a must see to believe, but that's just my opinion. I'll be waiting for Part 2!
Sidenote: click on Steve Balderson's name.
Instant Cult Film!
2008-12-10 - What a joy! This is the sort of eccentric film that made John Waters so famous many years ago, only with better film quality. Matt Riddlehoover is perfect in the lead. It is always fun to see a parade of eccentric characters who don't quite fit into society's mainstream.
Though Mr. Riddlehoover is naked for parts of the film, it isn't sexually explicit by my standards, and certainly isn't erotic. The combination of roles, combined with acting of a high standard, makes this is a real treat for the viewer.
