Shortbus (2006) movie poster

Shortbus (2006)

"Open your mind. And everything else."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 66% (RT: 69%, MC: 64) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceDramaComedy

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Director
John Cameron Mitchell
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America, Netherlands
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (566 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
Metacritic
64
Cast
Sook-Yin Lee as Sofia
Paul Dawson as James
PJ DeBoy as Jamie
Lindsay Beamish as Severin
Jay Brannan as Ceth
Adam Hardman as Jesse
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 566 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 66%.
Overview
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Shortbus was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for Shortbus was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Shortbus is a 2006 romance, drama, comedy film directed by John Cameron Mitchell. In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality. The film has been rated by 566 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a romance film, Shortbus delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Shortbus (2006) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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